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Crystal Cascade

by Cam Held

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 28, 2010287 views18 comments
First off I'd like to apologize for my lack of involvement, but starting college has been a shock to the system! (In a good way!)
I shot this photo in the White Mountains in New Hampshire this past weekend, while on a field geology course. This waterfall is right at the base of Mount Washington, and you pass it when hiking Tuckerman's Ravine. The Whites were beautiful, as fall colors were almost at their peak.
I didn't bring a tripod with me, as I was hiking Mount Washington, and didn't want the extra weight. So, I was forced to use my backpack as a support. For more info on my trip and on how I got the shot you can visit this link, but I won't bore you here: Crystal Cascade

Thanks in advance for the comments and critiques!

-Cam

Tech Specs:
Canon EOS 7D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
@ 32mm
ISO 100
f/16
1/3 sec
-.3 EV
Natural Light

Comments

18 comments
Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on September 28, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Cam,

This is fantastic. I have absolutely no suggestions for improvement. All I can say is congrats! :toast: :toast:

Michael
Registered on June 18, 2009, 86 Posts, 2317 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on September 28, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Sweet shot Cam. The color balance looks great on my work monitor, and the composition is very good overall, although I would like a bit more room on the left side. The green and gold goes so well here and brings a wonderful sense of warmth to this. Great job.

PS - good luck in school!
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by John Kerr on September 28, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Great photograph Cam. The detail in the water looks fantastic. The image is full of depth and detail. Very well done in my opinion, one of the best waterfall photographs I've seen posted here as of lately.
Registered on October 28, 2009, 111 Posts, 1070 Comments
Comment posted by Gary McGhee on September 28, 2010 at 2:42 PM
It looks great Cam, I think you got the exposure spot on in the falls and the colours look great too.

Gary.
Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 28, 2010 at 3:26 PM
This is beautiful. It is a wonderful falls and you have it very nicely framed. Nice colors and the shutter speed looks like is just right for the water. I really like this. Great work, Cam. Now I'm going to go look for a waterfall! :wink:

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 28, 2010 at 3:30 PM
No nits from me. Very well done. I like the colors, the water cascades with just enough motion blur to emphasize movement. :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on September 28, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Superb. Love the contrast range.
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Ricardo La Piettra on September 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Yes, agree with the other guys. Perfect exposure and great comp, elements are very well distributed. Super scene. Cheers
Registered on July 22, 2009, 62 Posts, 730 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on September 28, 2010 at 7:02 PM
Very nice Cam. I like how the falls are framed by the foliage.
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Neven Dries on September 28, 2010 at 7:46 PM
What a great shot! I love everything about this picture. :toast:
Registered on February 24, 2006, 52 Posts, 160 Comments
Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on September 28, 2010 at 8:26 PM
Dreamy. Very well executed.
Registered on March 29, 2008, 27 Posts, 1710 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 28, 2010 at 10:05 PM
This is gorgeous, Cam. Looks like there are several weeks of good leaves here.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Roane on September 29, 2010 at 1:18 AM
beautifully done!
Registered on December 12, 2008, 213 Posts, 2226 Comments
Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on September 29, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Superb! Love the way the fall colours frame the water here (and the water provides wonderfull depth!) :wavey: :toast:
Registered on June 26, 2008, 178 Posts, 2136 Comments
Comment posted by Christer Johansson on September 29, 2010 at 8:01 AM
Absolutely gorgeous Cam. One of the best waterfall compositions I've seen so far this year. Will use it as a benchmark for my own pictures of running water and woodland creeks. So eye-catching... :toast:
Registered on October 10, 2009, 50 Posts, 191 Comments
Comment posted by Taylor Reed on September 29, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Beautiful.. no nits here!
Registered on February 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 556 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on September 29, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Very moody waterfall. Gorgeous! The sense of depth is outstanding, the foliage is nicely detailed and the water speed is perfect. I don't know how you could improve on this one. Well done. :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Wonderful comp and light.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments