Topic 1: Photographing water

All of these tips apply to any type of water: waves, river, waterfall, etc.

Finding the best waterfalls

What makes the best waterfalls for a photo?

Rgps

Polarizing/ND

Time of day to shoot waterfalls

Composing waterfall photos

Leading lines

Get far back and include some environment

Smaller pieces of the waterfall/telephoto

Photographing waterfalls in winter/slippery conditions

Wear waders.  Getting in the right spots

Keeping your lens clean

Huge microfiber cloth

Two lenses

Exposure time

Better to underexpose

Topic 2: Trip Planning

Google earth

Schmoozing visitor centers/hotel desk clerks

Local gazeteer

Hiking blogs

Doodads of the Week!

Jim: Arlo Pro

Brenda: https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/professional-padded-insert

Nathan: Blue Yeti Mic