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Secret Falls II

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Posted by Tim Mulholland on July 17, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Secret Falls II
So, here's a second photo (of many) taken about a month ago when I "discovered" the Secret Falls. The perspective is slightly different, but the biggest difference, which may not be noticeable at this size and on the computer, is that I used my Pentax 67II and Portra NC 160. The dynamic range is better, as is the detail...

Enjoy,

Tim!
Posted by Philip Schwarz on July 17, 2008 at 6:09 PM
I like the colors on this one but I'm bothered by the light rocks on the left of the falls. I would also crop down from the top to eliminate the sky.
Posted by scott lanz on July 17, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Tim, I find SFII to be rather contrasty, with overexposed areas like the rocks to the left of the lower falls. The light looks more even and better on I. However, I do agree that there is better detail in II.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on July 18, 2008 at 9:17 AM
I too, would crop down some from the sky, but I like the details in the wood and the exposure on the water. Portra is a good choice for film, Tim...I used to use it all the time!
Posted by Chuck Beatty on July 18, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Tim, I agree with the earlier comments regarding exposure on the rock and cropping from the top. What I really like about this image is the way the angle in the foreground log is repeated in the rocks in the middle ground.
Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on July 20, 2008 at 3:28 PM
Another vote in favor of a crop from the top and more even light. I do like the converging lines of this composition, however, so I hope you'll get a chance to shoot this perspective again.
Posted by Joel Truckenbrod on July 23, 2008 at 8:45 PM
This works, though I also believe it would be stronger with a crop. Personally, my favorite composition is "Secret Falls, XI" on your website. Very cool little falls, I enjoy the northwoods feel especially (cluttered and rocky :biggrin:). Good stuff, I recently switched from Fuji 160s to Portra 160nc...beautiful film, I personally like the weaker orange mask of the Kodak product.