Undine Falls

Undine Falls is a striking two-tiered waterfall on Lava Creek in Yellowstone, dropping around 60 feet through a narrow basalt canyon framed by dense forest. The overlook pullout right off Grand Loop Road puts you directly above the falls, where a wide-angle lens lets you capture both tiers together with the canyon walls closing in on either side. For a more dramatic composition, position yourself at the railing and use the rocky gorge as a natural frame. Overcast days work best here since the deep canyon creates harsh shadows in direct sunlight, and the soft diffused light of an overcast morning brings out the cool greens and grays of the basalt. The pullout is paved and accessible with no hiking required, making it a quick stop, though you have limited vantage points, so experiment with focal lengths to isolate the upper or lower tier separately. (Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States)