Elowah Falls

[Matt Tilghman]

Elowah Falls is a stunning waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. Even though it is pretty easy to get to, and one of the more beautiful waterfalls in the area, it is relatively uncrowded. Most of the tourists are captured by the larger Multnomah Falls, and old US 30 funnels you back onto the interstate before you pass the trailhead for Elowah Falls. It's really only found by those looking for it. On this late August afternoon, I was the only person there. This falls is both intimate and majestic at the same time, falling 228 feet off sheer cliffs. On this day, the wind was ripping through the clearing, causing the waterfall to take some cool shapes. Most of the shots of Elowah are taken from further down the creek, shrouding the waterfall in foliage and making it look forested. I was downright shocked when I saw how wide open it was, and attempted to capture that aspect of its character here.

Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy!

 

[djportalatin]

Beautiful shot! So many good aspects to this photos. TFS!

 

[laynea24]

I love this!!

 

[Majeed Badizadegan]

Interesting to see this fall from this composition.

 

[TATTRAT]

I love it, the slightly wind blown fall makes fro a really interesting angle of it, thanks for sharing!

 

[WesternGuy]

Great shot - this is a wall hanger for sure.

WesternGuy

 

[Matt Tilghman]

Thanks guys... glad to hear you guys find this an interesting take -- that is what I was going for.

 

[jfrabat]

BEAUTIFUL!

 

[jowensphoto]

Really like this, but I like the one that comes after it on your blog more

 

[TiltShift]

Wow..!!

 

[ronlane]

Very nice.

 

[Matt Tilghman]

Hi guys, adding a new photo. I got some feedback that the Orton effect I added to the foreground made the sharpness between the foreground rocks and the background cliff a little too different, and distracting. Here is an edition with no foreground Orton effect... which do you like better?