Upper Falls at Caney Creek

I spent the day hiking through the Sipsey Wilderness in Bankhead National Forest with BamaWester, Nailbender, and RTalley. We hiked down to the Upper Falls on Caney Creek. We continued on to the Lower Falls which can be reached from the Upper Falls in about an hour.

#13 in Explore on March 12, 2007.

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SDFlip says:

Great waterfall shot. love it.

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Fort Photo says:

Great composition, this is one outstanding waterfall capture. And you managed to get a nice long exposure without blowing out the water, nice work.

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Nathan Bergeron Photography (away) says:

Love a great waterfall shot and this one doesn't dissapoint. The water looks beautiful and i love the composition here. The detail and clarity is wonderful as well.

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agtwo says:

Nice time exposure!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Monroe says:

Wonderful shot. The light is perfect and the so is your composition!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

Kerry, this is fantastic....probably the best shot of yours I've seen. You did everything just right here.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

-stockie- says:

Worth the efforts. This is really great work. Love the smooth silky water flow.

Faved.
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leapin26 says:

Beautiful waterfall shot. Great composition and shutter speed. I might be tempted to clone out that branch hanging down the middle of the falls.
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5cats4carol says:

Brilliant! Perfect composition and exposure. I love the angle and the framing effect of the ledges on the left and how the little falls zig-zag down on the right. Wes has some competition for King of the Waterfalls!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

nailbender says:

Got to hang it on the wall Kerry!!!!

You got a great angle and a wonderful exposure on this one....love the tone too ;-)

Great shot.....Great day!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

travisbda says:

A brilliant image. Very well done.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

K. W. Sanders says:

@4cats4carol: Wes taught me everything that I know about taking waterfall shots. That is why this one is so good. I am sure he still has a few tricks up his sleeve. I am happy to know a great group of guys who enjoy doing the same thing that I do and do not mind sharing tips and tricks.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Wenspics says:

Really beautifully captured! I like this rare perspective!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

JB Bar says:

Great shot. Nice composition.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ben cutshall photos says:

This has everything..great composition,scenery and love the long shutter!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

curlyson says:

Wes is a good trail guide Great location !!
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HW.Wang says:

You are my winner as well!
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave Schreier says:

Awesome shot.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mcmillend says:

I agree, with nicely composed, and great exposure length!

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BrendonPG says:

Very nice.

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wans2pics says:

Definately a winner!!!
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Rafal S. says:

Looks like it wasn't easy to get there to shoot the photo, was it?
But it was definitely worth it. Beautiful view.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Penelope's Loom says:

that's really gorgeous! wonderfully done.

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Expectant Alchemist says:

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An instant fave. One of the finest quality waterfall shots I have seen in a long time. Bravo! Great work.

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Expectant Alchemist says:

Oh, and thanks for Geotagging your shot. I always try to do the same in case anyone wants to travel to the location. This is a location I would love to visit. Again, great shot.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

furiousgeorge81 says:

Great shot, Kerry. I saw this on the Explore Page so congrats on that.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

solar8 says:

Love it mate !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

Spettacolo! Bravo!!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

mike nl [deleted] says:

Beautiful shot !!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

rtalley001 says:

Nice shot Kerry. I really love the detail on the rocks behind the falls. Nice work! Great time as well!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

whoops vision says:

Beautiful image ....
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

tlmartinsr says:

Fabulous! Beautiful waterfall!

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K.Lynch says:

This is a beautiful shot! love the softness of the water.

I saw this in An Awesome Shot!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

keleka656 says:

Beautifully captured. Composition is great and focus is spot on. Very well done!!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

geordiepete211 says:

Very calming.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

DSutherland [deleted] says:

a very nice composition! the waterfall is really beautiful from this angle. nice work!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

A truly excellent image - and a fine piece of photo work.

My sincere compliments.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

flvrsaaver says:

Beautiful lighting Kerry. Awesome pic...
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

I should have done this earlier today. Great shot, Kerry. I look forward to seeing what else you got yesterday. How's the ankle?

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photo67401 says:

Beautiful, Kerry. Great shot!
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Linda Strickland says:

This is so beautiful. It's like a dream!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

littlebiddle says:

Getting a shot like this is what photography is all about!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Larsthrows says:

Sweet!! I think this may be one of the best "Falls" shots you have done yet... well done.

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marika_te says:

Great image! Good location...

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manitou2121 says:

Beautiful!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

matteo_bana says:

a beautiful photo in a beautiful location
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Marko_K says:

Beautiful shot.

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. SantiMB . says:

Beautiful waterfall!

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Leviathor says:

Great detail. Wonderful soft water!

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_eurotrash says:

Gorgeous shot; I'm always amazed by people who can get the balance so perfectly right between exposure and the water without blowing the water out or underexposing the rest of the shot.

Very nice (here via interestingness archives)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

TwelveX says:

Hey Kerry, this is great... can't really add anthing to what's been said above.

Sure would be great to have someone around here that could show me tricks like this. :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Shootin-in-Nebraska says:

Simply a stunning shot - period.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Harrier says:

Agree with previous poster. Stunning! Great composition: position of falls, sizes of falls, color ... its got it all!

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tiny_treasures_sa says:

Beautiful waterfall! The movement of the water is stunning!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jacquie pics says:

Wonderful a nice place to spend a few hours
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mike nl [deleted] says:

Stunning exposure !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

i used to be [deleted] says:

wow, this is a wonderful photo.
perfectly exposed and i really like your composition.
nice image!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Alaska Mom says:

Very nlce shot!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Nelson Toledo says:

Technique and feeling !!!!

Superb !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

amanky says:

such sheer beauty!
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suisun says:

nice shot....

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

dreamscapepics says:

Excellent shot Kerry, you guys look like you had a great hike, with some awesome shots to show for it!
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700shooter says:

A very precise and brilliant waterfall shot in my opinion.
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welshlady says:

You have some VERY beautiful photos..
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*hb19 says:

wonderful composition, movement & tones....well done !!!!

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Yubi4 says:

WOW: lovely and so peaceful!
Very nice picture!
(colour, composition, choice of time)
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artistiqua says:

Beautiful motion. What a lovely place, looks very hidden and special.

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Isogawyi says:

I love silky water. Beautiful place and Wonderful photo! Excellent!!

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Jim's outside photos says:

Wow that's great!
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Nino H says:

Perfect shot. We said that you studied that art with Bamawester :)
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goglacier says:

Sweet shot!
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Son of Soleil says:

Beautiful!
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olopez says:

Very nice shot, love the low speed effect.

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jody9 says:

Spectacular waterfall!
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saul_xavier says:

Nice execution of classic soft water!

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Light gredients from left to right ... That's why I love this picture. Fav
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Island-Em. says:

Very beautiful shot!
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Gorgeous falls ...
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(Andrew) says:

breath taking
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rabidash* says:

great shotttttttttttttttttttttttt
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Cayusa says:

I like them all, but this one is my favorite of the your waterfall shots. Great shot!
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Micke-fi says:

Great shot. I like the subtle light in the trees.

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lynne bernay-roman says:

gorgeous photo of an amazing place. lucky you to spend time there.
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J. Carlos says:

WOW

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Barb42 says:

Beautiful, breath-taking shot!
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crossa says:

Great shot. Very well done!
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Old Stone says:

Wonderful capture. I love your angle, shooting up from under an overhang. It really makes the image stand out from the usual "falls" shots.

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5cats4carol says:

Kerry, second place in the "Outdoor Alabama" magazine photo contest scenic landscape category was a photo of Upper Caney Creek Falls. It's a nice picture, but this one is WAAAAY better. It's easy to see why it's one of your favorites. And congrats on having it published -- cool!
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southbayjon says:

Good use of natural light and framing looks great too!
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1/2-pint says:

What a fantastic job you did on this photo!!!!!!! You captured this scene beautifully!!!
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Outbj....... synchronizing my clocks says:

Fabulous capture!
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jaovandelagemaat says:

Awesome waterfall! Excellent capture.
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Paul-G says:

Nicely done.
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marshall.ws11 says:

Wonderful photo. What a great place to visit!
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jonno259 says:

Beautiful photograph and it looks like a great location too

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firsttoseeme says:

great pic no blurred trees just the water movement what a lovely location
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Truly a stunning waterfall shot.

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