Grotto Falls ~ GSMNP
Grotto Falls in early Spring 2007.
Camera used: Canon EOS 30D
Featured in Waterfall Photography
The Grottos Falls Trail begins at stop #5 on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. This easy trail, through a hemlock forest, crosses three small streams and leads behind the falls. the cool moist environment at the falls is perfect for salamanders and summer hikers.
Trillium Gap Trail meanders through an old-growth hemlock forest, crosses three small streams and leads behind the 25 foot high waterfall. The cool moist environment at the falls is perfect for salamanders and summer hikers.
The hike is 3 miles roundtrip and considered moderate in difficulty.
Access trail: Trillium Gap
Trailhead: From the parkway in Gatlinburg, turn at traffic light #8 and follow Historic Nature Trail into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (no RVs or trailers; closed in winter ) to stop #5 where there is a large parking area.
Exposure Data: F/22 15 sec. exposure ISO Rating 100
Camera: Canon 30 D Lens: Canon 18 mm
Tripod was used
Date: 5/9/2007
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Dennis Jones -...
Great looking place… nie composition and exposure…
aphoto4you
Your image is OUTSTANDING…..Welcome to US NATIONAL PARKS group i am honored to have this image in the group…....great eposure and great composition..my fav
salsbells69
Stunning image. Well captured. Great informative Narrative.
Christopher E...
great shooting here! you lucked up with that much water there, did it justice :)
courier
Absolutely fantastic. I really love this one!
cherylc1
incredible
nikonjan
The 15 sec exposure explains the super soft water,very beautiful effect.
Cheri McEachin
You go girl!! excellent work here.:)
Daveart
Excellent image lovely colours
Jan Cartwright
Beautiful serenity captured. The color and the soft flow of the water are perfect
Patricia Montg...
Excellent use of slow shutter speed to soften the water – fabulous capture!
kcranmer
Absolute perfect exposure, wow!
Molly Kinsey
Just beautiful!
John Wright
Beautiful image. Flawless technique in its creation!
mec1507
awesome falls, love the colors
Glenn-Patrick ...
Nailed it lisa!Great exposure here.One of my favorite things to shoot.
Gary L. Suddath
stunning shot,excellant job on exposure
BlueKnot
Lovely serene image!
Jeff VanDyke
Beautiful Waterfall!!! Great comp and exposure!!
Robert Woods
Stunning, I hope you framed this and hung it in your home…..
Bob
BigD
It’s beautiful, Lisa
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture
BigD
Congratulations you have been featured in All Water in Motion group. BigD
steveberlin
lovely shot!
Rosy Kueng
Lisa G. Putman replied
Wow, I’m honored! Thank you for the feature!
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture
BigD
Lisa G. Putman replied
Wow, thank you Canon DSLR for the feature!
JennyDean
beautiful Lisa :)
Lisa G. Putman
Thanks waterfall photography group, for the feature!
Jason Asher
Very nice, so vibrant for the one exposure.
Shelley Warbrooke
This is absolutely stunning!
NatureGreeting...
Gorgeous Lisa!!!!
Andrew Murrell
A great exposure to gte the brightness of the bush correct while not burning out the water to much. Well composed, a beautiful image..
Sharon Mau
It is a beautiful exposure, wonderful camera work Lisa!
transformx
Wonderful capture! Absolutely perfect :)