Falling Waters waterfalls - Cloudland falls

This makes me pine for 8x10 again. Beautiful.

Three wonderful images. This is the one I like best ! Impeccable composition and execution. Congrats !!!

Thanks both, for the comments. As for the 8x10, it was a bit of a haul up the mountain. 35lbs pack, a tripod in one hand doubling as my hiking pole to keep me falling of the trail ledge, and a carrying bag full of film holders. I had with me both the 8x10 and a 4x5, but only took the big one out. Cloudland falls is a wonderful site. I spent the most time on this composition. To be honest, it was a learning and growing experience for me, as I settled on my composition after figuring out that I could probably get the photo I wanted with the use of lens tilt. So, I finally connected what the camera could do to the positioning and taking of the photo. I was happy with both the result and the enduring learning moment.As for my personal favorite, I absolutely loved being at Stairs falls. It is not nearly as dramatic as Cloudland or wild and free as Swiftwater, but rather it was quiet, serene and I was at peace there, other than teetering on a some round slippery rocks while trying emplace the tripod. I like the resulting image of Stairs, and it is my fond memory of a wonderful hike and photographic experience.

wonderful shots. makes me want to take my 8x10 out again. I have 8x10 holders all over my office and at home.

What a gorgeous shot! You must be in pretty good shape to make a trek like that with that much gear, but the results speak for themselves. Well done.

Beautiful. Nothing else to say.

Michael, Each of these 3 are beautiful compositions that stand on their own. What gets my attention more is the flawless execution. I see alot of waterfalls (love each one), but with so many either in photos or the ones I pass driving down the hill, I've gotten a little desensitized. These 3 grab my attention anyway. They're just beautiful work. 'Wish I could consistently execute that well. Thanks for posting.

Well done on lugging the camera! Three good images, but this is the stand out for me...so delicate, make a beautiful print.

Tony, another attribute that I had not seen in this image until you commented. In the transparence and dispersing of the water across the rocks, I can see it now. Thanks. It is a noteworthy falls of the many in the White Mountains among hikers. And yes, it turned out a very lovely print. I had it printed from a digital scan in 16x20 but haven't a place to hang such a large print when framed. The results, and everyone's encouraging comments here are making both my desire to do more, and ensure I am vigilant in attentiveness to the composing and the technical elements so as to not waste the effort, that much more an invigorated personal goal. To have made this hike and failed to bring back what I had hoped to, would have been harder to power through. Thank you all for commenting. The hike, more clumsy with hands full than strenuous, was thoroughly enjoyable. I wanted to see just how hard it would be to use the 8x10 along ascents on single track trails up mountains. I was probably stressed more about the safety of my cameras (I also had a 4x5 in my pack) and lenses along the way than anything else. I think I lost more weight from stress than exertion! I actually went this particular weekend for peak bagging over a couple of the White Mountains >4,000 footer peaks of the 48 (I have 3 left). Just a few days before I set out I made the decision to take the camera, and started looking up some falls and making my 1-10 list with the hope of bringing 4-6 back. I brought 4 back, adding the Crystal Cascade at the bottom of the Tuckerman Ravine below Mt Washington. It was a memorable weekend for me, including the hike over the peaks of North and South Hancock on the day of "Flags over the 48" 9-11 memorial.