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.


Last additions - Tennessee
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Middle Blue Hole1634 viewsAug 18, 2011
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Lower Blue Hole1621 viewsIf this is my last day on Earth I am glad I spent it here with BJ.Aug 18, 2011
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Different view of squirt1696 viewsAug 18, 2011
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Squirt!2226 viewsAug 18, 2011
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Low water middle Falls1618 viewsTo the Lady Cheese Heads: Hope you had a pleasant dip, a fun trip.Aug 18, 2011
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Middle Falls1673 viewsAug 18, 2011
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Trick1677 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
Aug 18, 2011
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Upper Spivey1592 viewsThis Falls is located on US 19E just inside Tennessee. You can see it from the car.Aug 16, 2011
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Seal Face1600 viewsCan you pick out the Seal Face on Spivey Falls?Aug 16, 2011
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Lower Blue Hole2199 viewsThe falls in this album are located less than ten miles from Elizabethton, TN. just off TN 91. Look for the sign.Aug 14, 2011
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Color My World Misty Blue2204 viewsJust could not resist doctoring this one a bit due to it's name.Aug 14, 2011
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An artist I am not.2083 viewsAn artist would have gotten a better shot of Upper Blue Hole. Aug 14, 2011
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