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Machanics Falls

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted January 9, 2011132 views8 comments

I had hiked this area, called Short Springs, in south central Tennessee, many times with several friends, but I never had a chance to photograph the falls. I finally got the chance to carry my equipment in and take the time and shoot several images. This is one of my favorites from that first chance to photograph this falls.

Canon 30D
Sigma 17-70
Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/8
Aperture f9
ISO 100
25mm
-2/3 Exposure Comp.
Tripod

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Dan Moore on January 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM

I love the shot Richard. It looks like a great place to spend some time.Perfect shutter speed for me.

Dan

Registered on February 11, 2010, 143 Posts, 1248 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 9, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Nice composition, great light!

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 9, 2011 at 9:13 PM

A beautiful shot!

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments

Comment posted by Pam Colander on January 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM

Very nice results Richard! Your shutter speed is perfect for me too as it is somewhat smoothed but retains the delicate tendrils as the water falls. The large version is stunning!

Registered on December 7, 2006, 210 Posts, 1062 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM

Impressive falls! Not a bad comp either. The lower branches dont bother me any, but the ones near the top of the falls a re a bit intrusive. Some nice clarity and good exposure, tho!

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

Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 11, 2011 at 7:34 AM

There is great consistency in composition, colors and exposure. Maybe a tiny tilt to the right could be advantageous? I agree with Stan about the branch at the top, in my opinion cropping it would not alter the expression of this very fine image.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 11, 2011 at 5:25 PM

Richard: Beautiful little scene superbly captured. I especially like your SS choice and how it rendered the water. Most excellent. >=))>

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 12, 2011 at 2:16 PM

Richard,

Beautiful image - not just of the falls, but the entire scene as a whole image. Very well composed.

Lon

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