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The book was a hit and I think anyone who is a hiker and loves waterfalls would love this guide. I gave this as a gift to my boyfriend who is a "waterfall buff" and hiker. The book gives info on where these falls are located and how to get to them.
Trail directions are excellent, although some waterfalls take a bit more effort to track down than others (but then again, that's what makes it fun). Using this book in conjunction with the [.]. You'll get your money's worth out of this book on your first outing. This book is a necessary investment for anyone who loves the outdoors and lives in or near the carolinas (or just likes to visit). website, you can spend a lifetime hunting waterfalls in north carolina. Kevin Adam's separate beauty rating and photography rating is extremely helpful.
This is the best I have seen. My only regret is that I found this book AFTER visiting North Carolina in October. Thanks, Dale Photo tips and rating ease of access. I purchased a second copy for my son right after I got my copy. Great tool for planning our next trip.
Especially if you're shooting mountainscapes in addition to waterfalls. It's a joy to use, and a pleasure to recommend.I'd add to his teaching that a nice set of Graduated ND filters (Singh-ray or equivalent) can be just as useful and beneficial as a circular polarizer. Thank you, Kevin, for your more than 20 years of hard work on this book.
Kevin's passion shines through with every description, and it's evident that he is dedicated to providing the reader with the most exhaustive listing of waterfalls available in one volume.If you plan on spending time in North Carolina shooting waterfalls, buy this book. The rating of the falls is valuable in terms of maximizing vacation time. I've read through previous versions of this book, and this by far exceeds them in content.As an avid photographer, I was looking for the definitive reference on North Carolina waterfalls, and I found it with this book.
He tells you which falls are the (subjective) best and which ones can be avoided if time is short.I can't imagine a better reference than this book, and I've yet to find one. There are times when you risk blowing out the sky without a graduated ND when shooting relatively dim waterfalls with the sky above them. It's that simple.Mr.
Adams takes the time to explain fundamental photography principles geared towards waterfall images, which is a nice touch for the beginner.He breaks down North Carolina in to various hubs, which makes the book a nice companion for planning trips to certain areas of the state.His descriptions of waterfalls, trail directions and general comments are a great resource.
It's great. Photography ratings are very detailed--letting you know what kind of shots you can get, if shrubs are usually in the way, where to get the best vantage point, etc.
There's a map of NC in the front showing the location of each hub.The directions to the trails, descriptions of said trails, and instructions on how to get the best view are perfect. The book is divided into hubs, so it's easy to catch several waterfalls in one trip -- or do a spontaneous hike based on where you are.
This book (as another reviewer mentioned) is the WNC Waterfall Bible as far as I'm concerned. I mainly look at trail length and difficulty to decide if it warrants a post-work trip.
You couldn't ask for more. As someone who lives in WNC and loves to take pictues, I keep this book in my car almost all the time.
I love to look for short hikes that can be done after work -- the book gives excellent details to decide how much time to alott for each fall.
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