Pennsylvania Waterfalls: A Guide for Hikers and Photographers [Paperback]

Scott E. Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 10, 2004

Beautiful color photos of waterfalls

Directions to sites, distance, difficulty, elevation change, and highlights along the way

Tips for photographers on composition, exposures, unique perspectives, and gear

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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About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (December 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811731847
• ISBN-13: 978-0811731843
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #473,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Falling Waters, May 29, 2007

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doomsdayer520 (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pennsylvania Waterfalls: A Guide for Hikers and Photographers (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~]

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Obviously a Labor of Love, June 3, 2005

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Bradley Lewis (State College, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pennsylvania Waterfalls: A Guide for Hikers and Photographers (Paperback)

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!!)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!, August 21, 2005

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M. Lewis (Jersey Shore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pennsylvania Waterfalls: A Guide for Hikers and Photographers (Paperback)

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.