Sunrise at Upper Salmon Falls Area

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This gorgeous little waterfall below Upper Salmon Falls in Hagerman is a favorite of mine to photograph. It is beautiful during every season of the year, and I have enjoyed capturing snow falling there in wintertime, gold and red colors in the fall, and summer sunrises as well. Near the end of May 2026, I made a trip to the area to see what spring looked like. I arrived very early before sunrise and took several blue hour images, then several more as the sun began to rise. This area is sometimes called “Fall Hole,” because of the many waterfalls along this short stretch of the Snake. The falls in this image only drop about 4-6 feet but extend nearly the full width of the river. Using a slow exposure caused the water to become smooth as silk, while the swirling misty water below the falls reflected the soft colors in the sky. For me, this image evokes a very peaceful and calm feeling, and the complementary colors are quite pleasing.