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One of the hardest waterfalls to get to in Oregon

December 9, 2017 by susanholtphotography

Battling the icy currents at Columbia River Gorge’s enchanting ‘Weeping Walls’

 

Connecting with other landscape photographers often exposes me to little-known locations and it was this that led me to be tipped off about the so-called ‘Weeping Walls’, set deep within the Columbia River Gorge. Along a section of, steep sided walls, draped in wet moss and ferns, tower over the creek bed with a small cascade nestled at their base. After heavy rains, water pours over the gorge walls and creates the beautiful impression of them weeping. I had never heard of it before and while I scanned the internet looking for images, I realized few photographers had ventured there. Not only did you need perfect conditions to pull it off, it was also notoriously difficult to access.

This was made clear on my first attempt to scout the falls. High water levels and sweeping currents in the creek made it far too difficult and dangerous to cross. I returned two weeks later with a couple of fellow male photographers and with water waist-deep and currents pulling strongly against me, I managed to negotiate back and forth along a kayaker’s trail, surviving it’s freezing waters in the warmth of a rented wetsuit. A couple of times I was lucky to not get swept away, and while my independent spirit is fierce, to have the support of the guys there was definitely a lifesaver! [Read more…] about One of the hardest waterfalls to get to in Oregon

How to Take a Good Landscape Photo

December 9, 2017 by susanholtphotography

 

HOW TO TAKE A GOOD LANDSCAPE PHOTO.

HOW TO TAKE A GOOD LANDSCAPE PHOTO

Great vistas are all over the world waiting to be photographed, whether it’s the Grand Canyon or Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park it is important to know the basic techniques used to shoot vistas. In this short blog, I would like to share with you tips on how to take sharper and better quality photos, when photographing grand vistas. [Read more…] about How to Take a Good Landscape Photo

The landscapes of the Southwest are Legendary

December 9, 2017 by susanholtphotography

Tales Of The Wild Wild West From Behind My Camera Lens

 

I am not just a photographer but a weather-chaser following the atmospheric changes as they build, threaten and release. I seek out these dramatic shows of nature as they reap spectacular scenes throughout the United States, turning our natural wonders into actors in a wild production. But it’s not easy. It’s long hours on dirt roads, camping out for days or even weeks at a time waiting for the weather to come through, and running as fast as you can, loaded with photographic equipment, as the clouds dump their weight, turning the ground to inaccessible mud, threatening to strand me in the back of nowhere.

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Canadian Rockies Photo Adventure

December 9, 2017 by susanholtphotography

 

Canadian Rockies Photo Adventure GuideCanadian Rockies Photo Adventure Guide

There comes a time in everyone’s life when you have to go all in. For me, that time is now and has been for a while. Since I began my journey a little over a year and a half ago as a landscape photographer, I have found myself more at home in the outdoors than under a solid roof. This is a story about one of my favorite trips to date and an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. I learned so much about how amazing the world is, how kind people can be, and how inspiring nature really is that I want to share that experience with you.  [Read more…] about Canadian Rockies Photo Adventure

Photographing Picture Perfect Waterfalls

August 21, 2017 by susanholtphotography

Photographing Picture Perfect Waterfalls  

Tips on photographing picture perfect waterfalls. Who doesn’t love a waterfall photo? And with waterfall season in full swing across Oregon and Washington, I wanted to share some tips on how to capture the most compelling picture perfect waterfall photos. There are countless waterfalls out there just begging to be photographed, and each poses their own considerations depending on the water speed, weather conditions and composition. So here are a few of my top tips when it comes to gear, camera settings, conditions and composition for getting the shots you desire.

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