FOR JEFF by tulatop

This one’s best viewed on black. Abiqua Falls · Abiqua Creek · Scotts Mills · Oregon · USA Click here to purchase a print and to read the full drawn-out story, including tech info. But the real reason I’m posting a photo here again after saying a few months ago I’d never post another photo here again isn’t for my benefit...it’s for yours. And it’s not some egotistical thing about how my photography might inspire you...it’s about who inspires me, and who I hope might inspire you in turn. Don’t know anything about Jeff Swanson? Or what it means to “Jeff it and be there”? Read my narrative for If Tomorrow Never Comes and hopefully you’ll understand...maybe even change your perspective a little on what it means to really live. Every time I land on this page (and for whatever reason, that happens quite a lot), my heart aches the same way it did the day I found out he’d died. But it’s a good ache...a life-affirming one that lets me know that that four-chambered thing is still pounding inside my chest, pumping blood throughout my body, infusing me with abilities I have no right taking for granted. I know there are a million and a half causes and campaigns you could take up out there in the real world, but if you’re so inclined, I’d ask that you check out and chip in to the Melanoma Research Foundation, or you can visit this memorial website generously hosted as a donation by SmugMug in Jeff’s honor. I have to be transparent in saying that I largely left 500px because all too often it was about silly and petty competition. I return in hopes of reminding people that that’s not what art is about, as far as I know. Art’s about transmitting ideas...about connecting...one soul to another. Art’s about humanity. And life’s about living. Jeff Swanson helps remind me of both those things. All that said, I’ll go back to laying low here now, but you can still find me and follow me on Facebook. Please be good to one another out there. Peace. 2la via 500px http://bit.ly/1Ko2kux

For Jeff by Jordan_Ek

A fellow landscape photographer, Jeff Swanson, passed away from melanoma cancer and this photograph is dedicated to him. If you would like to support melanoma research please see the links below. Thanks. Melanoma Research Foundation http://bit.ly/1hqNtlP There is also a memorial website generously hosted as a donation by SmugMug http://bit.ly/1Esn55O via 500px http://bit.ly/1MYps1B

Seljalandsfoss by GLRaw

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Soaking It In by candacebartlett

This past Spring has been eventful with regards to shooting waterfalls around the Pacific Northwest, and I'm finally getting around to processing a few of them. I haven't been posting photos very much due to spending a lot of time lately preparing for my upcoming wedding in August. Here is an image taken a few weeks ago on a rainy, foggy day in Central Oregon. After seeing Rami Jabaji's awesome take on this place (apparently him, Terence Lee and I were all in the same location that weekend without realizing it), I pondered whether or not I should even attempt to process mine, but I still decided to give it a go anyhow. If you haven't already checked out his image of Sahalie Falls, then you definitely should! I was lucky enough to have this entire area to myself on this particular evening and the conditions were more than accommodating for waterfall shooting. A light drizzle continued on throughout the evening and the misty, dreary sort of atmosphere added a nice touch to the beautiful area. And, In case you are wondering...yes, the water really is a lovely, striking blue-aqua color. As I sat there for a good couple of hours taking my surroundings in, I was thankful that I had made the last minute decision to head here, along with some other waterfalls in the Central Oregon area. It is definitely one of my new favorite waterfall destinations and it was a nice change from dealing with the crowds in the Gorge on the weekend. As always, thanks for taking a look. Follow me on Facebook Prints available on my website: http://bit.ly/1LRZ2Mm via 500px http://bit.ly/1HOMG8B

Sahalie Sweepstakes by ramij

Sahalie Sweepstakes - Sahalie Falls, OR This past weekend Terence and I decided to do a quick road trip down to the Coastal California Redwoods, hitting Central Oregon on the way down and then back up through the coast on the way up. The weather wasn't cooperating so we decided to hit up some waterfalls in Central Oregon on the way back. Terence had never been to Sahalie Falls so I decided to show him some of the cool waterfalls that are often ignored due to nearby epic Proxy Falls. I also had something in mind. Last time I was here, I noticed the sweeping blue water that plunged beautifully into the McKenzie River. I wanted to access it so bad but it wasn't safe. On this morning, it looked like the water level might just be safe enough to access the spot I had previously hoped to reach. Standing here, my tripod was being crushed by the water on the left so I had to reenforce it while trying to wipe my lens from the spray between takes. As soon as I exposed a shot, I knew I had what I was looking for. I spent a while playing with slight variations to the composition, but ultimately decided on this one. Special thanks to Terence and Justin Poe for the critique that helped dial this one in. They are some of the best around! Thanks fellas. via 500px http://bit.ly/1Hx0JRP