Silverton Falls

Silverton Falls is a multi-tiered cascade tucked into a forested canyon in Banff National Park, where the river drops dramatically over layered rock faces surrounded by dense conifer trees. The main falls offer a strong vertical composition, but exploring the trail lets you discover additional tiers that most visitors miss, giving you more intimate and less crowded frames. A wide angle lens works well for capturing the full height of the falls alongside the canyon walls, while a longer exposure softens the water into silky streaks against the textured rock. Overcast days are ideal here since the forest canopy and canyon shade create harsh contrast in direct sun; cloudy light gives you even tones and richer greens. Bring waterproof footwear as the rocks near the base can be wet and slippery, and a polarizing filter will help cut glare and bring out the detail in the water and surrounding foliage. (Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada)