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Highbridge Waterfall at Andrew Molera State Park

Highbridge Waterfall; natural, beautiful Big Sur California Coastal Waterfall at Andrew Molera State Park

• Waterfall Name: Highbridge Falls
• Waterfall Location:just off Pacific Coast Highway 1, Andrew Molera State Park , 21 miles south of Carmel, 69 miles north of Hearst Castle San Simeon California.
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• Contact for Waterfall Information: 831-667-2315 Andrew Molera California State Park Monterey County:
• Waterfall Height: 70 feet
• Waterfall Access: Short trail hike, no dogs
  LINK: Dog Regulations at Andrew Molera State Park
• Season Best Viewing: December / May
• Waterfall Trail Distance:Short
• Waterfall Trail Difficulty: Easy
• Falls Elevation: 100 feet
• Falls Lat/Long: +36° 16' 48.00", -121° 49' 48.00"
• Directions and Parking: Park and take short hike up a small road on the east side of Pacific Coast Highway 1 at Andrew Molera State Park
• Waterfall Summary, more information, comments:
  Highbridge Falls: Is a short hike up a small road on the east side of Pacific Coast Highway 1 at Andrew Molera State Park 20 miles south of Carmel. Highbridge Falls is a 70 foot high cascading waterfall that is seasonally quite nice. There are a multitude of not so famous waterfalls in Big Sur like Highbridge Falls; exploring the wilderness creeks can yeld some hidden jewels like this one and Plaskett Creek. The real attraction of Andrew Molera State Park is the fabulous beach, miles of trails winding over bluffs through meadows, beaches and hilltops; there is also a popular primitive walk-in trail camp. The waterfall is worth seeing November through May but the state park is worth a visit anytime all year round.

Play it Safe in the creek bed and around the waterfalls:

Use good common since and consider your physical condition and capabilities. Creeks and waterfalls are dangerous places; it is easy to fall even if you are sober, don't drink. Visiting waterfalls often involves crossing creeks and rock hopping; wet and mossy rocks can cause bone breaking slips. Fast currents can be troublesome and drowning can happen even in shallow still water. Stay away from the cliffs unless you are an experienced climber. Looking down from the top of the falls is usually not really an impressive vantage point anyway. Having a friend along on a waterfall trek once saved my life, TAKE ALONG A FRIEND, it's more fun anyway and you can get in some pictures.

Clothing and Equipment:

It is easy to fall and get wet when visiting a waterfall, I usually do. Wear good boots or shoes and tough old clothing and bring an extra change and towels if you want to be dry. Layering is the best way to dress anytime you adventure outdoors on the Big Sur California Pacific Coast. Bring a map or at least get good directions. Bring food and water; you don't want to drink the creek water and picnics are fun. Bring your camera, accessories and a friend to take a waterfall picture with you in it.

Waterfall Photography Tips and Tricks;
Digital Camera or Single Reflex Camera and Film?:

You can get the best pictures using a SLR camera and film but digital cameras are getting better every day and many have settings which are comparable or mimic film cameras settings.
Shutter Speeds:What makes waterfall and flowing creek photographs get that soft look is a slow shutter speed and with film use of film with a low ISO; this effect is more pronounced with larger flows of splashing water (don't forget to take care to keep your camera, digital or film, dry). Many digital cameras allow for a slower shutter speed which is usually desirable although it can also be cool under certain conditions to shoot with a fast shutter speed and stop the motion of the water.
Bracket Your Shots:If you are looking for the perfect shot you should bracket (over expose a little usually) your exposures so your water looks nice and white not grey, the correct exposure is especially important if you have people it the shoot too. Many digital cameras have bracket settings for shutter speed as well.
Tripods:With any camera it will be better to shoot using a tripod. Camera motion can blur the picture easier at slow shutter speeds. Use a cable, remote or timer for hands-off the camera shooting for a nice clear shot.
Overcast or Sunlight?: Light overcast days are usually considered to be the best for photographing waterfalls; you can get a softer look although you can sometimes get some cool effects like lens flares, stop-motion, rainbows and light rays filtering through the tree branches when the sun is out. Lens Filters:A polarizing filter will eliminate the reflections and glare off the water and wet surfaces and give your photo a nice rich look. Under certain circumstances a neutral density filter can allow for longer exposures enhancing that soft look.
Camera Angles:Shoot from a variety of angles. No picture is worth getting hurt for but if the terrain allows shots other than straight on can make waterfall photographs much more dynamic and interesting.