World is Spinning

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 25, 2010364 views11 comments

The water under the falls slowly spins to create this pattern. C&C are welcome.

Matthiessen State Park, IL

Camera: Sony A900
Lens: 16-35mm CZ

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Andrew Finlayson on August 25, 2010 at 10:07 PM

I love this effect and the two pools working together makes this quite a unique shot.

I'm just waiting to come across a set of falls that does this. Great work.

Registered on July 29, 2010, 26 Posts, 404 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Smorra on August 26, 2010 at 12:44 AM

This is really cool John. I love the double swirls. The small waterfall really helps to balance out the scene.

Registered on November 2, 2009, 161 Posts, 2143 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on August 26, 2010 at 1:34 AM

Agreed, the double spiral is neat. I like the contrast in lighting too.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on August 26, 2010 at 3:17 AM

excellent patterns and well composed. i find the vignetting a little strong and wonder about the relative absence of colour.

Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on August 26, 2010 at 6:22 AM

This looks excellent John, super comp.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Taylor Reed on August 26, 2010 at 10:16 AM

Matthiessen seems to always hve the best 'swirl' shots. Nice work

Registered on February 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 556 Comments

Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on August 26, 2010 at 10:20 AM

John, what a unique image. The lighting adds to the mystery. Very well conceived idea. Best Regards.

Registered on February 26, 2008, 54 Posts, 812 Comments

Comment posted by Derek Yow on August 26, 2010 at 1:09 PM

Great composition John. I like the double swirls with the waterfall to anchor this. Reminds me I need to stop by Matthiessen Park next time I'm up there.

Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 26, 2010 at 1:11 PM

John,

Welcome to NPN and the ES&S Gallery! A terrific first post and excellent rendition of the classic leaf swirl capture. This is a little dark around the edges, but whether natural or induced, I like this vignetting effect. I like the extra bonus and interaction of the smaller swirl at the base of the falls. This is lovely image. Well done.

Welcome aboard. We look forward to more images and your participation.

Lon

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

Comment posted by John Fan on August 26, 2010 at 2:06 PM

Thanks for all the comments. You guys are such a fun group of people. I am sure I will learn a lot from you.

Vignetting was done in ps. Might be a little over done.

Registered on August 24, 2010, 135 Posts, 489 Comments

Comment posted by Barry Vangrov on August 27, 2010 at 4:47 PM

I love the swirling water pools but the background doesn't quite measure up. I'd crop at the top to just below the top waterfall and then try to bring out more detail at the upper right. Lot's to work with here, though.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 148 Posts, 749 Comments