Visitors jump the fence to access the top of the falls and disregard warnings of unstable cliffs

Visitors jump the fence to access the top of the falls and disregard warnings of unstable cliffs

The view from the air. This shows the paths along the highly unstable edge. There is remnants of an old fence that has since collapsed to the falls below. The cleared section marks a popular selfie point.

The view from the air. This shows the paths along the highly unstable edge. There is remnants of an old fence that has since collapsed to the falls below. The cleared section marks a popular selfie point.

View from the top. The top of the falls.

View from the top. The top of the falls.

A casual walk along the tops of the falls, despite warnings of unstable cliffs, visitors frequent the upper rivers edge.

A casual walk along the tops of the falls, despite warnings of unstable cliffs, visitors frequent the upper rivers edge.

Hold me so I dont fall. Whilst holding a child in one arm, this father supports his wife as she leans over into the chasm of the falls.

Hold me so I dont fall.

Whilst holding a child in one arm, this father supports his wife as she leans over into the chasm of the falls.

Underneath the falls is highly slippery and is a frequent spot for selfies.

Underneath the falls is highly slippery and is a frequent spot for selfies.

Visitors scrambling along one of the paths now marked close to the rivers edge.

Visitors scrambling along one of the paths now marked close to the rivers edge.

This visitor walks the path down the falls to get a closer look.

This visitor walks the path down the falls to get a closer look.

A family outing as the two children walk underneath the falls, as parents watch on from above.

A family outing as the two children walk underneath the falls, as parents watch on from above.

Despite signs of a recent slippage, ignoring signs, this visitors walks along the edge of the cliffs to get a better look.

Despite signs of a recent slippage, ignoring signs, this visitors walks along the edge of the cliffs to get a better look.

One of the rocks that visitors use for selfies not far from my original image. A once thriving area of moss, now the rocks barely have any remaining.

One of the rocks that visitors use for selfies not far from my original image. A once thriving area of moss, now the rocks barely have any remaining.

Making a run for it, the spray soaked the cavity under the falls.

Making a run for it, the spray soaked the cavity under the falls.

A photographer sits on the edge of the falls. the falls are a 32 metre drop to the river bed below. Russell Charters Images. This work is licensed under Creative Commons. https://www.flickr.com/photos/russellcharters/27560443307

A photographer sits on the edge of the falls. the falls are a 32 metre drop to the river bed below.

Russell Charters Images. This work is licensed under Creative Commons.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/russellcharters/27560443307

This is the spot I originally took my image from in 2016. The area has now been cleared and almost not trace of the ferns and moss that lined my photograph.

This is the spot I originally took my image from in 2016. The area has now been cleared and almost not trace of the ferns and moss that lined my photograph.

Looking back up the hill. The path that has been cleared to the base of the falls.

Looking back up the hill. The path that has been cleared to the base of the falls.

A popular selfie location from a higher vantage point. As you can see the sections that have been cleared and the dying foliage as a result.

A popular selfie location from a higher vantage point. As you can see the sections that have been cleared and the dying foliage as a result.

One of the paths to no where. Thinking there might be a better composition, paths such as this are scattered throughout the location.

One of the paths to no where. Thinking there might be a better composition, paths such as this are scattered throughout the location.

The flora bears no chance of survival. Broken ferns and removing sections to improve composition. The sad reality of what is happening at Trentham.

The flora bears no chance of survival. Broken ferns and removing sections to improve composition. The sad reality of what is happening at Trentham.

The main narrow dirt path that hugs the cliffs edge. A steep drop to the river below.

The main narrow dirt path that hugs the cliffs edge. A steep drop to the river below.

The steep and dangerous climb to the boardwalk. Visitors precariously take this path down to the main path as a short cut. The steep climb is highly unstable and 10-15 metres high.

The steep and dangerous climb to the boardwalk. Visitors precariously take this path down to the main path as a short cut. The steep climb is highly unstable and 10-15 metres high.

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Visitors jump the fence to access the top of the falls and disregard warnings of unstable cliffs
The view from the air. This shows the paths along the highly unstable edge. There is remnants of an old fence that has since collapsed to the falls below. The cleared section marks a popular selfie point.
View from the top. The top of the falls.
A casual walk along the tops of the falls, despite warnings of unstable cliffs, visitors frequent the upper rivers edge.
Hold me so I dont fall. Whilst holding a child in one arm, this father supports his wife as she leans over into the chasm of the falls.
Underneath the falls is highly slippery and is a frequent spot for selfies.
Visitors scrambling along one of the paths now marked close to the rivers edge.
This visitor walks the path down the falls to get a closer look.
A family outing as the two children walk underneath the falls, as parents watch on from above.
Despite signs of a recent slippage, ignoring signs, this visitors walks along the edge of the cliffs to get a better look.
One of the rocks that visitors use for selfies not far from my original image. A once thriving area of moss, now the rocks barely have any remaining.
Making a run for it, the spray soaked the cavity under the falls.
A photographer sits on the edge of the falls. the falls are a 32 metre drop to the river bed below. Russell Charters Images. This work is licensed under Creative Commons. https://www.flickr.com/photos/russellcharters/27560443307
This is the spot I originally took my image from in 2016. The area has now been cleared and almost not trace of the ferns and moss that lined my photograph.
Looking back up the hill. The path that has been cleared to the base of the falls.
A popular selfie location from a higher vantage point. As you can see the sections that have been cleared and the dying foliage as a result.
One of the paths to no where. Thinking there might be a better composition, paths such as this are scattered throughout the location.
The flora bears no chance of survival. Broken ferns and removing sections to improve composition. The sad reality of what is happening at Trentham.
The main narrow dirt path that hugs the cliffs edge. A steep drop to the river below.
The steep and dangerous climb to the boardwalk. Visitors precariously take this path down to the main path as a short cut. The steep climb is highly unstable and 10-15 metres high.