Backside

© Ken Smith

Backside

Uploaded: February 17, 2012 11:55:00

Description

Behind South Falls, in Silver Falls State Park, Oregon. There are several classic waterfalls in the park, but South Falls is my favorite off ALL waterfalls I've seen.

HDR image from 5 exposures.


Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -2.00, ExposureTime: 1/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic February 17, 2012 0

One more.. #1443825

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 17, 2012 0

Both images are just beautiful, Ken. Like the behind the falls take. #9986874

Joy Rector February 17, 2012 0

fantastic shot #9986891

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 17, 2012 0

This is lovely! Both of them.. #9986918

Michelle Alton February 17, 2012 0

Really MAGNIFICENT work, Ken. I see why these are your all-time favorites.

A favorite for me too, in the BP sense. #9986949

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 17, 2012 0

Outstanding!! #9987057

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 17, 2012 0

How beautiful... Love also the bg softness... Well done! #9987171

Dayna Cain level-classic February 17, 2012 0

GORGEOUS image! #9987241

Karen E. Gold level-classic February 17, 2012 0

What a beautiful capture!! #9987464

Bill Houghton February 17, 2012 0

Ken, this is such a great shot of this area. Beautiful work and a sure winner. Have a great weekend, Bill #9987561

Tammy Espino February 17, 2012 0

Gorgeous! Oregon is beautifuL!! #9987600

Carol Quina level-classic February 18, 2012 0

BOTH shots are lovely! #9987962

Mary Timman February 18, 2012 0

Oh this falls is absolutely gorgeous and a heck of a capture. You nailed it Ken! #9987976

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 18, 2012 0

Stunning work, Ken!! Definitely a favorite!! #9988979

John Connolly February 18, 2012 0

This is my kind of country Ken! I would love to visit this part of your country, it looks absolutely magical! Your images should be in a travel brochure. #9989370

Renee Doyle February 18, 2012 0

Both are stunning Ken!! #9989447

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 19, 2012 0

Both are so beautiful Ken, classic for sure, and you did well by them #9990796

Gail Vitikacs level-classic February 19, 2012 0

Mr. Smith and his travels...capture so many amazing images! Hope you are enjoying this long weekend! #9990802

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 19, 2012 0

Both are beautiful Ken, but you don't get the backside of falls often...the framing is perfect!

jo ann c. #9990834

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 20, 2012 0

Wow, I see why you love it so much....Very pretty!! I would love to see this. :) #9991072

Mike R. Howe February 20, 2012 0

Both great images,Ken...view from the backside is stunning!!! #9991111

Gail Vitikacs level-classic February 23, 2012 0

Fabulous....so beautiful! #9996699

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2012 0

Let me be the first....

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Ken!

jo ann c. #10116968

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 02, 2012 0

another superb finalist Ken... huge congrats!!! #10117427

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 02, 2012 0

Congrats again, Ken. Beautiful finalist! #10117850

Mary Timman May 02, 2012 0

Congratulations again Ken! #10117940

Shawn Jennings May 02, 2012 0

So lush and green! Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #10118406

Ellen Hodges May 02, 2012 0

Huge congrats on an aawesome finalist, Ken!! #10118581

Emile Abbott level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Congratulations on another awesome finalist, Ken #10118920

Cathy Barrows May 02, 2012 0

Congrats on your finalist...gorgeous #10119037

Lucy Abrao level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Congrats, Ken.
Lucy #10119228

Eivor Kuchta May 02, 2012 0

Look at that green ground! Fantastic colors, Ken! Congratulations on your finalist! #10119310

Carol L. Fowler May 03, 2012 0

Fantastic Finalist! Congrats! #10120166

Kim Andelkovic May 03, 2012 0

Congrats, awesome pic :-) #10120388

May 03, 2012 0

Gorgeous! HDR worke well here #10120745

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 03, 2012 0

INCREDIBLE,Ken! Congratulations! #10121001

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 03, 2012 0

INCREDIBLE,Ken! Congratulations! #10121002

Carol Eade level-classic May 04, 2012 0

Just beautiful, congratulations on your finalist Ken! #10121561

Tammy Espino May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on your awesome win! :) #10123413

Liz blahh May 05, 2012 0

Beautiful, congrats! #10123436

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Gorgeous falls and capture of it, Ken. Congratulations on the First Place Win. #10123520

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Love the unique waterfall composition Ken! The spring colors are breath-taking and the veiling is top notch! Congrats on your gold badge! #10123587

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 05, 2012 0

SPECTACULAR first place win Ken... WTG it's a beauty! #10123626

Evy Johansen level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Wow, Stunning image, Ken! Big congratulations on your win!! #10123682

Renee Doyle May 05, 2012 0

WTG Ken!! Big congratulations on this excellent First Place Winner! #10123746

Ellen Hodges May 05, 2012 0

Huge congrats on a fantastic winner, Ken!!! #10123767

Mariann Kovats level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on your awesome winner, Ken! #10123799

Mary Timman May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations Ken. #10123994

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 05, 2012 0

Congrats, Ken. Beautiful! #10124021

Danny B. Head May 05, 2012 0

Beautiful image! Congrats on your win! #10124047

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 05, 2012 0

A gorgeous scene with a unique POV and wonderful rich greens. Congratulations on your outstanding First Place Win, Ken. #10124133

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on your gorgeous First Place win, Ken! #10124140

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful winner Ken! Great shot!!!!! #10124194

Phyllis H. Burchett May 05, 2012 0

Gorgeous, congrats on your win Ken! #10124287

Patti Coblentz May 05, 2012 0

Such a unique and wonderful perspective, Ken...big congratulations on your 1st place win! #10124424

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 05, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS, Ken! #10124464

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 05, 2012 0

WAY TO GO MR> SMITH! CONGRATS ON THE GOLD! #10124502

Gina Cormier May 05, 2012 0

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG!!! #10124529

David Phalen May 05, 2012 0

BIG Congrats on a spectacular First Place Winner!! #10124598

Rona L. Schwarz May 05, 2012 0

A magnificent falls capture, Ken! Gorgeous lighting and water veiling...HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GOLD MEDAL WIN! #10124683

Carol Flisak level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Huge congrats on your beautiful first place winner, Ken! #10124717

Emile Abbott level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congratulation Ken on beautiful first place winner. #10124882

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 06, 2012 0

WTG on this fantastic winner! :-) k #10125312

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 06, 2012 0

Such a gorgeous scene!
Congratulations, Ken, on your BIG WINNER!
~♥~Lisa #10125409

Debra R. Harder May 06, 2012 0

WTG, Ken!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL FIRST PLACE WIN!! AWESOME!!! Deb #10125445

Dennis Flanagan level-classic May 06, 2012 0

good job flower boy #10125632

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 06, 2012 0

Fabulous capture and POV, Ken. Big CONGRATZ on your fantastic first place winner!

UB.a #10125665

Carol Eade level-classic May 06, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful First Place! #10125915

Patricia Seidler May 06, 2012 0

Congratulations Ken on your well deserved 1st place win! #10126104

Mitch Spence level-classic May 06, 2012 0

It's beautiful, Ken. Congratulations. #10126211

Dayna Cain level-classic May 07, 2012 0

Congrats Ken! This is STUNNING! #10127352

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 07, 2012 0

Wow! How primeval is that? Spectacular capture Ken; congratulations! (There's a waterfall I'm visiting in Iceland, that supposedly you can walk behind--after seeing this image, I've definitely gotta give it a try. Though I won't have the lush greenery that knocks your image out of the park!) #10127412

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 08, 2012 0

Oh my, Ken- GORGEOUS work. I'm so impressed. Love the colors, textures, FLOWING water. Everything. I'm happy for your big First Place WIN!! Congratulations!!! #10128534

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 08, 2012 0

Just spectacular, Ken. Huge congrats on this very beautiful First Place Gold. #10129229

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 08, 2012 0

Flower boy!!! :) Congrats on this beauty! I would have loved to seen this!
#10129467

Kathy Cline May 08, 2012 0

CONGRATULATIONS KEN...all the way from the south of France....I hope to make it home by Wed. night.
This is amazing. Its about time you won a HUGE award! Well deserved thats for sure! Have a blessed day. #10129540

David M. Montero May 11, 2012 0

Congratulations on scoring gold with this beautiful image Ken. Love the POV. #10133778

Merna L. Nobile May 11, 2012 0


Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile
#10134125

Linda S. Smith level-classic May 27, 2012 0

Just a stunning capture Ken! Well deserved win!!! #10155473

Cynthia j. Lesley March 19, 2015 0

Outstanding photo! #11268038

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