On the Edge

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 27, 2013785 views17 comments

Please check out my Favorite Images of 2013 on my blog!

Looking over the edge at Dettifoss, Iceland, July 2013.

Standing next to this massive waterfall was an incredible experience. The thundering roar of the falling water was truly amazing. The falls are 330 feet (100m) wide and the drop is 150 feet (45m). The waterfall kicks up an enormous amount of spray which can be seen from miles away on a clear day.

Nikon D800, Nikkor 16-35, polarizer
0.5 sec at f/16, ISO 50 - single exposure. B/w conversion in LR5 with a few finishing touches in PS CC.

Thank you for any comments or suggestions. Please check out the larger version.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Grant Collier on December 27, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Great capture! Love the b&w treatment here.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on December 27, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Epic image Scott! Love your processing here.

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Comment posted by Sairam Sundaresan on December 27, 2013 at 11:13 PM

The toning on this one is really nice, the blue steel color really emphasizes how cold the water would have been! Great image Scott!

Registered on March 14, 2013, 100 Posts, 643 Comments

Comment posted by Roberto Facchini on December 28, 2013 at 12:47 AM

Beautiful picture. I like the use of black and white. . . . you almost feel the noise of the waterfall.

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Comment posted by Jose Fernandez on December 28, 2013 at 3:41 AM

Amazing image Scott

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 28, 2013 at 11:36 AM

A fantastic work of fine art, Scott!

The conversion just adds to the epic sense of grandeur here taking it out of it's natural context into light/shadow, tones, and forms.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 28, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Beautiful capture that really showcases the power of this falls Scott! B&W works great for this as well!

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on December 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Great B&W treatment. Really creates a wonderfully moody image.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 29, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Scott, This makes an awesome b&w image. Your conversion processing here looks super! I like the steel blue tones and the powerful feel it gives this image.

I checked out your 2013 favorites...fantastic!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on December 29, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Super image Scott. A little more sky might add to the sense of place without detracting from the awesome power of the falls that your image expresses well.

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Comment posted by John Williams on December 29, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Ooooh! I like this one Scott. Perfect conversion. The drama and power in the BW and comp work well for me. I especially like the mist below the falls.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 29, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Excellent!

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on December 30, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Wow!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on December 30, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Great collection of images, Scott. It's really too tough to pick out a favorite from that collection, but "Jökulsárlón Wildflowers" really stands out to me. I don't recall seeing "Oregon Countryside" before but it also stands out to me. I really enjoy seeing your work so thanks for sharing.

This image belongs with that collection as well. I really feel the power of the waterfall. Excellent composition with great lines and moody contrast.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on January 4, 2014 at 3:57 PM

Dude! I am so jealous! Great photo!

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on January 4, 2014 at 4:57 PM

Great processing and conversion Scott. The toning suits it beautifully. The spray is fantastic in this. Very fine image.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 15, 2014 at 5:14 PM

Really dramatic and really beautiful. I love the energy and the action occurring here

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