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Proctor Falls
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Proctor Falls

by Tonia Graves

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 16, 2012199 views2 comments
Nikon D5100 w/ Tamron 10-24mm lens
ISO 200, F22, 1.6 sec exposure, polarizer
RAW image processed in PSE10
Location: Green Valley, AZ - Madera Canyon

I recently discovered this small waterfall on the internet & had to go find it for myself. Really nice location but the lighting can be an issue as so many of our days are sunny here in AZ. This particular day was overcast so that helped out a bit. Due to the sun's position I got a little flare up toward the tree but my processing skills aren't good enough yet to fix it. Comments & critiques welcome!

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on February 16, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Always nice to find running water here in AZ, looks like a beautiful little fall! I think I might like to see a tighter comp here, especially with the "white out" sky. Maybe a more intimate shot of the falls with the vegetation, concentrating on the section of the canyon that is in shadow? Looks like some pretty tough conditions you had but the scene warrants a return visit.
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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 16, 2012 at 11:11 PM
I would agree that this scene looks more suited to an intimate, a lot of not too attractive stuff in the foreground, then you can focus on the water.
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