Waterfalls

By definition, a waterfall is: a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline.  It doesn't really matter how high it is, whether it's a few inches or a few hundred feet.  It is a mighty force.  It can carve and shape rock.  It demands attention.  This is why I like to photograph them.

French Canyon Falls

Wildcat Canyon Falls

Lasalle Canyon Upper Falls

Same Waterfall as above

Again, same as above, but shot from behind.

Most waterfalls that I like to shoot are much smaller than this though.  Only a few inches to about 2 feet high.  There's a lot of character to these mini's.  They're not as powerful, but in a way they're better.  Have you ever sat and just listened to one of these?  They lull you to a peaceful place inside.  They're calming.  They're refreshing on a hot summer day.  Thy're a new kind of wonder deep in the winter when they're encapsulated in ice.  There are many more of these than the massive kinds like Niagara, the Angel, and the Copper Falls of Northern Wisconsin.  This makes them more personal.  Exclusive.  Private.  Most people haven't laid eyes on these.

One of the falls on Reed's Creek in Vernon County

Another of the Reed Creek Falls

One of the Awesome Creek falls

Harrington Beach Quarry Falls

These I will keep shooting.  These are a treasure to find, similar to hunting morel mushrooms in the spring.  Also, different weather brings them out such as spring melts and floods.  These are made out of nowhere, which is a good time to go hunting these.

Awesome Creek courtesy of Val Ewing

Of course, there are always those magical times where the bigger ones just have to be shot too...

One of my favorite shots.  This is the water fall at the bottom of the Sylvan Lake flow in Custer State Park, South Dakota