AuTrain River and Falls

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 25, 2013696 views27 comments

Things have been very busy lately and I haven't been on here much, but I do look forward to sharing some new work before long. I'm getting ready to leave for Lake superior soon but wanted to post this shot of one of my favorite places in the fall. I have shot this place several times and posted pictures of it, but I think this one is probably my favorite. This river is in Upper MI west of Munising. I look forward to getting back on here more when I return. Thanks in advance for any thoughts. Larger version included. Canon, 24-105L @30mm, iso 100, f/20, 3.2 sec with polarizer.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on July 25, 2013 at 11:54 AM

It's very pretty Nick and very naturally photographed. I like the texture of the falling water over the main lip of the falls but I am not quite as keen on the texture of the water in the bottom left corner. I did wonder if darkening the highlights down a touch in this corner would throw more attention back to the main fall which deservedly captures the attention. like the mist too.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 25, 2013 at 12:05 PM

I really like this image. The light, color, water blur, and composition. This really has a very nice peadeful feeling to it.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on July 25, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Awesome mood and comp, Nick. Very inviting scene.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Hi Ian, Thanks! I can see what you mean about the lower left corner water too. Maybe I can get that to look a little better. I want to do a large print of this so appreciate your suggestion! Cheers, Nick

Hi Navin and Richard, Thanks much! Looking forward to hiking along this river again this fall.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 25, 2013 at 1:01 PM

An excellent comp, Nick. And, I really like the color throughout. The mist on the water in the back is the icing on this very beautiful cake.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on July 25, 2013 at 1:52 PM

You have made a very nice image, Nick. It really evokes a peaceful and natural mood that the viewer can relate to. Beautiful, natural color and nice comp as well. Job well done. Chet

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Comment posted by Ted Gore on July 25, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Gorgeous scene. I agree with the comments about the water in the lower left. I'm also not really digging the vegitation in the lower right. Not much to be done about it besides put in the time to clone it out. I would, if it were my image... but I like that kind of self abuse.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on July 25, 2013 at 2:32 PM

Incredibly beautiful for me, Nick! All the elements work wonderfully together, and the haze in the distance just makes the difference to my eye.

Peter

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on July 25, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Love this old natural falls. The rock striations throughout are just so pleasing.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Thanks guys! Really appreciate all of your comments and thoughts.
Ted, Thanks, I did shoot a bit different comp of this without the grass in the lower right corner too. The view then was from a little more forward and a bit higher but still worked out pretty nice.
Well, back to all of my mowing now. Trying to get everything taken care of so I can head north! Nick

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 25, 2013 at 3:52 PM

Lovely scene! The mist on the water is a real plus, as well the light overhead. I do agree with the darkening of the LLC. The vegetation in the RHC is not a problem to me, more of a plus, actually. You might spend some time with a few of the thin grass stems out over the water.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on July 25, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Berautiful image Nick. Really enjoy the falls and details in the foreground and the Mist and colors in the backround. Excellent image.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on July 25, 2013 at 10:33 PM

I really like the tranquil atmosphere in this lovely autumn scene, Nick. The fall color is great, but the light fog really sets the table for the scene IMO. Wonderful image; good luck on your trip.

Ed

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 25, 2013 at 11:42 PM

A gorgeous scene, Nick. Overall details & colors in the larger version are excellent too. Looks to be a good location along this river for other captures as well. Nice work again.

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on July 25, 2013 at 11:55 PM

Delicate, soft and beautiful. Enough said. Personally I would bump up the saturation.

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on July 26, 2013 at 8:16 AM

I love the light and fog near the middle of the image. Very nice composition and processing.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on July 26, 2013 at 10:29 AM

SWEET shot Nick. This has so many nice elements and they all come together so well. I've been sitting here admiring this for a while now. Superb work - one of your finest IMO.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 26, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Thanks so much guys! Really appreciate getting your thoughts on this. When I get a little more time (after the trip) I will work on a version with the highlights toned down a bit in the lower left foreground water before printing. As always, thanks for the help. Nick

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 26, 2013 at 1:22 PM

Sweet--this is real pretty Nick! The h2o looks good to me. The grass/reeds sticking up from the rhs bottom are a tiny bit distracting, but not a big deal, really like the overall mood here.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on July 27, 2013 at 3:30 AM

Beautifully done. The trickly flow and the mist create a strong mood.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on July 27, 2013 at 9:16 AM

Beautiful scene and comp Nick! Might be one of my favorites from you!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 27, 2013 at 9:31 AM

Thank you Stan, Daniel and Joe! Nick

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM

What a gorgeous scene Nick. The mist on the water and golden trees in the background surely make for a fantastic mood.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on July 27, 2013 at 7:11 PM

This is really nice, Nick. You caught this scene in near perfect condition. Well done.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 28, 2013 at 8:11 AM

Lovely scene. The mist in the background is a nice touch. The right lower corner is not overly distracting for me.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on July 28, 2013 at 11:02 PM

Really a beautiful location, and you caught some great conditions too! I think, like others that the vegetation in the front corner is a slight distraction, but not a deal breaker by any means. I think it looks "natural" this way and that in not a bad thing.

Chris

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 2, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Eva, Mark, Kah kit and Chris...Thanks so much for your comments! I just returned from the Lake Superior area so sorry I didn't respond sooner. I had no access to a computer while gone. Appreciate your thoughts! Nick

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