Carter Falls

This weekend, I hiked to Carter Falls in Mount Rainier National Park. The weather was beautiful and clear, but cold; even with all of my warm clothes, photography or snack stops were sometimes a challenge. This will be something to think about as another winter approaches. Still, it was rewarding to walk in the sunshine, and see rivers and streams beginning to freeze over.

First, a waterfall just beyond Carter Falls (Madcap Falls, I think). I liked the angles of the log or logs over the falls - I've never seen anything like that before! F/14, 0.8 seconds.

Next, three compositions from the place where the trail crosses the Nisqually River, with the same set of icy rocks in the foreground. These images have different strengths and weaknesses, and I am unsure which I prefer. All F/18, 0.4 seconds.

Finally, Carter Falls itself. Due to breezy conditions, a few of the branches are somewhat blurry, and the image quality here isn't as good as it is in the other compositions. I could use this image in some contexts, but probably not as a large print. F/16, 0.8 seconds.