Burney

Called one of “the eight wonders of the world” by Roosevelt, this waterfall was definitely impressive to behold. The roar is constant and strong, with mist being shot up in the air – a result of 379 liters of water per day falling 129 feet to the base. Considering our drought, I was blown away and refreshed to see such a beautiful and strong waterfall.

I was set up in two spots, one at the foot of the falls and the other at an overlook. I would have to say both were challenging to find a perspective that communicated the grandeur of the falls – it is massive! The first shot was the toughest, as I had to constantly wipe the lens and filter after composing, focusing, and between shots. My flimsy and ill-fitting dark cloth kept blowing in the wind created from the falls. Both, not the most fun things to deal with on large format. I really like the small touches to these photos such as the fall colors dotted along the cliffs and overhangs, the dark heavy blue of the water, and the intricate water trails created by the waterfall’s underground springs.

Camera: Chamonix 045N-1 4×5 Field Camera

Lens: Nikkor 90MM

Exposure: 28 seconds @ F32

Film: Velvia 50