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Outrageously Lovely Little Qualicum Falls! (Set 1 of 2) (+4 insets!)

Outrageously Lovely Little Qualicum Falls! (Set 1 of 2) (+4 insets!)
(+4 insets!) (Please view large for a proper look! :) (Scroll down to "Today's Pictures" for information about the insets)

Trip Talk: Big Fun at Little Qualicum Falls
After our fantastic adventure at Englishman River Provincial Park, we couldn't imagine finding another waterfall and hike that would equal that experience. Well, we were about to be delightfully corrected! Heading along the beautiful Alberni Highway, we drove 13.5 miles (21.9 km) northwest to the trailhead for Little Qualicum Falls.

Getting to the trailhead turned out to be a bit of a challenge, however. Arriving at the Google Map location, we didn't see any signs to direct us to a parking lot. We wondered if we were actually supposed to just pull off onto the shoulder, but that couldn't be right. Driving up and down the road a couple of times, we finally spotted a tiny road leading into a very small--but nicely paved--parking lot. "How did we miss that?!" we both exclaimed…a parking lot sign titled with Little Qualicum Falls was right there--it just wasn't obvious unless you knew where to look. There was exactly one spot left and Steve maneuvered our long truck expertly into place.

The trail that led from the parking lot was equally unobtrusive but we were soon wowed by the unfolding beauty before us. A glowing, vibrant forest welcomed us as we took in the beautiful environment complete with the twitters and calls of birds near and far.

Soon we heard the telltale sound of rushing water and saw water racing down a boulder-strewn chasm below. What a sight! Peeking over the side of the trail as we went, we found ourselves totally blown away by the views we saw. How can nature be so beautiful?! WOW!!

Working our way up the trail and across a well-constructed bridge, we eventually came to an observation lookout and found ourselves staring in awe at the gorgeous two-levels of Little Qualicum Falls…WHAT A SIGHT! The shape of the falls, the way the logs seemed to arrange themselves so perfectly around the base of the main drop…the color of water in the pools and stream…the rocks and formations…it was just jaw-dropping!!

The only thing which ruined the remarkable beauty of this place was the chain-link fencing along the edge of the deep chasm. They were annoying eyesores but unfortunately this place has a history of people falling to their deaths so the fencing is necessary. It took a bit of looking around but we were able to get plenty of nice angles through various holes in the fence and over the top.

When we had satisfied our exploration of the area, we found a nice place for our lunch and enjoyed the views and the sound of crashing water cascading over the falls, tumbling topsy-turvy down the streambed towards the sea. What a joy to behold such incredible beauty! How lucky we were to get the opportunity to see this lovely place! Neither of us will ever take for granted our good fortune that allows us to explore the world.

At one point on the meandering hike back to the truck, I noticed movement just off the trail. Investigating closer, I was delighted to find a garter snake on the hunt for lunch. While I was slowly crept nearer, stepping carefully over branches and around trees--clicking away with my Sony camera--a kid-filled family walking past noticed me and wondered what I was looking at. I told them it was a snake and if they approached quietly they might get a glimpse too...so, one by one they copied my stealthy movement and because the garter snake was relaxed and unafraid, they were able to see it too! Everyone stood frozen, appreciating its beauty until it silently slipped away into the brush. Then we chatted about snakes for a few minutes before we all headed off on our hikes again! What a fun memory for this day!

Today's Pictures
My main picture shows the awesome double-levels of Little Qualicum Falls, complete with logs that got stuck on the way down! This was a sight we stared at for a long time…it was just so beautiful!

My first inset is a wide panorama showing the bridge up to the Falls and starring Steve in the middle! Other insets include some of the gorgeous views as we hiked the trail up to the Falls and finally, a pictures of the darling garter snake that allowed me to take its picture. I hope you enjoy the show! :)

Pam, have you ever seen a "double-decker" waterfall like this one? What a special sight! We are amazed at the beautiful shapes that waterfalls can create and this particular one almost seems man-made because it's so pretty. I like to do long-exposure shots of waterfalls but they require tripods and we didn't have one with us today. Have you ever fooled around with long-exposure? I looked in your stream but didn't find any, though you may have a trove of these which you never uploaded. :) It's a fun skill to work on if the conditions are right and you're in the mood! Anyway, I'm sending a virtual *hug* your way on this soon-to-be-rainy day!

Explored on 2/24/20; highest placement #1.

Stephan Fey, Walter 7.8.1956, Nora Caracci, Gary Benson (grbenson3 on flickr) and 61 other people have particularly liked this photo


41 comments - The latest ones
 Kama 56
Kama 56
Jolie cascade et coin de nature
4 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
La magie de la nature opérera a l'infini ..D'une extrême beauté vos rendus.
Bonne et douce semaine
4 years ago.
 sunlight
sunlight club
Ein sehr schöner Wasserall und eine interessante Beschreibung !
4 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe photo avec notes. Nicole.
4 years ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
beautiful pictures and scenery!
4 years ago.
 Jadviga Grase
Jadviga Grase club
Fantastic view and capture!
4 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A spectacular set of landscape images and the usual superb narrative Janet,
The second and third pips I find especially interesting.
4 years ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Ja,,het Zijn Mooie Watervallen,,,dank zij jou kan ik ze ook eens zien--Super Mooi
het lijkt me meer een waterval die afhankelijk van smeltende sneeuw of veel regen is dan zijn ze mooier..maar de woestheid is hier ook goed te zien!
4 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Awesome rustic shots! Love the snake capture!

Admired in:
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4 years ago.
 Dominique 60
Dominique 60 club
un lieu magique !!
4 years ago.
 Ruesterstaude
Ruesterstaude club
Hier zeigst du mal einen kompletten Wasserfall, Janet! Schön zu sehen, wie sich der Bach durch die Felsen schlängelt!
4 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
solid serie¡¡¡ like a lot PIP shots, masterpieces JAanet
4 years ago.
 ColRam
ColRam
Une belle lumière !
4 years ago.
 Kawasirius
Kawasirius club
Superbe vues d'un lieu magique et d'une beauté remarquable ! Une mention pour le premier insert panoramique qui donne une perspective de toute beauté sur cette passerelle !
Bonne semaine, Janet !
4 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
WHAT A GLORIOUS PLACE.. SO BEAUTIFUL !!

YES... THERE ARE MANY WATERFALLS IN ENGLAND AND WHALES AND SCOTLAND , SOME OF MY BEST MEMORIES COME FROM ALL TOISE PLACES AND WONDERFUL WATER OF MANY KINDS.

IT AS YOU SO RIGHTLY SAY.. I CAN NEVER TAKE SUCH THING FOR GRANTED .. ESPECAILLY MAROONED HERE IN OKLAHOMA

BIG HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
4 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
quelle beauté sauvage !!
4 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful watrfall; very well captured.
4 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Wonderful capture of this waterfall. Great pips also Well done Janet Regards Tess
4 years ago.
 ©UdoSm
©UdoSm club
A great landscape...
4 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
★彡 Good work, this is beautiful Janet.
Have a lovely new week 彡★
4 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Hi Janet. What a magical spot! I’d like to explore it in person!
Have a super week.
4 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Janet that waterfall is so beautiful and I have never seen one with that wonderful stepped effect before, - almost like a separate pool before it cascades on downwards. A great set of PiPs. I particularly like the panorama. I love the light that even manages to highlight the details at the bottom of the falls. Your lovely notes bring it all to life and I can almost hear the rushing sound of the waterfall. Well captured.
4 years ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
What a fantastic place, I can fully understand why you and Steve fell in love with this place. I just love the sound of water, whereby it's either the little waves lapping against the sand, large waves against the rocks or in waterfalls like this - I even like the sound of rain. I must admit I haven't seen a waterfall like this, in different stages - so it's lovely seeing so much beauty through your photos - thank you sweetie.
4 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A captivating set of images from these amazing falls...............fantastic detail, gorgeous light and dizzying heights. Just awesome!

I love the shot of the garter snake - perfectly sharp and detailed and a nicely dark background. I like the vignette you added too.

Janet, I noted your remark about not carrying a tripod on hikes................have a look at the Manfrotto Pixi mini tripod. Ideal for carrying in a jacket pocket or rucsack. It won't take a camera with a long lens on, but it's very useful for most other stuff. Dead cheap on Ebay too! I carry one most of the time and it's got me a few shots I wouldn't otherwise have got and it's get for tabletop photography too. www.manfrotto.com/uk-en/collections/supports/pixi-series/?gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxXw64q2WLQ8RTNZIThd_5bUrSg1jgrXLbWcryLnENlyTFXq7yt0T2hBoC_5kQAvD_BwE
4 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
I love waterfalls not only because they produce such a beautiful sound, but also because they often look so romantic in the landscape, like this one. It was certainly a great experience for you hikers to watch this lovely waterfall!
4 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal club
Wow, I can see why you love this place, Janet! This fall is magnificent!!
4 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Fabulous additions to the group Janet

Thank you for posting
www.ipernity.com/group/magicalsunlight
4 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Returning to say Congratulations in Explore. Well deserved for this image.
4 years ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
amazing!!!
4 years ago.
 dgmphoto
dgmphoto club
Very nice images indeed. At the moment some of us in the UK have far too much water, as rivers fill and flood.
4 years ago.
 Susanne Hoy
Susanne Hoy
Wow! That's breathtaking! I love waterfalls and gorges. One can feel the dynamic of the water. The insets are great too. Especially I like the snake.
4 years ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbe cascade bien prise !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
4 years ago.
 Erika Akire
Erika Akire
...like your very impressive capture, Janet...
4 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Superbe paysage !
4 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Was für eine wilde Schlucht! Der Blick von der Brücke muss grandios und beängstigend zugleich sein!
4 years ago.
 niraK68
niraK68 club
Wow was für ein toller Wasserfall
4 years ago.
 Angelofruhr
Angelofruhr club
A nice landscape!
4 years ago.
 David Michael
David Michael club
Oh wow! What a fantastic place. The light is stunningly good and I can hear the falls!!! Wonderful :)
4 years ago.
 Gary Benson (grbenson3 on flickr)
Gary Benson (grbenso…
Wonderful capture!!
3 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
splendid view, superb shot !
3 years ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Wunderschöne Bilder!!
3 years ago.

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