Waterfalls in OR Photo opps in AZ (Page 2): I spent an entire week based out of Sedona in 2012 and could have used another one at least. Montezuma's Castle is a 'must see' and the...

tbohon Loc: Olympia, WA USA

I spent an entire week based out of Sedona in 2012 and could have used another one at least. Montezuma's Castle is a 'must see' and the Tuzigoot ruins (among several others) are just awesome.

Have a good time and don't mind the rest of us, we'll just be sitting here jealous of you ... :)

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

rmalarz wrote:

In AZ, and a reasonable distance from Prescott is Jerome, a rather thriving ghost town, and Montezuma Well. You didn't mention how much time you'd have available for photos. So, these two are pretty close.
--Bob

I will have about 5 days. I figure I can comfortably shoot within a couple hours of Prescott and not feel like I spent my whole time driving, as the drive from Sacramento, CA is a fairly long one.

Thanks to all of you for helping to narrow this down a bit. I am beginning the research with your info later today.

yhtomit Loc: Port Land. Oregon

If you are willing to take the drive,The Columbia Gorge Scenic HWY 30 will have the highest concentration of waterfalls you can find in Oregon.Some are next to the road,others a short hike.
Have fun.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

Echo here for Silver Falls. Here a two taken in the Fall with the Sigma 10-20 which I noticed you have. I haven't clicked download because of recent theft issues on UHH

LoneRangeFinder, the composition and lighting on the second shot, especially, is stunning!

pappy0352 Loc: Oregon

I spent 2 days hiking Silver Falls sate park shooting 13 falls. I hike and shoot the Columbia Gorge 2 or more times a month. The photo ops in both places are incredible. Here is one of the falls located in Silver Falls State Park.

Enjoy your trip and be safe.

Pappy

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CSI Dave Loc: Arizona

Bozsik wrote:

I am planning two trips. I will be driving to Pres... (show quote)

Most of the waterfalls I would recommend in AZ involve hiking. Is that part of your agenda, or do you want easy access from your vehicle? Sedona, as others have mentioned, is rich with opportunities. If you're there, drive up Oak Creek canyon to the West Fork. Easy access and well worth it.

Even right in Prescott you can have fun exploring Granite Dells with the interesting boulder formations.

If you want a more adventurous day trip, hike to Fossil Creek, near Payson. It's a commitment, though, between the drive and the hike.

If you head out west of Prescott, it's a great drive through Skull Valley and Yarnell or Bagdad. Connect to hwy 93, go north a while and you'll be in the Joshua Tree forest.

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

pappy0352 wrote:

I spent 2 days hiking Silver Falls sate park shooting 13 falls. I hike and shoot the Columbia Gorge 2 or more times a month. The photo ops in both places are incredible. Here is one of the falls located in Silver Falls State Park.

Enjoy your trip and be safe.

Pappy

Pappy, the sun's rays coming through the mist really makes this a unique and lovely capture!

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

Oops, hit the button twice.

Willy Loc: Alaska

I have all three of these books. They are just about indispensable for the traveling photographer.

http://www.amazon.com/Photographing-Southwest-2--Arizona-2nd-Ed/dp/0916189139/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1391015322&sr=1-2

wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ

tbohon wrote:

I spent an entire week based out of Sedona in 2012 and could have used another one at least. Montezuma's Castle is a 'must see' and the Tuzigoot ruins (among several others) are just awesome.

Have a good time and don't mind the rest of us, we'll just be sitting here jealous of you ... :)

Just north of Flagstaff at Wupatki Nat'l Monument is one of the largest collection of ruins in the US. Literally thousands. Most still to be excavated.

Glen Loc: Oregon

Most all Oregon noteable waterfalls are in the Cascade Range. Due east of Honeyman Lake (Florence), the closest would be "Salt Creek Falls" , 20 miles east of Oakridge.

The "biggest bang for your buck" would be Silver Falls State Park where ten waterfalls are within an afternoon hike from one another. There are at least 3 waterfalls that you walk behind. There are two campgrounds there, one that accomodates RV's. Great place to stay a couple of days or more.

I've been to all these Oregon waterfall locations. Here are links to my photos:

Salt Creek Falls ..... 20 miles east of Oakridge, OR
http://grb.smugmug.com/PHOTOS/2009/October/Salt-Creek-Falls/i-mQfstWp

Silver Falls State Park ..... east of Salem, OR
http://grb.smugmug.com/PHOTOS/2010/April/Silver-Falls-North/i-Fwwxf3F

Whitehorse Falls ..... east of Roseburg, OR
http://grb.smugmug.com/PHOTOS/2010/June/Whitehorse-Falls/i-MpBbnTR

Clearwater Falls .... near Whitehorse Falls (East of Roseburg)
http://grb.smugmug.com/PHOTOS/2010/June/Clearwater-Falls/i-v4zVzrC

Tokatee Fallss ..... near Whitehorse and Clearwater Falls (East of Roseburg)
http://grb.smugmug.com/PHOTOS/2010/June/Tokatee-Falls/i-SbsJf6K

Several falls in the Columbia Gorge, including the renowned "Multnomah Falls" (East of Portland)
http://grb.smugmug.com/PHOTOS/2005/September-Trailer-Trip/Columbia-Gorge/i-8JX8g3N

wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ

Glen wrote:

Most all Oregon noteable waterfalls are in the Cas... (show quote)

Hey! Good post!

zincgt Loc: Tucson AZ

I agree with several others that Sedona, Az. is spectacular.

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wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ

Bozsik wrote:

I am planning two trips. I will be driving to Pres... (show quote)

In Sedona go to the Red Rock Coconino Nat;l Forest Ranger station right on the main drag. There are Jeep tours that cater to photographers and are reasonable in price.

olcoach Loc: Oregon

Most of the best waterfalls in Oregon are inland as Honeyman is on the coast. There are some great places for photography on the coast. If waterfalls are all you're interested in you need to change your itinerary. If you are just interested in some great photo opportunities there are thousands within 2 hours of Honeyman State Park. Have fun.