Beautiful waterfalls grace Pennsylvania's natural landscape. This full-color guide takes hikers to 66 of the most picturesque falls in the state, offering detailed descriptions of each hike, color maps, and features to look for on the trail. Photographers will find hints on when to be at the falls for the best light and how to get the best views.
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Scott E. Brown is an avid outdoor photographer, he has had articles and images published in several nature magazines. He lives in Horsham, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the North American Nature Photographers Association.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very unique book for both lovers of Pennsylvania's outdoor treasures, and those who love to take pictures of them. As can be seen in the subtitle, this very attractive and informative book is tailored for two crowds - hikers and photographers, though the term "hikers" is used loosely. Thanks to our state's surprisingly varied natural history, there are a plethora of small picturesque waterfalls in Pennsylvania, and as can be found in this book, a great many of them can be reached very easily by car for the weekend rambler crowd. Granted, as an active PA hiker I can think of a few excellent but less-accessible waterfalls that Scott E. Brown does not cover here. But on the other hand, the good news is that the easy accessibility of the many falls that Brown does cover will allow more people to appreciate the values of Pennsylvania's natural treasures. Only a few of the falls covered by Brown require any real hiking - notably the stupendous Ricketts Glen State Park and a couple of State Game Lands areas in Sullivan County. Otherwise, the waterfall lover is in luck because the vast majority of waterfalls described by Brown are accessible via rambles of less than two miles in length, and a few are even right next to parking lots.
Regardless of the requirements on the visitor's feet, the best aspect of this book is the photography, with dozens of lavish examples of Brown's expert compositions. These beautiful shots will hold over the PA nature lover until you can get to these falls yourself. Brown's focus on photography is definitely the key to this book's uniqueness, because he has surely written for the shutterbug. Brown includes many great tips for the pro photographer, not just for general outdoor work but also for many of the particular waterfalls themselves. One must appreciate the great amount of hard work Brown did in order to get the shots presented in this book - and the best part is that he advises other photographers on how to get even better shots. So for those interested in capturing dozens of under-appreciated PA waterfalls on film, and for those who just want an easy and rewarding ramble to unexpected natural treasures, this book is an excellent addition to both your backpack and your coffee table. [~doomsdayer520~]
Regardless of the requirements on the visitor's feet, the best aspect of this book is the photography, with dozens of lavish examples of Brown's expert compositions. These beautiful shots will hold over the PA nature lover until you can get to these falls yourself. Brown's focus on photography is definitely the key to this book's uniqueness, because he has surely written for the shutterbug. Brown includes many great tips for the pro photographer, not just for general outdoor work but also for many of the particular waterfalls themselves. One must appreciate the great amount of hard work Brown did in order to get the shots presented in this book - and the best part is that he advises other photographers on how to get even better shots. So for those interested in capturing dozens of under-appreciated PA waterfalls on film, and for those who just want an easy and rewarding ramble to unexpected natural treasures, this book is an excellent addition to both your backpack and your coffee table. [~doomsdayer520~]
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This is a FANTASTIC guide book to waterfalls in the Keystone State. It is really exactly the book for what I wanted. Gorgeous color photographs of waterfalls, shot by someone who not only knows how to shoot them, but who loves nature photography and really wants to pass his expertise on to the reader. And he uses real film, which in this digital age, is a refreshing and inspiring turn.
And I should also add that not only is this a beautiful book from a photographic standpoint, but he includes copious details about the waterfalls, how to find them and how best to approach them, and plenty of geological, historical and ecological information. He even includes GPS positioning data!
Thanks, Scott, for a perfect book (with the exception that all the waterfalls lie outside of a 100 mile radius of my house!!)
And I should also add that not only is this a beautiful book from a photographic standpoint, but he includes copious details about the waterfalls, how to find them and how best to approach them, and plenty of geological, historical and ecological information. He even includes GPS positioning data!
Thanks, Scott, for a perfect book (with the exception that all the waterfalls lie outside of a 100 mile radius of my house!!)
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book is terrific! The color photos in the book are clear and beautiful. This book was easy to follow, gave easy to follow directions, and gave a lot of insight on what time of day and the time of year to take perfect pictures. This book even tells you what camera lenses to use. I've purchased many waterfall books and I have to say that this one is the best I've seen! I only hope that Scott Brown writes books (and takes photos) in his neighboring states.
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Very Good Guide for Photographers
We are going on vacation to the Poconos soon and, as an avid amateur photographer, I love to photograph waterfalls. So what better book than this one.
Published 1 month ago by W. F. Lehman
Great Book
I live in New Zealand. In October I plan to travel to Pennsylvania to photograph waterfalls in the fall.
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Published 15 months ago by Nick
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: A Guide for Hikers and Photographers
One of the most useful books I have seen. Not only are the pictures wonderful, but the detailed directions should be helpful in locating the various waterfalls during an upcoming... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Kathy Dore
A Guide for our latest vacation, too.
During a week in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, we used this guidebook to help us learn about waterfalls in the area. Read more
Published on April 14, 2010 by C. Barkley
I Keep It In the Car
I keep this book in the car for our travels around Pennsylvania - just in case we're near a waterfall. Read more
Published on January 25, 2009 by A. Grosso
first time hiker to PA
Very good guide to all the photogenic spots in the entire PA as opposed to only specific parts of PA. Read more
Published on June 15, 2008 by MJC
Awesome guide to PA Waterfalls
Really well written, beautifully photogaphed, and easy to understand guide, I absolutely love this. He tells you everything you need to know in order to get great shots at... Read more
Published on May 15, 2008 by J. Ibbs
Like waterfalls? Buy this book!
Pennsylvania Waterfalls is an excellent book on waterfalls in the Keystone state. While he doesn't cover every known falls in PA, Scott Brown hits almost all of the major,... Read more
Published on March 8, 2008 by J. Good
1st Rate Book
Well written, put together so we could easily choose which hikes were for us. Excellent directions to some outstanding out of the falls. I can't rate this book highly enough. Read more
Published on October 15, 2007 by Robert L. Tate
wonderful waterfalls
This book made my insatiable quest for waterfalls very easy with great directions. Ricketts Glen State Park is one awesome hike!!
Published on June 19, 2007 by H. Hackett
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Grey Towers is the estate where Gifford Pinchot conceived the idea of a national professional forest service. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lower plunge, lower parking area, upper drop, falls parking area, main falls, energy wheel, old woods road, hemlock grove, plunge pool, elevation change, gravel parking area, entire falls, lower falls Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Loyalsock Trail, Ricketts Glen, Twin Falls, Ganoga Glen, Sullivan Run, Super Angulon, Fall Brook, Heberly Run, Park Service, Adams Falls, Dingmans Falls, Rock Run, Jonathan Run, Kitchen Creek, Pigeon Falls, Wyoming State Forest, Falls Creek, Miners Run, Worlds End State Park, Angel Falls, Big Falls, Dry Run Road, Glen Onoko, Mill Road, Ore Run New!
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Grey Towers is the estate where Gifford Pinchot conceived the idea of a national professional forest service. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lower plunge, lower parking area, upper drop, falls parking area, main falls, energy wheel, old woods road, hemlock grove, plunge pool, elevation change, gravel parking area, entire falls, lower falls Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Loyalsock Trail, Ricketts Glen, Twin Falls, Ganoga Glen, Sullivan Run, Super Angulon, Fall Brook, Heberly Run, Park Service, Adams Falls, Dingmans Falls, Rock Run, Jonathan Run, Kitchen Creek, Pigeon Falls, Wyoming State Forest, Falls Creek, Miners Run, Worlds End State Park, Angel Falls, Big Falls, Dry Run Road, Glen Onoko, Mill Road, Ore Run New!
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