Autumn Flow

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 3, 2010170 views11 comments

Lake Creek Falls, along the Beartooth Hwy, WY.
As is typical for waterfalls, some folks will have their preference for a different shutter speed. I was going for more of an abstract image here, and used the Singh Ray Vari-ND filter in late afternoon shade to intentionally get a shutter speed of 30 sec. There was a mild golden reflection on the water which I, admittedly, enhanced significantly in PS.... Would love to know your reactions to this image.

Canon 5D2. 24-105/4. ISO 50. f/16. 30 sec. Singh-Ray Vari-ND. LARGER VERSION provided.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 3, 2010 at 11:07 PM

I love the combination of warm golden light and cool hues of the water. Very pretty Doug.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 3, 2010 at 11:11 PM

Doug,
In many images I am not a fan of shutter speeds this long, as they often turn clear water into what looks like milk. There is something about this image, however, that makes this work -- I think it's the clarity that shows through at the top of the falls and around the log. The "structure" of the water shaped as it falls over and hits the rocks also looks good to me, too - much better than being completely flattened out like a thick milkshake. This works well with the warm glow, too. Unusual and lovely.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Cowan on October 4, 2010 at 1:24 AM

Doug: I'm a fan of the longer ss. Even though the water action takes up so much of the frame I like it mainly for the light. Did you happen to take any around 1 to 2 seconds?

Registered on September 22, 2010, 8 Posts, 165 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on October 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM

It's beautiful Doug, and nice work on bringing out the golden light. I think the water texture is great here. I'd prefer slightly more (or no) rock at the bottom.

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Comment posted by Taylor Reed on October 4, 2010 at 9:50 AM

Love that golden light you captured!

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

Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 4, 2010 at 10:50 AM

I'll dissent (i know, you are shocked and dismayed

) I dont have a problem with uber long ss--if it serves a purpose. You're stated purpose was "to go for a more abstract image". Well, if so, i say: go truly abstract and crop out the rocks up top and the distracting frame in the lrhc. The you have a super cool abstract photo. As it stands, i see some rocks covered in melting ice cream. Cool, i guess, but i don't eat a lot of ice cream.

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 4, 2010 at 4:36 PM

Really nice light and warm color. The long shutter speed works well for the mood here. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Carl Donohue on October 5, 2010 at 1:36 AM

Hey Doug

I love it. Very nice. I agree with Stan that a really tighter crop would be very abstract .. but this stands fine as it is.Don't mind Stan, he's still upset about the weather you got up at Skolai last year. :)

Cheers

Carl

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 5, 2010 at 2:44 PM

Not true--i really love sitting in a one man tent for 36 straight hours of rain and snow! Beats sunshine and 70 degrees any day of the week!

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on October 5, 2010 at 3:42 PM

Thanks folks. It's always great to get different perspectives.
Yeah, Carl - you can just feel the bitter tone in Stan's comments, but I can sympathize with him! I hope you brought a book, Stan!

I appreciate Stan's honesty as I know he appreciates it on his images!

My intent was 'more of an abstract image', but not really totally abstract. I personally like the rocks, especially the counterpoint of the ulc and lrc rocks, which for me, ground this a little into reality and provide anchors to the comp. Besides, I really love milkshakes!!!! I do have some tighter comps, but I missed the rocks and especially the golden glow. And yes, Aaron, I do have a comp like this at 1.5 sec also.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on October 6, 2010 at 12:36 AM

Just gorgeous light!!! Really nice.

Chris

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