Location: Crabtree Falls, Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Crabtree Falls is a dramatic 70-foot waterfalls that can be accessed via a 2.5-mile loop trail to a wooden bridge that crosses the river just below the falls. Just off the Parkway and before the trail begins, there is a campground and picnic area.

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Date Taken: 07/24/2016
Location: Crabtree Falls, Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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View of complete list of Blue Ridge Parkway waterfalls on our Blue Ridge Parkway guide.

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Date Taken: 04/30/2016
Location: Crabtree Falls, Milepost 339.5

Camera: Canon 7d Mark II
Lens: 18-135mm
Focal Length: 18mm
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1 second
Aperture: f/22
Filters: None
Exposure: Aperture Priority
How I Got This Shot: I was on the bridge that crosses the river. I set my tripod up and wanted to capture the tree holding onto the rock with the river surrounding it. So I framed it to the waterfall, set the exposure, and then manually snapped the picture.

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Crabtree Falls is a dramatic 70-foot waterfall at Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is reached by a 2.5-mile loop hike. Also at this Milepost are the Crabtree Falls Campground and Picnic Area. For more information, visit our Blue Ridge Parkway Guide.

Download a free trail map to Crabtree Falls.

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Location: Crabtree Falls, Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Crabtree Falls in full Bloom Summer. Such a a beautiful walk down to the falls. Bring a tripod and a variable neutral density filer if you plan shooting this! It is an amazing waterfall to see and hear in person!

Camera: Canon 5D MKII
Lens: EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM
Focal Length: 24mm
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1.0
Aperture: f/9
Filters: Variable Neutral Density Filter
Exposure: Shutter Priority
How I Got This Shot: After the beautiful walk down to the falls, I mounted my tripod down on the footbridge where I am standing to take this shot. It is a great place to rest and really take it all in…which I recommend… don’t forget to take time to enjoy your surroundings. I framed up my shot and fired off a few. The thing with waterfalls is to make the water look like it is silky and milky! The way to do that is to use a shutter speed of at least 1 second or longer. I have even gone as slow as 30 seconds if I have a neutral density filter on to stop down or cut out the amount of light that is reaching my cameras sensor. Also if it is an overcast or very cloudy day or even a day with light rain – you are in for a treat!! This really helps to produce some of the best waterfall shots you can capture!! Also circular polarizing filer helps to cut the water reflection and saturate the colors!! Lets get it as RIGHT in the camera as possible. This makes for less post production time Folks –

I processed this in LR along with a little help from OnOne. If you are interested in my workflow I have a few tutorials I have produced and can be purchased. Contact me for details or see my Facebook page for details! Don’t forget, I have monthly giveaways and a newsletter that contains Tips and Tricks, to help you elevate your skill level. I also lead workshops around our area so stay tuned to my FB page for details! You can find about 2 workshops per month! Thanks Folks –

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Location: Crabtree Falls
Always a beauty. Just love this hike with its stone stairs and tiered waterfall that has always been a stunningly beautiful and peaceful place.

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Location: Crabtree Falls

This picture was taken at Crabtree Falls on October 15th, 2013. I was excited to get the sunburst and the silky water at the same time!

Camera: Canon 5diii
Lens: Canon 24-70L
Focal Length: 24 mm
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/6
Aperture: f/22
Filters: None
Exposure: Manual

How I Got This Shot: This shot was taken after crossing the bridge. I then walked onto the rocks around to the side of the stream. I used a high aperture to get the burst of light and a slow shutter speed to obtain the silky water. Of course a tripod is a must!

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