Schwarzwassergraben

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 10, 2011221 views8 comments

This one is taken mid september at "Schwarzwassergraben", a gorge in the western part of switzerland. This area is the german/french speaking border of switzerland and is often called "Röstigraben" which means "Hashbrowns Gorge".

Techs: Nikon D700, 16-35 lens (@19mm), ISO 200, 1/2 sec, f13, Polarizer

Thanks for any comments and thoughts

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM

The straight and clear-cut composition is consistent with this interesting scene to me, Bill. Your choice of shutter speed works perfectly for me. I also like the details in the near as well as the foliage in the background. You did a good job keeping my attention within the frame.

Peter

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM

I agree with Peter - choice of shutter speed works great. The contrast between water and rock with regards to color and texture makes a good deal of the sucess of this composition. Details and sharpness are excellent.

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on November 10, 2011 at 1:04 PM

That's an interesting thing - looks like that stream in Zion NP. The composition defintely works and the leaves in the foregound create some nice depth.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 10, 2011 at 2:23 PM

I too made the correlation between this stream and the one in Zion. Very dynamic comp Bill, makes me feel like I'm standing right there! The shutter speed is perfect as well.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 10, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Like the diagonal flow. Very interesting scene, well composed

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on November 11, 2011 at 12:11 AM

Reminds me a lot of a place in North Carolina. I like this very much, especially the shutter speed.

Michael

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 11, 2011 at 7:40 PM

Very artistic shot Bill! I really like this, and I agree that your ss worked great here! Excellent work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Julian Barkway on December 4, 2011 at 11:06 AM

A great little spot, this! I've been here quite a few times and always found something interesting to photograph. Love the dramatic perspective!

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