wotsmith Loc: Nashville TN

I have been a couple of times. Shot both 600mm f4 and 300mm f2.8; you will need the big lens if you want close ups. It is about a mile walk to the falls and the viewing platforms. The rangers will rotate you off if it is crowded after one hour, but often you can stay as long as you wish. Pray for salmon, because if no salmon, no bears to speak of. Don't overlook shooting the gulls; I got some great ones. I found the walk a little nervous with that many bears around. I came face to face with a big one about 10 feet away - we were both surprised. I backed away slowly like the rangers lecture, and the bear backed off as well. I guess I did not smell much like a salmon. You will want a good tripod, and there is room on the platform to use one. The platform is pretty solid, but a few vibrations due to movement of the other people. I still used a fast shutter speed. So much fun!
Bill