My brother and I were photographing waterfalls along the Columbia Gorge in northern Oregon. We had just finished photographing a waterfall about a mile and a half south of the Columbia River Highway. On our way back to the car, we passed by a somewhat hidden stream from the trail but just a short distance away.
On photo trips, I usually carry a second camera, and it’s usually a dedicated infrared. This spot was perfect for it. Moss decorated small rocks on the side of the stream, and with a long exposure, a trail of frothy water travelling downstream would complement it all beautifully.
While I was composing the image, I remained focused on the stream. But when I moved my camera around, I discovered a log adorned with leaves crossing the water. I placed it on the top edge of the viewfinder because it helped provide a natural frame for the picture.
There was little to do in post-processing; however, I’ve toned this photograph in various hues.
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