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Below Grotto

© Randy D. Dinkins

Below Grotto

Uploaded: March 23, 2012

Description

Another shot of Grotto Falls in the Smokies. A popular place as it is close to Gatlinburg, we had it to ourselves early this morning. Just following the photographer's rule #??? for popular places: get there early, better light, less people :). Quite a few were heading up as we headed back down. Wide angle HDR.

Exif: F Number: 9.9, ExposureTime: 38555/100000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 22.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 23, 2012

Thats for sure. You have to beat the crowd on this one. Also Laurel Falls is an early morning falls too. Beautiful comp. light and veiling, Randy. #1451347

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 23, 2012

Great use of the rule! Fantastic exposure and capture! #10050251

Gary Enloe March 23, 2012

Very nice capture Randy. Always nice to beat the crowd #10050387

Monnie Ryan March 23, 2012

Beautifully done, Randy - the composition is outstanding! #10050436

Tammy Espino March 23, 2012

Beautiful!! :) #10050517

Danny B. Head March 23, 2012

Perfect! I'm not sure why, but I have never hiked up to these falls. :( #10050532

Jack Ryan March 23, 2012

Beautiful work! Great POV.comp...!!! #10050587

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 23, 2012

As I remember, it is a pretty good hike up to them Danny...

You captured this perfectly Randy, the prettiest I have seen yet of it too Randy ... a fave for me for sure!

jo ann c. #10050727

Shirley A. Kinney March 23, 2012

Beautiful, Randy. #10051432

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 24, 2012

Randy, this is just stunning!! Has to be a fave! #10052189

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 19, 2012

Beautiful veiling and HDR processing, Randy. CONGRATZ on the POTD!

UB. #10098594

Kathryn Wesserling April 19, 2012

Perfect POTD. Congratulations, Randy.

Btw, I'm with you on the "earlier, the smarter" concept. #10098603

Katarina Mansson April 19, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD! #10098655

Karen Celella April 19, 2012

Congratulations on your lovely POTD, Randy! #10098658

Patricia A. Casey level-classic April 19, 2012

Absolutely stunning Randy! Congratulations on a beautiful POTD! Yup..the early bird does get the worm..or the photo....love that time of day! Cheers =^..^= #10098668

Steve D. Hinkle April 19, 2012

Hi Randy- beautiful capture and congratulations! #10098678

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 19, 2012

Such a beauty, Randy!
Congratulations on your POTD!
♥Lisa #10098698

Ron Livingston level-deluxe April 19, 2012

Randy, Another exceptional photo. Congratulations on the POTD.
Ron #10098708

Bunny Snow April 19, 2012

Well envisioned. Beautifully captured and DD rendition. Love the composition and HDR rendering. Very well done. Congratulations on your POTD!!!! #10098720

Joy Rector April 19, 2012

congrats on the POTD #10098737

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 19, 2012

Simply gorgeous, Randy! Congrats on your POTD! #10098790

Andre Larose April 19, 2012

Exquisite! Congratulations on this beautiful shot!

André #10098808

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 19, 2012

Congrats on your gorgeous POTD, Randy! #10098809

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 19, 2012

Beautiful shot....Congratulations on your POTD! #10098840

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 19, 2012

Perfect exposure and a lovely falls - congratulations on the POTD for a beautiful scenic, Randy. #10098853

Cathy Barrows April 19, 2012

Congrats on your gorgeous POTD #10098864

Julianne Bradford April 19, 2012

The early bird getts the best POTD Randy! This is just beautiful..congrats! #10098867

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 19, 2012

So glad to see the recognition of this great POTD Randy, perfect!

jo ann c. #10098873

Sharon F. Morris level-classic April 19, 2012

Beautiful capture. We were there last fall but wrong time of day lots of people. Love this area. Congrats on your beautiful POTD. #10098885

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 19, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous, Randy...congratulatons! #10098919

Carol Eade level-classic April 19, 2012

Gorgeous HDR, Randy, congratulations on your POTD! #10098928

Joseph T. Pilonero April 19, 2012

Mighty fine work, Randy. Congratulations on POTD, too. TED #10098934

David Phalen April 19, 2012

BIG Congrats on a beautiful POTD!! #10099070

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic April 19, 2012

Pretty Congrats on POTD!! I have never had one, so happy for you!! :) #10099098

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 19, 2012

WTG on this GORGEOUS POTD, Randy! :-) k #10099350

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 19, 2012

Congrats Randy on your POTD!! #10099444

John Connolly April 19, 2012

Huge congratulations on your POTD, Randy! Well Done! #10099462

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 19, 2012

No surprise here. A beautiful POTD. Congrats! #10099512

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic April 19, 2012

Thanks everyone. On travels today and just now logged in. Very honored! Loved this place. Besides the fact that it is a beautiful falls, I'm sure the fact that we had it to ourselves with the early morning light, made for the difference in the experience! #10099593

Lindley Johnson level-classic April 19, 2012

Beautiful composition, light, flowing water, and HDR work. Congratulations on your wonderful POTD, Randy! #10099853

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 19, 2012

congratulations on your wonderful POTD!!! #10100035

Ellen Hodges April 20, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous POTD, Randy!! #10100825

Mary K. Robison April 20, 2012

Congratulations on your well earned POTD, Randy! #10101976

Debra R. Harder April 21, 2012

This is absolutely beautiful, Randy! Huge congratulations on your SUPERB POTD!!! Deb #10102667

frank w. degenhardt April 22, 2012

A most beautiful photo of the day. Congratulations my friend. #10104031

Guy D. Biechele level-classic April 22, 2012

Beautiful scene and exposure. Congrats! #10104472

Richard D. Love April 28, 2012

Congratulations, Randy. Wonderful light and movement!

Rick #10112518


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