Watson Falls
Oregon
2004
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The rugged North Umpqua River basin, northwest of Crater Lake, averages up to 100 inches per year of precipitation, providing opportunity for
many streams and waterfalls.  At over 270 feet, Watson Falls' plunge over a basalt lava flow is the tallest of the many waterfalls along the North
Umpqua River Valley, and the third tallest in Oregon!

Like many of my Pacific-Northwest photos, the intense green of life is a primary theme in this composition.  Once again, the wonderful color
saturation of Velvia film beautifully captures the intense green tone.  The waterfall, seemingly falling from nowhere, alludes to the experience of
being so close to the falls that the visitor looses perspective on scale, loosing oneself to the power of water, gravity, and life.  

Balanced upon a log on a cliff just beyond the spray zone, I waited patiently in the rain for quite some time, waiting for the downpour to subside
and provide a moment of clarity before the sun came out,  changing the light and mood of the composition.  It was worth it!