Spruce Flats Falls
On our recent Smokies trip, we set out to shoot Spruce Flats Falls in the Tremont area. The hike is a mile or so in, and it’s a moderately difficult hike due to steep climbs on both the approach and return. About halfway in, we reach a mostly dry ravine coming down the face of the hillside. It was large, but there was no more than a trickle of water. Thinking this was Spruce Flats, I was quite disappointed. Carl had been on this trail before, so I was relieved when he said we had not reached to falls yet. So onward we went, only to find the beautiful Spruce Flats Falls at the end of the trail. We spent several hours here, soaking in the beauty, the beautiful sounds of the cascades, and shooting several angles. This was by far my favorite vantage point.
Spruce Flats Falls
5D MkII, 16-35L II f/2.8, 18mm, 2.5 secs. @ f/8, ISO100
Perfectly composed and processed!! Yes, you are right – that is a great vantage point!!
Having done that same trail, with Carl, with the same “are we there yet?” issues, I greatly appreciate the backstory and experience that accompanies this terrific image! DOF looks sharp throughout, but the water isn’t “too” soft. Well done!