I made this photograph late-spring this year after some abnormally hard rains. The patterns formed by the water flowing over these rapids, along with the late-afternoon light drew my attention. Thanks for looking.
Beautiful colors. I think this is a great shot, I stopped by Banning last week but I apparently don't know the right places to go.
Posted by scott lanz on August 13, 2008 at 10:36 PM
I like the breaking waves, particularly how they line up diagonally, and the lines in the water. The reflections in the water are also excellent. Personally, I think I'd crop a little off the top and make the image more of an abstract image of lines and waves.
Posted by Mitch Erwin on August 14, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Joel, I too agree with Scott on all the comments. A great capture indeed. Now, after I suggest the crop off the top, now I'm thinking,............."man those reflected colors are too pretty to crop". So, make prints both ways!
Posted by Toni Lankerd on August 14, 2008 at 9:34 AM
This is wonderful, Joel! Excellent composition..no nits from me!
Joel - send me a print. Send me a big print. Send me a very big print RIGHT NOW.
Otherwise, I like it.
CJ
Posted by Jack Graham on August 14, 2008 at 6:53 PM
One of the MWNP's best this year so far. I really really like this one. The patterns and textures are perfect. I like shooting this kind of thing as well and the lesson here, as accomplished by Joel, is you don't need to polarize all the time. When you do, yes it takes off glare, but you looks the wonderful color as well.
I have mixed feelings about the suggested crop. On one hand, I agree that it tightens up the composition, on the other hand, I feel that the warmer light balances out the blue-heavy bottom to some extent. I'll think on it some, thanks for the input.
CJ - Perhaps we should to do a print exchange at some point?
Posted by wally emmert on August 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM
beautiful joel,,, it looks like silk, i would'nt touch a thing.
Posted by Ken Bachofer on August 16, 2008 at 8:14 PM
I agree that the colors at the top provide balance. I really like it just the way it is.
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11 repliesTechnicals: Tachihara 4x5, Fujinon 90mm, Fuji Provia 100f
Otherwise, I like it.
CJ
This is a winner in my book!
JG
I have mixed feelings about the suggested crop. On one hand, I agree that it tightens up the composition, on the other hand, I feel that the warmer light balances out the blue-heavy bottom to some extent. I'll think on it some, thanks for the input.
CJ - Perhaps we should to do a print exchange at some point?
Good work, Joel!
Tim!