Rushing Waters Through the Great Falls Gorge
The Potomac River surges through the rugged rock formations of Great Falls National Park, carving a dramatic gorge shaped by thousands of years of relentless water and time. Captured from a high vantage point, this panoramic landscape highlights the swirling currents, weathered stone, and pockets of vibrant greenery that define one of the Mid-Atlantic's most iconic natural landmarks. Photographed in Virginia, this image celebrates the raw beauty and enduring power of nature, inviting viewers to pause and appreciate the ever-changing landscape sculpted by the river's flow. #EngelPhotography #GreatFallsNationalPark #GreatFalls #PotomacRiver #Virginia #NationalPark #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #River #Gorge #RockFormations #ScenicView #OutdoorPhotography #TravelPhotography #NatureLovers #AmericanLandscape #Panorama #ExploreVirginia #NorthAmerica #TheGreatOutdoors
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Thursday, August 1st, 2013 at 3:09 AM America/New_York
Focal Length
18mm
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
ISO
100
Location
North America, The United States of America, Virginia, Great Falls, Great Falls National Park, High Watermarks Exhibit, Potomac River
Camera
Nikon D7000
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 38.995257
Longitude: -77.252489
Altitude: 45.0 meters / 147.6 feet
Longitude: -77.252489
Altitude: 45.0 meters / 147.6 feet