Raggeds Waterfall

I was feeling pretty good when I asked a nearby landowner if that beautiful waterfall I could see from the paved road was accessible. She says "Oh Yes, after the road bends, just turn right and drive to the end of a road where you will find a parking spot. The trail begins there. It's a wonderful hike." Why was i feeling so good? Because I had already drove across a bridge that clearly states "no tresspassing" and turned left on a road that had a sign posted "Private Road."

On the way to Marble, Colorado I saw this one from the road and had to explore the possibility of getting to it.

I've never really been into waterfalls until lately. A few thoughts; I have no idea if this one has a name, it was the highest waterfall I have witnessed in person in Colorado, and it was stunning to look at.

Since I've never really shot a tall waterfall I submitted a few different perspectives. Opinions needed.

http://www.kaephotography.com/gallery/waterfall/

Thank You,

Kane

I think you answered your own question--you gotta show this in context which is why, altho the closeups are cool, #1 is the coolest. Now all you need is a bit of color in the sky and you're set!
Waterfalls are funny things. I saw one while flying over the Warngells in AK, might have been somewhat seasonal, but it was at least twice the height of Yosemite and more impressive. As far as i know, no name. I vow to get back there some day...

Kane,

I enjoy the closeups myself, but I do have a comment. It seems through the series that your images are varied in white balance quite a bit with some tending so warm that the water appears to be on the verge of muddy. I personally prefer to see the water with just a touch of cool.

My favorite of the series is #2. It is a portrait of the waterfall focused on the shape and texture.

Kane, I'm with Mel on preferring #2. Stan's point about context is good, but #1 isn't quite enough context for me. I'd love to see a shot that gives me a better sense of scale, if that's possible at the location. But otherwise, I like the semi-abstraction and textures of the close-ups.

Very interesting falls you found. Another vote for #2.

Really like #2. Looks like a good find.

Thanks all for the comments. Mel, great comment about the White Balance. Yes, I was fiddling with it too much.

Overall some nice shots, I prefer the one with a wider view that gives it more context. I think these might look even better in B&W.