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The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see…

by Sandeep Thomas
Upper Multnomah Falls
7/8/20147/8/2014, 7:19 AM (110 minutes after sunrise)
NIKON D800 + 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8
27.0 mmf/13.0 5 s100

  • Gilbert K. Chesterton.

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Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in Oregon at 620ft and has an often-disputed claim as the 2nd tallest year-round waterfall in the United States. I am not sure about the height of the falls, but it is, without a doubt, one of the most recognized waterfalls. Even the folks who haven’t heard about the falls instantly recognize the shape, two-tiered structure, and the viewing bridge across the falls. I was somewhat surprised by the tiny viewing area for such a famous waterfall and soon realized that the available compositions are limited.

After taking the customary shot at the base of the falls, we hiked up to the viewing bridge, and I managed to make an image that I have not seen before. This composition is of the upper part of the Multnomah Falls from the viewing bridge. I like this composition a lot and felt this was a fresh look at this majestic waterfall without the elements that make it familiar.