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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OA WORLD2357 viewsIt's hard when friends want to see a particular waterfalls and one must put up with this blighted scene on the way in.

Some body has to be Oaldalbatross. :)
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Not for everyone.2356 viewsGet in shape before trying this one. There was storm damage well before the 2011 tornado that hit the area and it is over logs and without a trail most of the way.

If you are in good physical shape this will be fun and check your resolve. But, hey, I am old so I SHOULD be tired.
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quarry Falls-32356 viewsI am using a circular polarizing filter and graduated filtering to get the lighting and coloring you see in this photo.
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Upper Bubbling Spring Falls2356 viewsNot a long hike from NC-218 but, if you don't like Laurel bushes and rock hopping stay on the road.
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Early Fall2355 viewsThe rains still have not come to Margariette, making them rather dry.
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Downstream from Brogden2353 viewsWe found this little bonus just down stream fro Brogden Creek Falls.
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Middle Falls2352 viewsFrom here up was a little much without my experienced hiker buddies but, I'll be back.

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Jones Falls2350 views
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Little Stony Creek Top 2349 viewsWhen leaving the parking lot this will be the first of three Falls you see.
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Top Falls2349 viewsThis falls is referred to as Elekala 1 meaning it is the first falls one sees when starting down hill.

A photographers test bed for photographing waterfalls. Located inside
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Scary Place2345 viewsAfter the upper river, just below the upper falls, does a hard right turn, the plunge begins.
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Rock Island Veil2344 viewsMost falls do not look like this but, this group of falls, with proper light, ared just plain fun to tinker with.
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