Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


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Lower Blue Hole1308 viewsThe falls in this album are located less than ten miles from Elizabethton, TN. just off TN 91. Look for the sign.
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Color My World Misty Blue1268 viewsJust could not resist doctoring this one a bit due to it's name.
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An artist I am not.1213 viewsAn artist would have gotten a better shot of Upper Blue Hole.
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Trick896 viewsWaterfalls don't really look like this. A local photographer is confident enough in his own work to share this trick.

Rotate the polarized filter for the least glare. Close the aperture as much as possible.(I use f-11) With the shutter speed as low as possible, (shoot for a full second if possible), start experimenting until you get just the photo you are looking for. I prefer mine a little dark so I can process them using Picasa 3. The silky look is directly tied to shutter speed and a cloudy day doesn't
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Through The Laurels897 viewsUpper Blue Hole through the laurel bushes that surround it.
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Lower Blue Hole891 viewsIf this is my last day on Earth I am glad I spent it here with BJ.
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Different view of squirt922 views
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Squirt!1368 views
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Low water middle Falls883 viewsTo the Lady Cheese Heads: Hope you had a pleasant dip, a fun trip.
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Middle Falls927 views
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Middle Blue Hole858 views
 
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