The water from this fall runs year-round and is fed by a spring. I would have gotten closer, but Instagramers were posing in front. I Photoshopped out the Instagramers because I kind of like it without them, maybe it's just me. Last year on the same day, I was at Mount Rushmore and encountered the same thing, hundreds of them. I need to start an Instagram of Instagrammers. Nevertheless, it was quiet and pretty here, which was at the top of a steep hike from the Columbia River. I had water but too much heavy camera gear, but I didn't realize I was going to climb the trail until I got there. As all of my hikes in Oregon, it was well worth it, and I'm looking forward to going back for more walks, Instagram notwithstanding.
This photo is a little brook on the trail to Dutchman Falls. It's about as idyllic a trail as you could hope to find. The midday light through the overhead branches created a latticework of shadows, which is slightly confusing to the eye. The brook feeds Multnomah Falls, which is perhaps the most photographed waterfall in the Pacific Northwest, if not the country. I came here on holiday and found crowds of people visiting at the base. So I hiked up to the top of the falls and found a quiet trail with this stream. I recommend hiking to the top, although it's strenuous with many switchbacks. But once you get there, you'll be glad you did. From there, I walked up to Dutchmans Falls, which is another picture for another day.
Here's a shot from Crescent Beach, which is just north of Cannon Beach and mostly inaccessible. It was a hike but well worth it. I saw folks on the trail that looked like they shouldn't be there, I had boots, and they had flipflops. Some people looked like they couldn't make the steep inclines, it made me wonder if rangers rescued hikers here. Nevertheless, I made it despite hesitations of my own and arrived at this rugged, isolated beach. I placed my tripod low and took this as the water receded. I used an ultrawide 12mm lens from Venus Optics. It mostly stays in the bag, but times like this I'm glad I have it because of the perspective it affords.
