Sometimes I just like to take the scenic route home.  Yesterday I swung by Dismal Falls for some frozen waterfall photography!

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 I strapped on my waders and started milling about, feeling my way through the ice.  I creeped forward towards the opening in the ice, making sure not to fall off the shelf that I knew was there! I got as close as I could while staying in my comfort zone(I really didn't want to fall in).

This photo  is a composite of multiple shots to capture moving ice on the lower left.

Dismal Fall WinterFrozen Dismal Falls, located in Bland county near highway 42. Images of a frozen waterfall in southwest Virginia.

I really like this icicle shooting out diagonally. 

Dismal Fall WinterFrozen Dismal Falls, located in Bland county near highway 42. Images of a frozen waterfall in southwest Virginia.

Then, climbing around on the ice and rocks of the falls, I got as close to these foreground icicles as I could(again, really didn't want to slide off into the water!)  The longer I stayed there the more the fog appeared, which add a really nice element to the top of the photo.

Dismal Fall WinterFrozen Dismal Falls, located in Bland county near highway 42. Images of a frozen waterfall in southwest Virginia.

By now the rain was coming down at a pretty good pace.  This was the first time I had really soaked the new Pentax, and fortunately it survived just fine.  Before leaving, I crawled up to the top of the falls to grab one shot of the classic Dismal Falls composition.  I just love how this part of the fall sort of 'reaches' out to the viewer.

Dismal Fall WinterFrozen Dismal Falls, located in Bland county near highway 42. Images of a frozen waterfall in southwest Virginia.

Thanks for looking!