Waterfall picture

[dwaugh]

Another one from today, anything that I can do better if I go back and take this shot again?

[jar_e]

David,

Great shot. I like everything about it. The lighting looks like it was a tad tough (especially in the top left), but I think if you did this on an overcast day, you could even extend that shutter longer....really get that "fluid" type shot. The one thing I might crop out would be the rocks on the left, but I think it still works as is.

Well done,

Jared

[dwaugh]

I fixed the top corner....

Just about every day has it's overcast times, but I dont go out just in case it starts to rain... For now it is good, I'll get a better one someday.

[swmdrayfan]

All in all, not a bad shot.
John

[mpreslar]

David,

The only thing I don't like is the blown-out area in the upper left. It draws the eye away from the subject and almost makes me want to shade my eyes! You might try a bit of burn on it or some sort of gradient filter in PS. As for going back, I agree that shooting for a bright overcast day or shooting when the sun is at a different angle so it isn't so hot in that area would be the trick. Other than that, playing with shutter speed to get the motion of the falls the way you want is all that remains. I personally like this speed. It has a sense of motion yet still some sharp detail in the water. Too much longer of a shutter would leave it looking "plasticy". (if that makes sense??)

If I were you I'd try to shoot this place as much as possible. It is beautiful!

[Chunk]

You did a great job. burning in as suggested will improve it. Your composition works well with this subject. This may not be tilted but it feels that way to me. I would rotate it a bit counter clockwise.

[ChowChi-Ching]

I like it. It does seem to be leaning to the right a little...... and I agree about the blown out part being a little disracting. I would probably have a million different shots of this at different times of the day if it was local! Very pretty.

[dwaugh]

The pic may be a bit to the right, but also, the falls, on the right-hand side are closer and on the left side are farther back, so that may give an effect. Even for me, I know the spot well, it is hard to tell....You'll see more of this waterfall in the future.

[Liz]

David,

The composition is very nice and all in all it's a pretty good shot. However, I think going back at a different time of day when the sun isn't reflecting on the water so much might give you better contrast. On my monitor it looks like there is some flare on the left. You might also try using a polarizer.

It's a pretty good shot the way it is - but I think you could get a great shot - just my opinion.

Liz

Another one from today, anything that I can do better if I go back and take this shot again?

[dwaugh]

Since this pic is in such high demand, I might go back tomorrow when it is cloudy. I do have a UV filter in my lens, but that bright spot was very bright. Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll have another of the same view sometime soon!

[GB1]

I like the overall scale of it. It's like a big massive beast, full of energy. I do agree that the time of day might not be ideal wrt to lighting. However, having done a lot of backwoods photography, I've found it hard to find that 'best' time of the day: mornings and late afternoon would seem to be it but then you get a of of shadows due to the trees etc. So who knows.

Btw I would like to see another version of this but at about 1/3 of the shutter speed, which would really soften it. You would need to use a ND filter no doubt.

GB

[readingr]

David,

I think the composition is excellent and I like the speed you captured the water. I personally am bored with all the waterfalls having soft flowing water. I like to see the real turbulence you get with real waterfalls.

Try a polarizing filter to counteract all that light, they work a treat in most circumstances.

Roger