Autumn Framing at Great Falls National Park
Golden autumn leaves softly frame the rugged beauty of Great Falls National Park as the Potomac River carves its way through ancient rock formations in northern Virginia. Captured by James Engel, this composition uses a blurred foreground to draw the eye toward the rushing water and dramatic cliffs beyond, creating a sense of depth and inviting the viewer into the landscape. The vibrant fall colors, textured granite, and flowing river combine to showcase one of the East Coast's most iconic natural destinations, celebrating the peaceful beauty of autumn in the American wilderness. #EngelPhotography #GreatFallsNationalPark #GreatFalls #PotomacRiver #Virginia #NationalPark #FallColors #Autumn #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography #ScenicVista #River #Rapids #RockFormations #Outdoors #ExploreVirginia #NorthAmerica #LandscapesAndNature
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Friday, October 14th, 2022 at 12:45 PM America/New_York
Focal Length
60mm
Shutter Speed
1/1000 sec
Aperture
ƒ/4
ISO
64
Location
North America, The United States of America, District of Columbia, Virginia, Great Falls, Great Falls National Park, Potomac River
Camera
Nikon D850
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 38.993843
Longitude: -77.249702
Altitude: 9.0 meters / 29.5 feet
Longitude: -77.249702
Altitude: 9.0 meters / 29.5 feet