On a fall trip to Black Water Falls State Park, I visited Elakala Falls along Shays Run. There are 5 different falls along this watershed. This image shows the first falls which is only a short walk from the park lodge. The water levels were low making it easier to get close to the falls without getting covered in water spray from the falls. I often wear a pair of hip waders which allow me to get into the water and down close to the stream. I noticed a series of small pools that were filled with water bubbles and leaves and composed my shot with this area as the foreground. I used a polarizer to help reduce the glare and reduce light which allows for a longer shutter speed of 3-4 seconds. The long shutter speed creates the swirling effect of the bubbles and leaves in the pool of water.