Taken at Bond Falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. One of the better large water fall spots you can stop at – very accessible in the summer, and not too hard to get to in the winter. A lot of great scenes to find here. I was torn on this particular image… I get these kinds […]
Bond Falls
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Calming Fall

Bond Falls is an impressive sight. It always strikes me, looking at a picture like this, how the long exposure creates a feeling of smooth and calm, but when you’re actually THERE at the waterfall, the raw power is overwhelming. There’s something to be said for a faster exposure in capturing the energy in the […]
Front Row Seat

Bond Falls is probably the biggest waterfall in Upper Michigan, or at least the biggest one that is pretty easy to get to (depending on what time of year you go.) The main falls are pretty spectacular, but you can hike up along the side and there are many smaller falls as well. A great […]
Water Stairs

Stairs to Atlantis maybe? This photo is a good example of where knowing how to make a composite is helpful… I couldn’t get the shot from under the trees with the smooth water (needing a longer exposure time) without the white of the waterfalls behind the trees (which are in the open) blowing out completely […]
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Icy Falls

The typical waterfall shot is best done on a cloudy day with a tripod and a long exposure. But I often have fun doing a fast exposure shot for a much different effect. Instead of smooth spaghetti water you get a sharper more frozen look. Especially good on a day when the sun is bright […]