Rainbow Falls and Bridge!

Gene Walls

Rainbow Falls and Bridge!

Believe it or not, this is not a “fantasy” image, created in a computer. This is a real photograph of a very real place! This is Rainbow Falls, in Watkins Glen State Park, located in upstate New York at the lower end of Seneca Lake. It is one of the most unbelievable places I have ever seen! I thank God and NY State for this most beautiful place on earth!

Lush green ground vegetation and beautiful trees punctuate the enormous rock cliffs and the numerous waterfalls. The sound of flowing water is like natures music that accompanies you throughout your hike in the gorge.

This photograph was captured with a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L lens on a Canon EOS 10D DSLR body. The aperture was f/4, shutter speed 1/15th sec at 40mm focal length. The camera & Lens were mounted on a Manfrotto tripod with a Manfrotto “joystick” ball head. A remote shutter release was used to minimize movement. No flash.

Your comments are always welcome! Constructive criticism is appreciated.

© 2009 Gene Walls

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Featured in “ All About New York State”

Featured in “The World As We See It”

Featured in “Canon DSLR”

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Rainbow Falls and Bridge! by Gene Walls
Rainbow Falls and Bridge! by Gene Walls
  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    What a magic place.
    I would love to go there

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks, Brandie! I couldn’t possible recommend it more highly! Everyone should experience this place at least once in their life. It is truly unforgettable!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    Oh so pretty. Proof for those who do not live in New York, that we are more than traffic and The Big Apple.

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much, Maureen! You are so right! There are so many natural wonders “upstate”. I’ll take the Finger Lakes region over NYC any day!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Beautiful work

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks, Virginia!

    Sincerely,

    Gene

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    This is breath taking. Want to be there now! Your capture of it is so beautiful.

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much for the kind comment, Wanda! This park is worth the trip from anywhere! I truly hope that you will see it yourself someday.

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Congratulations

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very, very much for the feature recognition! I am truly thankful and thrilled to have my photo honored in your fantastic group!

    Gratefully,

    Gene

  • Karl Williams

    Karl Williams

    Very nicely done, Gene .. difficult exposure conditions. Congrats on a well-deserved feature!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much, Karl! You are absolutely right about the exposure conditions. I kept coming back at different times of the day, on several trips to catch this image. I just got a set of graduated NG filters to help with similar situations in the future. This photo was taken with a UV filter alone, and I had to bracket every shot.

    I really appreciate your comment!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    Excellent capture of the water. What a wonderful looking place to be.

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks, Joy! It certainly is a fantastic place to visit!

    Sincerely,

    Gene

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Congratulations for being in the top ten of the waterfall challenge in Canon DSLR . Very well deserved!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much fro the fantastic news and kind words, Kathy!!!

    Gratefully,

    Gene

  • shaneran

    shaneran

    congratulations on your feature and top ten win!! This is gorgeous!! Wonderfully captured! What a wonderful place!!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much! Yes, it is a wonderful “magical” place! I treasure every moment I get to spend there.

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Evita

    Evita

    Fabulous image and capture !!! :D
    Congratulations on your feature !!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much!

    Gene

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    amazing place

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks, Antanas! It is an amazing place on this fragile earth.

    Gene

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fantastic place and capture, my friend!

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much, Béla!

    Very kindly,

    Gene

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    Simply lovely Gene! Terrific spot! Take care, Linda

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Linda! It certainly is a terrific spot!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    WOW!!
    Gene, this looks like an amazing place and I will really try and get there the next time I am in the US.
    Thanks

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you very much, Andrew! I assure you, this beautiful place is well worth the trip from anywhere! I recommend Watkins Glen wholeheartedly! (Bring good boots, extra batteries and memory cards, you’ll need them! There is a stunning view around every bend.)

    My best,

    Gene

  • artwhiz47

    artwhiz47

    When I looked at this, I recognized it immediately! Anyone who’s ever been to Watkins will know it. You’ve caught this Just Beautifully, & thanks for putting up the Notice: This is NOT a fantasy photo….

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thank you so much, Sheila! I’ve been here many times and I’m even more impressed every time I hike through the glen. Definitely one of my favorite places on earth!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • John Schneider

    John Schneider

    Great image, having attempted this shot some ‘moons’ back with a 35mm Minolta XG7… Yup, you pretty much needed to use your approach to taking this photo, I did not, stopping right there! The ‘Glen’ and the area around is in the top three in NYS. John

  • Gene Walls replied

    Thanks a lot, John!

    This was my third or fourth attempt to get this shot “right”. One of my other photos from this same site is also posted on RedBubble, but the sky was mostly “blown out” in that shot. It is definitely a very tricky location for getting a well balanced exposure.

    Hey, keep trying. How could anybody not love another trip through “The Glen”?

    My best,

    Gene

  • jeffrae

    jeffrae 27 days ago

    One of my favorite places…great capture.

  • Gene Walls replied 27 days ago

    Definitely one of my favorite places, too! Thank you!

    My best,

    Gene

  • Marleia M Main

    Marleia M Main 23 days ago

    Beautiful!! Congratulations :))

  • Gene Walls replied 22 days ago

    Thanks a bunch, Marleia! Much appreciated!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball 23 days ago

  • Gene Walls replied 22 days ago

    YAAAHOOO!!!!

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball 23 days ago

    Congrats on being the winner of What are you thankful for in NY State and now Featured Member in the group also!

  • Gene Walls replied 22 days ago

    Thank you very, very much for the wonderful news, Susan!!! This is absolutely fantastic!

    Most gratefully,

    Gene

  • John Schneider

    John Schneider 22 days ago

    Congratulations!! John

  • Gene Walls replied 22 days ago

    Thank you so much, John!

    My best,

    Gene

  • barkeypf

    barkeypf 22 days ago

    Congratulations John, it is a beautiful place . I have been there and now after seeing you photo. I need to go back.

  • Gene Walls replied 22 days ago

    Thank you very much!!! You’re so right, it is always worth another visit to Watkins Glen!

    Best regards,

    Gene

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball 22 days ago

    Wonderful win in the All About New York State Challenge Gene!!

  • Gene Walls replied 22 days ago

    Thanks a lot, JK!

    My best,

    Gene

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown 22 days ago

    Such a beautiful spot and a great capture Gene!

  • Gene Walls replied 22 days ago

    Thanks a bunch, Barbara!

    Best wishes,

    Gene

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball 22 days ago


    Wonderful!

  • clizzio

    clizzio 19 days ago

    Congratulations on your feature!

  • Gene Walls replied 19 days ago

    Thank you so much!

    Gene

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