A travel photographer and documentary filmmaker has captured striking footage of the spectacular fall foliage and surging, powerful waters of Taughannock Falls in Ulysses, New York.
Recorded by Mic-Anthony Hay last October, the video depicts the 215-foot-tall waterfall at Taughannock Falls State Park right as the seasons change from autumn to winter. The drone footage showcases blazing warm reds and rich, luscious greens offset against the rushing white water and the grey rock face, making for truly impressive viewing. After sharing the video on Instagram, Mic-Anthony amassed over two million views on the platform. The photographer captured the footage after taking several trips around various parks and trails in the upstate regions of New York. “I’m a big fan of visiting familiar places during various seasons and different times of the day because the experience is always unique,” he told iBestTravel.
Mic-Anthony expressed that while he is always inspired to share visual stories from the places he visits, he felt a special mission was required to showcase the raw, natural beauty of his home. “My goal is to show people that there is more to the state than just New York City. Especially during the peak of fall foliage color! The post was immediately shared by various outlets gaining millions of views. However, it was the response from the locals that was most special for me. The residents of Ithaca left many comments on the post, proud that their favorite spot for a local adventure was being recognized worldwide. For me, this is everything because although I love traveling to places far away to see new spots, I think everyone should equally appreciate and care for the locations closest to them,” he explained to iBestTravel.
Taughannock Falls State Park is part of the Finger Lakes Region, offering a range of activities such as nature trails, hiking, picnic areas, cross-country skiing, and beach swimming.
More of Mic-Anthony’s work is available at his official website.
