This year, autumn seems a bit extended.  It happens every so often.  The weather stays warm so the colors are extended.  Still, as we plunge deeper into fall and on towards winter, we still see signs.  Yet some things cling onto fall like their very lives depend upon it.  Here’s just such an example of clinging onto fall in my landscape photography and the story behind how I captured the shot.

Earlier this year, I tried adding something a bit different to my portfolio.  As it’s full of red rocks, I wanted something else for a change.  Someone suggested trying out Bridal Veil Falls near Provo.  I gave it a try.  However, the photos didn’t work out as planned.  That happens.  Still, I wanted another try.  Well, I got another try much sooner than anticipated.

While on some other business, I found that my road lead right past Bridal Veil Falls here lately.  Thankfully, I brought my camera with me so I was prepared.  Due to where the waterfall is, I didn’t need to worry about waiting for sunrise or sunset as it’s pretty much constantly shaded.  This fact opened up more time flexibility for me.  I capitalized on it.

So, instead of the lovely green of summer, I found myself staring at a wall of ice drips and some remaining fall color clinging onto the plants.  What a different scene!  Still, I gave it a try.  With the construction and lack of crowds, I was guaranteed an unobstructed view.  I didn’t need to worry about people climbing up the very steep slope and into my shot (yes, they do that).  The silky water technique was perfect for this shot too.

Learning from last time, I zoomed in close to the main falls and made it my focal point.  The second smaller falls slightly above didn’t add much interest anyways this time.  I allowed the main waterfall to fill the entire frame this time.

Also, thankfully, I still had autumn color to work with.  A couple weeks later and I might not.  All I would have had to work with was the waterfall, the rocks, and the hibernating or dead plants.  This was certainly my last chance.  With this shot in the bag, I moved on to my other business.

Naming this photo was also a challenge.  It didn’t immediately evoke ideas.  So, I asked around.  My initial vision for the name ended up being too obscure as I found myself explaining the reference to no less than 3 people in a row before giving up.  For those wondering, it was Miss Havisham from Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.  However, the obscurity dissuaded me from using it.  I found a different name which is more concrete and less obscure.

So, now I turn things over to you reader.  What do you think of this new landscape photo of mine?  Do you like it?  Do you hate it?  Please share your thoughts below in  the comments section.