Cascade

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 13, 2010200 views18 comments

I keep visiting this fascinating cascade in the French Jura (just downstream from the location of my previous upload) because of its fascinating tufa geology. This time, I thought I'd try a slightly different view.

I set up quite close to the fall and used my longest lens to get right into the action...

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Ebony 45SU,
300mm,
Velvia 50.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Neale Dyster on June 13, 2010 at 7:37 AM

Really like it Julian, nice exposure on the water and great dynamism. Great choice of shutter speed.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on June 13, 2010 at 8:33 AM

I like your composition here. The shutter speed is just right. this is a place i would like to visit this year.

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Comment posted by Stephen Weaver on June 13, 2010 at 8:34 AM

I like the comp!

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on June 13, 2010 at 10:26 AM

I like the intimate composition, and the static objects creating a nice anchor for the motion.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on June 13, 2010 at 10:44 AM

This is totally cool! Excellent exposure. I might crop a little of the rhs--i find the extreme urhc mildly distracting. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on June 13, 2010 at 1:42 PM

like it alot, Julian!

The texture of the falls and rock within are great, and the bit of context in the bg is just enough. the comp works quite well

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Comment posted by Alexandre Deschaum on June 13, 2010 at 1:58 PM

hi :)
I know this place very well .. not so far from my home ( near Geneva ) . I remember the passage to reach this amazing view . I love this place .. Your capture is great , it shows so many colors .. and the exposure time choice is perfect .. not too long . Some really good pictures in your gallery ;)

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on June 13, 2010 at 2:01 PM

I really enjoy looking at this image. I like the composition and the choice of shutter speed works very well.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 13, 2010 at 3:49 PM

I like your point of view and the extracted comp of the falls. Nice movement to the water as well.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on June 13, 2010 at 4:47 PM

Excellent exposure of the cascades Julian. The green moss and rocks in the background pool are nice elements.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 13, 2010 at 7:04 PM

A lot going on here... from the larger crashing to the delicate flows. You did a great job with the shutter speed. I like the upper half most...the bottom left corner is a bit different w/greater volume and lack of detail...ah...you've spoiled me with so much to feast upon above. Beautiful to see. Ken S

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on June 13, 2010 at 9:27 PM

I love that little patch of moss on the top of the fall. This is outstanding work Julian!

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on June 14, 2010 at 1:06 AM

Beautifully done Julian. The angle of view is very interesting and I like how the water is rendered. Also the placement of the subject (waterfall and tufa) in the frame works fine. I guess there's also potential to make some (semi)abstracts of the water as such. Good work!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on June 14, 2010 at 1:49 AM

Incredible image Julian. I am again captivated with your composition, and from such a unique perspective. The rendition of the water flow is perfect, no easy task I have found with Velvia. Stunning work.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on June 14, 2010 at 3:03 AM

Awesome shot, Julian. Great light and shutter speed!
Mauro

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on June 14, 2010 at 10:54 AM

Very graceful arcs of water flow Julian. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Luis Argerich on June 14, 2010 at 12:47 PM

Hi Julian
I think you nailed the exposure and composition in this shot. Really nice!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 14, 2010 at 5:40 PM

Julian,

I really like this tight, intimate view of these falls. For me, it's all in the upper/left two thirds of the image; in other words, the volume of water at the bottom and the URC aren't as appealing to me, but then they don't hurt the image either. the moss and jagged exposure of rock combined with the soft water treatment works beautifully.

This must be a fascinatingly beautiful place.

Lon

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