Waterfalls in Onondaga County, New York

Top waterfalls

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Brickyard FallsOnondaga County · 186 m

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Bucktail FallsOnondaga County · 272 m

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The CascadesOnondaga County · 360 m

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Edwards FallsOnondaga County · 206 m

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Fellows FallsOnondaga County · 262 m

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Pratts FallsOnondaga County · 373 m

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How to photograph waterfalls

Waterfalls photograph best in soft, even light: overcast days, deep shade, or the hour after sunrise before direct sun hits the water. Bright sun on white water blows highlights and adds harsh contrast.

• Use 1/4 to 1 second for a silky look; 1/500 s or faster freezes individual drops.
• A circular polarizer cuts glare on wet rocks and leaves and deepens greens — rotate it while watching the rocks, not the sky.
• Spring snowmelt and the days after heavy rain give the strongest flow; late summer flow can drop to a trickle.
• Look for a foreground: a mossy boulder, a fallen log or the creek's leading lines make a stronger frame than the falls alone.
• Keep a microfiber cloth handy — spray drifts onto the lens, especially at the plunge pool.

Season: Peak flow is usually in late spring; autumn adds color around the falls, and winter can bring ice formations at colder locations.