Caught in the Downfall

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 18, 20174,183 views14 comments

The Little Colorado River flows periodically over Grand Falls when there is significant snowmelt or summer rain. It carries plenty of sediment and probably some of the color is due to that from the Painted Desert. While it does not look it, Grand Falls is actually a few feet higher than Niagara Falls.
Nikon D810, 160mm, f/6.3 1/4 sec ISO 64 cpl

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14 comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on February 18, 2017 at 11:42 AM

I like the dynamism of this, Doug. The silt-laden water is a perfect compliment to the foreground rock, and the warm tones work very nicely. The detail and processing look great to me.
--P

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on February 18, 2017 at 12:23 PM

This is lovely Doug. Absolutely love the colors and elements used

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 18, 2017 at 2:11 PM

Doug,

Fantastic! Love the diversity of the warm colors throughout. The flowing water is dynamic, yet graceful.

Love this! No nits or suggestions.

Lon

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on February 18, 2017 at 3:02 PM

Beautiful, love the colors, motion and layered rock that the water is carving and has come from. Perfect intimate landscape, to my eyes.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on February 18, 2017 at 3:31 PM

Awesome energy on display here, Doug. I love the back spray off the sandstone. Rally well done.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 18, 2017 at 4:09 PM

Doug, what a wonderful close-up scene here. This has that southwestern look to this cascading water. The all around color has that telltale UT-AZ look to it. This composition is perfect and I see no need for changes....... cool

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on February 18, 2017 at 5:29 PM

I like the contrasting textures between the rock and the water. The comp works well also, with the rock forming an opposing diagonal to the lines in the water.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 18, 2017 at 10:10 PM

This is a great take on some red rock country. Love the warm tones and a great scene. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Genny K. on February 19, 2017 at 3:03 AM

Cool. The vibrant colors and the movement of the water really work together in this. It's a simple composition, but a good one, and the detail is excellent. The color in the water is almost surreal. Nice one.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on February 19, 2017 at 10:28 AM

Beautiful initimate image, Doug. Usually the muddy water is not that attractive, but it looks great in this close up. Well composed and taken.

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on February 19, 2017 at 8:25 PM

I like this a lot. A very unique and engaging image. Beautiful tonalities and the tight comp. works well.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 19, 2017 at 11:08 PM

I like the contrast between the sweep of the stone coming in for the right against the flowing water, Doug. The colors in the water a good also and your ss choice adds a fine sense of movement.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 22, 2017 at 7:22 PM

Doug, Super nice job with this image. Looked at the larger version for awhile and totally enjoyed it. Wonderful work!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on February 23, 2017 at 8:35 PM

Hi Doug,

I very much like this image for a few reasons. One, the warm tones really move me, and this image has a wonderful warmth about it, Two, the soft texture of the water against the solidity of the rock are very engaging. and Finally, the composition really brings all the elements together to create an intimate scene with some nice depth to it.

Wonderful stuff

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