Nature photography is one of my favorite past times.  Great Falls has so much to offer year around. 

The water level varies greatly as you see in the photographs.  The photograph in the upper right was taken this spring when we had record rains in Virginia. Below it you will see one taken just after the record snow storm of February 2010. Follow the ling to many more!  The photo at the bottom right shows a resident Grey Heron crossing the falls from the Maryland side.

At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country.

220 cubic feet of water are passing every second in the flood shot to the right in March of 2010

Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital.

Same place on the Potomac River below with a little more water!

A Grey Heron flies over Great Falls Above and sits by the water below.

Winter Storm at Great Falls Feb 2010 CLICK FOR MORE!