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“Celestial Falls”
Description:
The White River at White River Falls State Park plunges over a 90-foot drop before reaching the 41-foot descent known as Celestial Falls. Sometimes considered the middle tier of White River Falls, the name “Celestial Falls” was given by kayakers, while the upper falls retain the formal name. Water levels vary dramatically through the year and are best photographed — and kayaked — in winter and spring.
Story:
The White River, full of spring snowmelt and recent rains, crashes unrestrained over basalt cliffs on an overcast day.
This location sits in the rain shadow of Mt. Hood, and its volume changes drastically throughout the year. Once the spring melt ends, the water level drops precipitously, and the uppermost tiers in the background of this photograph often dry out completely.
Visiting in late May, I timed my stop for overcast conditions to help emphasize the jagged basalt while letting the waterfalls take center stage — a scene that, to me, captures the power and ruggedness of this desert oasis.
This was a stop on the way to photograph the rolling farmland of the Palouse and to visit my cousin in Pullman, Washington. There’s a lot to photograph this time of year, before the summer drought dries everything up.
-BAP
Location:
White River Falls State Park
Maupin, Oregon
45° 14' 32.6'' N, 121° 5' 43.3'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 09:57 PDT
Date: May 24th, 2021
Camera & Settings:
Composite (27 shots)
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G, CPL Filter, Tripod
ISO 800, 70 mm, f/8, 1/800 – 1/200 sec
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“Celestial Falls”
Description:
The White River at White River Falls State Park plunges over a 90-foot drop before reaching the 41-foot descent known as Celestial Falls. Sometimes considered the middle tier of White River Falls, the name “Celestial Falls” was given by kayakers, while the upper falls retain the formal name. Water levels vary dramatically through the year and are best photographed — and kayaked — in winter and spring.
Story:
The White River, full of spring snowmelt and recent rains, crashes unrestrained over basalt cliffs on an overcast day.
This location sits in the rain shadow of Mt. Hood, and its volume changes drastically throughout the year. Once the spring melt ends, the water level drops precipitously, and the uppermost tiers in the background of this photograph often dry out completely.
Visiting in late May, I timed my stop for overcast conditions to help emphasize the jagged basalt while letting the waterfalls take center stage — a scene that, to me, captures the power and ruggedness of this desert oasis.
This was a stop on the way to photograph the rolling farmland of the Palouse and to visit my cousin in Pullman, Washington. There’s a lot to photograph this time of year, before the summer drought dries everything up.
-BAP
Location:
White River Falls State Park
Maupin, Oregon
45° 14' 32.6'' N, 121° 5' 43.3'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 09:57 PDT
Date: May 24th, 2021
Camera & Settings:
Composite (27 shots)
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G, CPL Filter, Tripod
ISO 800, 70 mm, f/8, 1/800 – 1/200 sec
