Multnomah Falls in the Autumn
by Bruce Bley
Title
Multnomah Falls in the Autumn
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Bruce Bley
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Photograph - Photography
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Multnomah Falls is a waterfall on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, located east of Troutdale, between Corbett and Dodson, along the Historic Columbia River Highway. The falls drops in two major steps, split into an upper falls of 542 feet (165 m) and a lower falls of 69 feet (21 m), with a gradual 9 foot (3 m) drop in elevation between the two, so the total height of the waterfall is conventionally given as 620 feet. Multnomah Falls is the tallest waterfall in the state of Oregon. It is credited by a sign at the site of the falls, and by the United States Forest Service, as the second tallest year-round waterfall in the United States.
Underground springs from Larch Mountain are the year-round source of water for the waterfall, augmented by spring runoff from the mountain's snowpack and rainwater during the other seasons.
A foot trail leads to Benson Footbridge, a 45-foot (14 m)-long footbridge that allows visitors to cross 105 feet (32 m) above the lower cascade. The trail continues to a platform at the top of the upper falls where visitors get a bird's-eye view of the Columbia Gorge and also of "Little Multnomah", a small cascade slightly upstream from the "upper" falls, which is not visible from ground level. The Mark O. Hatfield Memorial Trail starts at the falls and continues through the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge to Starvation Creek. The footbridge is named for Simon Benson, who financed the bridge's construction in 1914 by Italian stonemasons.
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November 20th, 2015
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Comments (33)
Bruce Bley
Mariola, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "500 Views -1 Image a Day". I appreciate the honor.
Krinkled Leaves Photography
Gorgeous image Bruce!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment, Krinkled Leaves Photography. I sincerely appreciate it.
I'ina Van Lawick
Multnomah Falls, photographed by thousands, and I love the way you have composed it. lf
Claudia Mottram
Amazing place and capture! l/f/pin :)
Bruce Bley replied:
Claudia, I totally agree with you about the falls. It is a beautiful place to visit.
Bruce Bley
JDW Photography". Thank you for the feature in the group "A Broad Landscape View". I appreciate the honor. Thank you again.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine. Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Artist News". I am grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dan, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you for the honor.
Robin Erisman
Such a beautiful waterfall! Bruce, amazing capture of this fall and great description!
Alana Thrower
Beautiful capture! Would love to go there! The fall colors really make for a stunning image! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment. If it is possible this falls and several others in the Portland area are gorgeous in the fall. A must see.
DJ MacIsaac
Wow, what a spectacular capture you've accomplished here Bruce... unspeakable beauty... I'm breathless 😊lf
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, DJ. I sincerely appreciate it. If you ever get to visit Portland this falls is a must to see.
Miller Fine Art
It's such a beautiful image. That waterfall is so cool, I would love to see it some day. Also, thanks for the feature in your Colored Pencil Group. - Dan Miller
Beverly Guilliams
Fabulous image,detail and Fal coloring....................v./f.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Beverly. I sincerely appreciate it.
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