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, District of Columbia, Virginia, Great Falls, Great Falls National Park, National Park, 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