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Martin Belan

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  • Dark Hollow Falls Close Up
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Nature

    Photographing Dark Hollow Falls in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

    The hike to Dark Hollow Falls is one of the shortest waterfall hike in Shenandoah National Park.  Dark Hollow Falls is a picturesque waterfall with a 70 foot drop.  The trailhead for the falls is well marked at mile marker…

    By Martin Belan
  • Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Notch State Park, Maine
    Landscapes,  Nature,  Olympus / OM System,  Photo Gear

    My Micro Four Thirds Waterfall Photography Kit

    Waterfalls are one of the favorite subjects for nature photographers.  However, many waterfalls require a somewhat lengthy hike usually on uneven terrain. Lower Lynn Camp Falls, Smoky Mountains Since many waterfalls require a long hike in order to photograph them,…

    By Martin Belan
  • Vermont Autumn Countryside
    Landscapes,  Nature,  Software

    Turn Your Fall Landscape Photographs into Works of Art

    Fall is one of my favorite seasons for landscape photography.  If you can time the changing colors right in your area, you can create some beautiful landscape photographs. Original Photograph There are several photo processing plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom…

    By Martin Belan
  • Meigs Falls, Smoky Mountains
    Landscapes,  National Parks

    Meigs Falls, A Smoky Mountains Waterfall Right Along the Road

    To access many of the waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you need to hike for 1+ miles up a mountain trail.  But not Meigs Falls. Meigs Falls, 240mm Focal Length Meigs Falls is located right on Little…

    By Martin Belan
  • Laurel Falls, Smoky Mountains
    Landscapes,  National Parks

    Photographing Laurel Falls in the Smoky Mountains

    Laurel Falls is a popular tourist destination in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  During the day both parking areas are usually filled and people are also parking down the road.  So it’s best to photograph the Laurel Falls early…

    By Martin Belan
  • Grotto Falls Cascade
    Landscapes,  National Parks

    Photographing Roaring Fork Waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    The Roaring Fork Auto Tour is a popular destination in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Roaring Fork is just a few miles from downtown Gatlinburg. Roaring Fork has several old cabins to photograph, but I enjoy photographing the waterfalls…

    By Martin Belan
  • Rapids Along Tremont Road, Smoky Mountains - Before
    Landscapes,  Photo Stories

    Photo Story: Tremont Road Rapids, Smoky Mountains

    Tremont Road is a less traveled road in the most visited National Park in the United States – the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Tremont Road runs along side the Middle Prong of the Little River. Rapids Along Tremont Road…

    By Martin Belan
  • Sunrise, Little River Road
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Travel

    Where to Photograph Sunrises and Sunsets in the Smoky Mountains

    The Smokey Mountains has numerous locations to photograph beautiful mountain vistas.  The sunrises and sunsets are especially Beautiful with the mountain scenery and ethereal fog.  Here are a few of my favorite spots for Smoky Mountain sunrises and sunsets. Sunset…

    By Martin Belan
  • Cascade Along Tremont Road, Smoky Mountains
    Landscapes,  National Parks,  Travel

    Try Tremont Road to Photograph Waterfalls and Cascades away from the Smoky Mountain Crowds

    The Great Smoky Mountains National Park can get very crowded especially during the peak seasons.  In fact, the Smoky Mountains is the most visited national park in the United States. Lower Lynn Camp Falls Large crowds can be frustrating to…

    By Martin Belan
  • Independence Grove Sunrise
    Landscapes,  Photo Stories

    Photo Story: Chicago Independence Grove Sunrise

    While visiting friends and family in Chicago, I decided to take an early morning walk at Independence Grove Nature Preserve. Independence Grove is located in Libertyville, Illinois which is north of Chicago.  Independence Grove is 1,151 acres with miles of…

    By Martin Belan
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