The dreamed waterfall

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 7, 2010281 views14 comments

Hi guys

Thanks for all your comments to last post, I'll try to built in your suggestions

This time I post one of my favourite places of Iceland, the svartifoss waterfall, rounded by those basalt pilars. I spent 30 minutes going around the fall, looking for the best posible view and I've to say that the lateral vision with all those green fallen rocks is the preferred one.

RAW image, ISO 100, Focal lenght 17 mm, f/16, 5D, EF 17-40 f/4L USM, Polarizer, Tripod

Regards

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on January 7, 2010 at 10:14 AM

I like the image very much with the FG shapes and forms, the colors, and,of
course, the falls. Well done, Roberto.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 7, 2010 at 10:42 AM

Very pretty Roberto. I think this is composed very nicely, and I really like the moss/grass covered rocks.

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Comment posted by Ron Richins on January 7, 2010 at 11:03 AM

This is a dream waterfall. Love how the background rocks compliment the direction of the waterfall.

Registered on March 6, 2008, 113 Posts, 1009 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 7, 2010 at 12:02 PM

I like the choice of composition; this is very pleasant. My only suggestion would be to consider darkening the upper right side a bit so that it does not stand out as much. I think that might also help accentuate the falls.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Domm on January 7, 2010 at 12:41 PM

Very Cool Image. I would go the opposite route that Phil suuggested and lighten the top left to better match the highlight tones of the rest of the rocks. Minor thing, though, overall an interesting and captivating photograph.

Registered on July 2, 2009, 17 Posts, 81 Comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on January 7, 2010 at 1:57 PM

Love the moss growing on the green rocks. Beautiful image of a a beautiful place. Nice work.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on January 7, 2010 at 5:39 PM

Love the columnar jointing in the basalt. Very nice image.

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Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on January 8, 2010 at 11:06 AM

Works for me, the contrast of shapes is very interesting.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on January 8, 2010 at 11:13 AM

I like the unusual composition here! Nice job.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 8, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Roberto,

Excellent! A somewhat unique view, yet very strong and nicely composed. I really like the colors and arrangement with the rocks up front. No nits from me, but if I had a suggestion, rather than burning the UR, I would actually dodge the UL. But only a minor suggestion/tweak.

On a side note, I may or may not have mentioned this before, but I would encourage you to post some comments on other people's work. You have been posting some very fine work and I believe you could add a lot and help many folks who are looking to improve their photography. I know everyone appreciates the comments they receive. Thanks!

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Haskell on January 8, 2010 at 6:02 PM

Svartifoss, Iceland is a great place. There are several good vantage points all around the waterfall. I would prefer less dark pillars behind the falls. Lovely colours and tone within the image though.

Ian

Registered on October 30, 2008, 24 Posts, 673 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Mearig on January 9, 2010 at 7:43 PM

Though the composition feels a little generic, this still comes across as a pretty unique view of a waterfall because of the way the water enters the top of the image and how little of the pool at the bottom is included. The surroundings are stunning and featured well by this wide angle.

Registered on September 4, 2006, 237 Posts, 4748 Comments

Comment posted by István Molnár on January 15, 2010 at 1:15 PM

Hi Roberto!
Very nice image!!!!!
István(Lisztes)

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Comment posted by Nick Holland on January 15, 2010 at 7:16 PM

Wow! What a fantastic place and a great capture. Those strong vertical lines of the rock face with the soft water is wonderful

Registered on August 18, 2007, 19 Posts, 38 Comments