Hexagonal Cascades

Ian,
You certainly accomplished your objective. The falling water really highlights the shapes of these rocks, and the composition, tones, and motion of the water are very appealing, too.

Since you mentioned that you tried several shutter speeds, it would be interesting to find out what the image settings are in this photograph. You can view all the image data in most image editing software, and it's super-easy to find (if you use a PC) in Windows explorer. While viewing any list or or thumbnail of the file, click on Organize; Layout; and Details Pane to see large thumbnail and all your basic camera settings for the shot.

Whenever I see images from this place I'm fascinated. Once I go there this is a place where I'll spend some time.
The composition is nice with a bit of an emptiness in the ULC. Thinking of that I wish the water there maybe had a little more structure. Otherwise I don't find anything else to criticize. You can try to play with the white balance a little or even go for a B/W as well - there's some potential in here.

Nicely done. Whatever the shutter speed was (looks like about 1/3 to 1/2 second to my very untrained eye), it worked perfectly. These geometric compositions are hard to identify in the field, at least for me, and this one is very successful.

This is excellent. Great shapes and forms, with a grand sense of mystery. Very well done.

Great photo! So dynamic and well composed. Water feels so soft and delicate here, although I can almost hear the powerful sound of it... Beautiful work.

BEautiful work. I love the contrasting composition of fluid water with sharp geometric shape of the rocks. My only suggestion would be to add a bit more details in the extreme highlights.

Very very cool rocks but this screams black and white to me. And maybe a tad shorter ss for detail in the water. Nice comp here :-)

aF

I like the clever use of repeating and opposing shapes in this photo, very well done!

Too many Ian's on this forum these days . . .

Very nice. The effect of the water on the rock is incredible.

Congratulations

D&L

Beautiful.

- Dan.

Ian, this is one of those photos that just grabs your attention and keeps it. Great Photo. Jim

The geometric shapes are excellently composed.

Very nice composition and technique here. I especially like the white glow around the tops of the rocks from all the water spray.

Big wow factor Ian, great work. Very interesting image.

Ian,

Nicely seen -- the stark geometry of the basalt chunks versus the water -- and shot -- good shutter speed, adequate DOF. Congrats!

Chris

Nice capture Ian, love the highlighted shapes of this comp. I find the upper left a little empty compared to the rest of the scene, but not too disrupting.
Well seen and captured.

Perfect. I like the shape of the rocks. Also exposure time is great capturing the motion of the water.

Excellent! Great shapes and well composed.

Print this and put it on the wall, its a keeper for sure in my book. Ron

Those shapes paired with the smooth silky water make a GREAT combo!

- Luke

This is beautiful....well done.

Ian,

This is outstanding! The graphic nature of the shapes of the rock are accentuated beautifully by the cascading water. I have no nits but would suggest that you might consider b&w if you haven't already. Clearly this is pretty monochromatic already, but by converting it you lose the color at the bottom which I think may be a good thing so that the attention remains with the cascases, rock shapes, lines and graphics. But regardless, this is an awesome capture.

Lon

Great composition. Like everyone else, I love the geometric shapes. I also would like to see this in B+W.

Excellent comp and light. The rocks are eminently interesting.

A very evocative image. Great comp and I bet a strong bw could come from this too.

This is good! Abstract and very real at the same time. Well done!

stunning work
I like the motion of the water
I like it :)

Awesome!

Beautiful image... the water is pure liquid light that creates a wondrful constrast with the dark geomety of the rocks... Excellent picture!

A powerful presentation of water, Ian! The straight angles of the rocks are beautifully enhanced by the falling water. An awesome location!

I love this tight composition with a so geometrical character. The contrast between the sharp angled shapes and the soft flowing water is gorgeous. Really nice indeed.

What a scene! What a shot!
Congrat's Ian.

This photograph is proof that it is still possible to make waterfall pictures that are fresh and different. Superb job on this one, Ian. I love it.

Love this - the shapes are amazing. Might like to see one with a little faster shutter to get more detail in the water.

Really nicely done Ian.

Excellent Ian! I like the cubism theme a lot. Strong work!

Sweet!
That water wouldn't be cold would it?

Fabulous graphic qualities Ian. I like the eerie glow the water takes on. The exposure is wonderful as well. Nice work.

This would be hot in black and white. I absolutely love this shot. I like the formation of the rocks what a great comp. Well done

I agree with Lon; this is perfect for B&W.

superb eye here ian - you've picked out the shapes nicely - all of which is enhanced by the spray. well done.

The rocks stand out exceptionally well given all the mist that must be flying around.

Beautiful! Great subject, perfect exposure and comp.

I think this is wonderful, Ian. Great work.

killer

Soft water water against such hard, geometric shapes - a stunning shot!

A wonderful image. I love the contrast, and your result with the moving water excellent, accentuating the geometry well.

Lovely "liquid light" effect and very nice comp.

Quite a dramatic force into this! Really well done. Not on my best monitor to appreciate tonal range, but water flowing looks spectacular.

Great composition and I love the flow of the water. Congrats on the EP!

I remember being at this location and having a hard time to find the right comp... you have succeeded masterfully... terrific shot and congrats on the EP

Amazing!!! Wonderful capture. I like these colours and the contrast. Congrats.

István Pénzes
Győr, Hungary

Well seen. This is a beautiful shot. The light water falling off of the darker rocks is striking.