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Setting up the shot of the falls on the bridge

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Setting up the shot of the falls on the bridge

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- We've walked through the beautiful forest for another 1/4 mile to reach the iconic Sol Duc Falls. Now, this is one of the most photographed and famous waterfalls in all of Washington state. It's a waterfall I've been to many times, including the month of November previously, but never have I seen an entire bank of the waterfall covered in incredible ice. I mean, this is truly a sight to see. Now, as I approach the scene, I realized, wow, this is a little bit unsafe. I have an icy bridge to cross. Now, instead of taking my camera and running around doing hand-hold to compose, I actually set my tripod and my camera aside and I crossed the bridge as carefully as I could. Now, I wish I had the foresight to have brought some sort of spikes on my shoes or crampons, but you know what? I can do this safely. I'm using the railing. I'm sliding with my feet, keeping a very good center of balance. As I cross the bridge, I took a look at the falls and I used my hands to frame different scenes…

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