Bridal Veil Falls

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 11, 2010150 views11 comments

I had the opportunity to spend part of mid-October in points east--West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio. The final excursion involved some time in the Cuyahoga Valley area. I presume folks in NE Ohio understand what a treasured resource they have; there is nothing remotely like this in the Chicago or Indianapolis areas.

One of the many captivating spots was Bridal Veil Falls, in the Bedford Reservation (Cleveland Metroparks). I spent several hours there one morning, until I lost the light completely.

D700, 24-70/2.8, polarizer

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11 comments

Comment posted by Derek Yow on December 12, 2010 at 1:54 PM

I really like this perspective you shot from, and the movement in the water.
Nicely done!

Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Vance on December 12, 2010 at 1:56 PM

I like this a lot Kerry. I've seen quite a few images from this location but have never seen one from this perspective. The conditions (rate of water flow and amount of leaves on the ground) obviously led you here but you had the vision to make the most of the situation. The low perspective and the leading lines work well here from all corners of the frame.

Well seen and well executed.

Registered on October 31, 2008, 26 Posts, 136 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Richards on December 12, 2010 at 6:40 PM

As always, Kerry, well done. Your images always demonstrate your unique style and vision.

Registered on November 7, 2010, 37 Posts, 114 Comments

Comment posted by Kendall Hetrick on December 12, 2010 at 10:30 PM

I agree the perspective makes an interesting image. The fallen leaves sets off the water very well.

Registered on April 14, 2008, 6 Posts, 60 Comments

Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on December 18, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Love the fallen leaves and the ribbon of water. This is a beautiful location. Watch your step on the shale, it's slippery! I hoped you walked downstream from here as there is some interesting areas.

Registered on March 13, 2006, 65 Posts, 1119 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on December 18, 2010 at 8:16 PM

You have a really nice capture. As others have said you have captured a little different perspective on the subject. Nicely done.

Registered on November 29, 2006, 236 Posts, 1210 Comments

Comment posted by Kerry Leibowitz on December 20, 2010 at 1:30 PM

Thanks for the comments, everyone.

Jeff--yes, the shale is very slippery in spots...though I managed to avoid falling. I did get downstream from this spot a bit, but not as far as I would have liked. I found so many different tight locations within an area of about about 250 square feet that, by the time I'd exhausted most of what I wanted to do, the good light was gone. This ended up being a breezy blue sky day, much to my chagrin.

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Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on December 22, 2010 at 7:24 PM

Wonderful perspective, Kerry. I'm missing scenes like this already and would gladly trade the cold and snow for fall.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 30, 2010 at 4:31 PM

This is quite nice, Kerry. I like the view and angle you chose to shoot this. All the color in the leaves looks really nice with the water and rock. Your ss and exposure both look nice on the water also. Nice work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Kerry Leibowitz on January 25, 2011 at 12:35 AM

Thanks for all the comments; much appreciated.

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Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on February 11, 2011 at 6:53 PM

Nice perspective and color! I'm planning a trip to Cuyahoga in early May and WV in mid May - can't wait. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on June 16, 2010, 57 Posts, 175 Comments