Well, I went out with a buddy of mine to a state park we frequent a lot. I finally got out to try out my new Olympus E510 and with a few pointers from my buddy this is what I got. We trekked down to the base of the falls and snapped some pics.

Let me know what you think.:)
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ny_trekker/2169363559/" title="Chittenango Falls by ny_trekker, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2169363559_bbabe7e8f3.jpg" width="500" height="381" alt="Chittenango Falls" /></a>

Great first pic :thumbsup: This small size doesn't do it justice. My only little nitpick, and this is more personal preference, is I would like to see the shot pulled back just a bit so you can see the top of the falls and some of the surrounding landscape.

Here is a pic that is untouched
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ny_trekker/2170442674/" title="From the bridge by ny_trekker, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2133/2170442674_fd25bbce92_b.jpg" width="768" height="1024" alt="From the bridge" /></a>

I prefer the black and white one. After looking at your original, color version, I agree converting it to black and white is a good choice.

I don't need to see the sky. The sky put a hole in your photo, IMO. But, if your photo shows the sky more and it's a deep blue sky with beautiful white clouds, sure, let there be sky ;-)

I may crop it in portrait mode rather than as it is now...from the top of the fall down.

Good photo nonetheless.

I agree with aging eyes. The sky did put a hole in it. I too would like to see it in a wide land scape position. The pp on the first one is really nice and would love to see that pic much larger... :)

That's a lot of ice.
I actually can't decide between the two

I really like the composition of the first image (original post) The b&w goes great and the crystal glimmer throughout the scene adds alot to the scene. Very nice capture. This would look great to see it larger.
Nice work, and welcome to the forum.

Here is a larger version:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2169363559_bbabe7e8f3_b.jpg

Sorry if it is too big for the forums.

Beautiful scene and looks great larger as I thought it would. i like the soft flow of the water from the slow shutter. nicely composed.
Well done

Off to a great start. Congrats on the sticky and feature photo :thumbsup:

Congrats on the feature. Looks like you and the 510 are going to get along well. Great work.

A very well deserved sticky for a beautiful shot. I like that last version the best. It looks like something from a movie. Very nice.

PC

Nice!!!
The larger pic is all that I thought it would be. :)

Fabulous opening NYTrekker and welcome to the forum! The black and white conversion and framing in this shot are just gorgeous. Definitely a sticky earner, congratulations! Looking forward to more of your posts. :thumbsup:

I love that picture!. It's really beautiful!!

Outstanding photo. Congratulations on hitting a homer your first trip to the plate. Very nice.

CF

Wow definately a wall hanger.

Nice work

Roger

Nice composition!..you worked hard for it. Congrats.

Wow, all three photos are amazingly beautiful. But personally, I like the last one the best. It does look better larger, and in black and white. I love how the water flow is shown through the slow shutter.

stunning, really :)

A unique take on an otherwise trite scene. Surreal. Well done and definitely sticky-worthy.

I like the full version. The whites seem to dominate in the untouched version, but I'm not sure that your adjustment in the first posting is the answer (how's that for helpful feedback?). This one might look good with spot/selective color, or if the shot was originally color and you just desaturated it then perhaps mostly desaturated but with some color still showing through. This is all a guess though - you have to try and see.

GB

Absolutely beautiful. Congrats on the sticky. Simply an outstanding shot.