Hurricane Falls, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia. June 23, 2009.
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Betsy and I have been to Tallulah Gorge State Park in Georgia twice this year. We were there for the first time in June and liked it so much that we returned in October.
Actually the main reason we went back fits in very nicely with Watery Wednesday. There is a dam at the head of Tallulah Gorge that restricts the flow of water through the gorge. The picture above was taken in June and shows Hurricane Falls as it normally appears.
But a few times during the spring and fall the flood gates of the dam are open to allow the water to flow over the falls as it did before the dam was built. We went back to see the waterfalls when there was an increased flow over them.
Hurricane Falls, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia. October 14, 2009.
This picture was taken in October when the flood gates were open. Both pictures were taken from the same location. Can you see the difference a lot of water can make?
Tags: Georgia, Travels, Waterfalls, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
November 4, 2009 at 6:57 am |
Wow, what a difference!!! Great shots George.
November 4, 2009 at 8:33 am |
Oh yes, there is definitely a big difference. So pretty there.
November 4, 2009 at 9:26 am |
Yes … the difference it noticeable! It’s a beautiful place … well worth returning as time permits 😉
Hugs and blessings,
November 4, 2009 at 9:30 am |
I loved the before and after shots. How fortunate you were there for the release.
November 4, 2009 at 12:01 pm |
What a difference for sure. How fortunate you were to be able to view the falls at different times.
November 4, 2009 at 2:21 pm |
Yes, before and after make quite a difference.
November 4, 2009 at 2:28 pm |
I can see why they call it Hurricane falls George that water is really moving, love that cascading look you got in these photos!
November 4, 2009 at 3:49 pm |
Magic waters George, love it.
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November 4, 2009 at 3:49 pm |
A lovely fall. In the Sierra where we spend a lot of time we watch the waining of the flow in creeks and water falls as the summer progresses.
November 4, 2009 at 4:01 pm |
It’s beautiful.
November 4, 2009 at 5:53 pm |
That’s so neat that you took that shot from the same location for comparison! It does make a huge difference! Beautiful picture!
November 4, 2009 at 6:13 pm |
Wonderful photos of the waterfalls. Very pretty.
November 4, 2009 at 6:27 pm |
George, that is a BIG difference to the water coming over the falls!!! You are making me want to take the detour to Niagara when we go to visit my parents at christmas. It would only be a detour of 4 hours, on a drive of 7, after all.
November 4, 2009 at 7:32 pm |
This type of watery shot always gives such an ethereal feeling…this is gorgeous…
November 4, 2009 at 9:07 pm |
They are great shots of the waterful in both months. That’s interesting to see the difference. Do you use a tripod and slow down the speed? I’ve tried it without a tripod but the background is always blury due to camera shake.
November 4, 2009 at 11:32 pm |
What a difference! That’s a lot of water and really gorgeous in full flow.
November 5, 2009 at 2:20 am |
Excellent falls and excellent shot. Quite a difference when the water is released.
Neat wood pile. do you have a woodstove or a fireplace or do you heat with wood? MB
November 7, 2009 at 7:37 am |
Such a dramatic difference! Especially now that you’ve posted both photos together.