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All downhill from there

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Posted by John Moore on May 29, 2008 at 12:48 PM
All downhill from there
This was my very first shot of the day, May 8. This little stream feeds Stack Rock Homestead Falls along the Ozark Highlands Trail. I shot this with the whitewater more off-center, but when I looked at it at home the extra space at the bottom and right just needed to go.

Thanks for commenting.

40D, 16-35 at 23mm, polarizer, 2 seconds at f/8, ISO 100
Posted by Brad Mangas on May 29, 2008 at 1:08 PM
John I really like this. I think the water even though in the center works well. With the strong images on the sides, the cover rocks on the right and the fern which is placed very well on the left makes for a nice over all look. I also like the darkness of areas in the scene. Good job man!

Brad
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 29, 2008 at 1:59 PM
Another beauty John. I really like this scene with the abundance of foliage on the left and solid rock on the right. I'd like to see a bit more of the stream where it makes its right turn at mid frame (personal preference).

Would you do me a favor and clone out some of that rock on the left to reveal more of the stream? :biggrin: Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Tom Kennon on May 29, 2008 at 10:54 PM
John, I like the lush feel to this shot and the way you have cropped it.
Posted by Tim Buchanan on May 30, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Really nice green tones and water. Maybe slightly cramped.
Posted by Bill Dark on May 30, 2008 at 10:09 AM
This is really beautiful, John. I think the central placement of the cascade works fine here. The lush green foliage and lichen-covered boulders compliment the water very well. Nice!
Posted by Gale Rainwater on May 30, 2008 at 4:32 PM
John a really beautiful shot. The crop is perfect and I agree the ferns and lush greens along with the moss is a great combo.
A real keeper to be proud of! :toast:
Posted by Randy Wilson on May 30, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Beautiful boulders and stream, and what really sets it appart for me is the fern on top of the boulder.