R. B. Ricketts Falls

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 5, 2013521 views29 comments

Nikon D700
Nikon 17-35 @ 35mm
f20 @ 0.6 sec.
ISO 400
MLU & tripod
Ricketts Glen SP, PA

Another from our recent trip to Ricketts Glen SP. There was a light drizzle taking place which produced a wonderful lush atmosphere for the scene. I had to crawl over some very slippery rocks and cover the camera with a microfiber towel as the water was dripping from the overhead rocks and down my back. I had negleted to bring my raincoat because the sun was out earlier and I did not remember hearing about any rain in the forecast. Worth getting wet for IMO.

As always thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Ed

Comments

29 comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 6, 2013 at 12:58 AM

Outstanding.
Subtle color and perfect SS.
Soft light works really well.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 6, 2013 at 1:15 AM

Beautiful Ed! Wonderful mood and comp! Definitely worth it!

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Comment posted by Zhoen on November 6, 2013 at 1:23 AM

I think you did a masterful job with this Ed. Everything about this image is soothing.

Registered on May 16, 2013, 25 Posts, 188 Comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 6, 2013 at 6:21 AM

Beautifully composed and processed. The thin fall on the right edge adds so much to the scene.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 6, 2013 at 6:36 AM

Love the soft light in the background - a painterly feel. Natural processing, thank god no cyan or blue water when the water isn't glacial! To be super picky, the little white spot on the right of the rock high up on the falls could be toned down a hair. While the falls are great with a nice leading FG, I am enjoying the top of the falls and trees the most. Well put together.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 6, 2013 at 7:20 AM

Very artistic waterfall image, Ed. Love the comp with the trees on top and the small falls on the right.

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Comment posted by Nuno Eira on November 6, 2013 at 7:45 AM

Hymn to good catch, color, composition, fluid excellent water ....

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 6, 2013 at 7:54 AM

One of those rare photos that is just right everywhere you look—from the falling water timed just right to look like flowing sand to the leaf covered rocks in the foreground, to the sunlit trees in the background—just perfect!

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 6, 2013 at 8:16 AM

Ed, gorgeous scene, love the glow, I have to say, beautiful in every way, you gotta love being out in conditions like this, by the way, I always carry a 2.5 gal storage bag in my vest, covers my biggest Camera, and protects it when I'm out in the rain. Excellent work.
John

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 6, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Ed, this is a beautiful picture that looks great as it is.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 6, 2013 at 8:41 AM

Stunning image Ed. Beautiful composition, great soft light in the back round, and perfect exposure for the water. The extra side falls makes this image for me. You nailed it. Great job on the processing also.

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on November 6, 2013 at 8:44 AM

Perfect composition and shutter speed. I remember that surprise rain.

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 6, 2013 at 9:45 AM

Very nicely composed throughout. The haze in the background through the trees adds a lot to the mood of this image. I would only perhaps suggest a slight shadows adjustment to bring out a touch more detail.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 6, 2013 at 10:32 AM

Well worth getting wet for. This ranks right up there in my 'all-time-favorite-waterfall-images'. Wonderful composition.

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on November 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Beautiful, well balanced composition. Excellent processing.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 6, 2013 at 11:09 AM

Beautiful image .Perfect comp. and shutter speed

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Comment posted by Johan Eickmeyer on November 6, 2013 at 12:26 PM

Cool waterfall! I wish we had falls like that here.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 6, 2013 at 3:18 PM

One stunning image, Ed, absolutely stunning. Your composition is, as others have said, perfect. Don't see how this could be improved.

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Comment posted by Chris Stenger on November 6, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Nice image with beautiful light. In my opinion the composition is a bit imbalanced and could be improved by giving more space on the left side of the image.

Registered on May 9, 2013, 27 Posts, 163 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 6, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Ed, What a wonderful image this is!!! Great comp with beautiful light and color. I like everything here and absolutely love the mood. Beautiful work Ed.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on November 6, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Nice shot. I especially like how the background compliments the scene.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 6, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Gorgeous work with this capture Ed. The comp is wonderful with the fractured rock boulders and saturated brown leaves bringing you into the scene. The waterfall and beautiful light make this scene a great treasure to enjoy.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on November 7, 2013 at 12:13 PM

amazing light in background

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 7, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Definitely worth getting wet for Ed. An excellent rendering.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on November 7, 2013 at 2:13 PM

Ed, this is stunning. Pretty much perfect to my eye. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM

This is a very nice image. The comp is multilayered and the light and the light, contrast, and color just right. I especially like the light up in the trees at the top. There's a glow that that's very appealing.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 9, 2013 at 11:14 AM

The glowing light above the falls takes this to the pure art category. As fine as any of the master's landscape paintings imo. Superb work!

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 9, 2013 at 10:11 PM

Spanking nice photo Ed. Beautiful from top to bottom; the different elements play together nicely.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 13, 2013 at 12:53 PM

Thanks for the comments and suggestions everyone. They are always appreciated.

Ed

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