Monthly Archive for August, 2010

Elm Creek Falls in Maple Grove – August

Visited the Elm Creek Falls in Maple Grove this morning. The Elm Creek Falls are in the Maple Grove Arboretum located here.

Looking over the falls.
Looking over Elm Creek Falls in Maple Grove by Adam Bavier

Swirling Water
Swirling water at Elm Creek Falls in Maple Grove by Adam Bavier

There are some branches hanging over the falls.
Elm Creek Falls in Maple Grove by Adam Bavier

The bottom of the falls.
Bottom of the Elm Creek Falls in Maple Grove by Adam Bavier

The swirling water and smooth water effect was created by using a B + W 77mm #110 3.0 (1000x) Neutral Density Glass Filter which lets in 1000 times less light to my camera. These pictures were taken with 30 second exposures and required a tripod.

Pink and Purple Zinnias

Portrait of a Pink Zinnia by Adam Bavier

Environment of the Pink Zinnia by Adam Bavier

Portrait of a Purple Zinnia by Adam Bavier