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Top Down Ponytail

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Posted by Andy Drumer on February 28, 2007 at 6:09 AM
Ok I give up trying to make anything decent of my pictures from my recent trip to Upper Sorenson Falls -> http://www.waterfallsnorthwest.com/waterfall.php?num=1874&p=0
So I have decided to post one from a while ago. Taken last year about this time. A pretty clear side trail on the horsetail falls trail will lead you here. Look for it just as you turn the corner and can see Ponytail falls.

If the splash pool were deep enough, would make the ultimate waterslide!

Minolta 5D, 18mm, 2sec @ f/22 ISO 100
Posted by Mark Hudon on February 28, 2007 at 12:18 PM
Dang, Andy, I hope you're careful, it would be a really bad way to die if you slipped.

I'm not really thrilled with the comp, I'm not really drawn in. You know what, how about getting some little kid playing in those rocks below? That would give it a real "what the..." feel to it.
Posted by Sean Hyde on February 28, 2007 at 12:55 PM
As is, I'm in agreement with Mark on all accounts. I like the shape of the falls though.
Posted by Darren White on February 28, 2007 at 1:37 PM
well we all can't be the same.......I do like this image....I think the water is great and not blown out.. and I love the comp....would like to know where this trail is myself.....

as far as the person below goes, I would like to see a bikini model on the rocks down there. Just my opinion! :biggrin:
Posted by Catherine Reilly on February 28, 2007 at 6:25 PM
I find this quite compelling. But I think a little more texture to the water would really give SWOOSH appeal. :smile:
Posted by Rick Lundh on March 1, 2007 at 3:41 PM
I think this comp is a mind trip and I like it for that reason...but I also do really like Mark's suggestion with the kid.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on March 2, 2007 at 2:46 AM
I like parts of it... I think too much water is swooshing so the solid white area doesn't work a lot for me. I'm with Darren with either the bikini babe or even better, how 'bout a fine art nude pose..... :razz:
Posted by Andy Drumer on March 2, 2007 at 6:04 PM
Thanks for the comments, I will post an alternate version in a couple of days with more of the downstream section. Although I have an adventurous gf the one thing she HATES is being wet and cold :frown:
Posted by Erik Lundh on March 3, 2007 at 1:29 PM
It's definatly original. The colors of the moss along with the "S" shape of the water are really cool. I have to tell you "I like it".