One of the very few waterfalls in Death Valley... I can't tell if I have a personal attachment to this one, or if it's genuinely 'good'. What do you all think? I personally am drawn to the geometrical shapes from the cracks in the rock that all seem to converge in the dark hole. But maybe it's just me, that happens sometimes.
Posted by Derek Sedillo on February 23, 2009 at 4:18 AM
Overall I like it - kinda like a Zoro signature or something.
Posted by Dan Baumbach on February 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM
I think it's a nice image. I like the graphic lines of the rocks being broken up by the flowing water.
Looks really good to me, Floris. I agree with your thoughts on the image and would also go along with Dan's input with regard to color too.
Posted by Dan Truong on February 23, 2009 at 5:55 PM
It's a nice capture but I'm not over the top crazy for it either...
Posted by Eric Good on February 24, 2009 at 2:13 AM
Probably as good a shot as you'll see from this area. Comp, colors and exposure are all very good. I can't find anything to suggest, but I just don't think the nature of this subject matter lends itself to anything other than a nice photo. I do think it would make a nice addition to a DV collection though.
Posted by Lon Overacker on February 24, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Floris,
I wouldn't say this was "genuinely good," I would say this was genuinely great! The comp is tight and compact, yet feels very comfortable; meaning the image doesn't feel squeezed or forced. I love the diagonals. The color, exposure... they all look spot on. I can see why you would have an attachment to this one. This is excellent.
Thanks folks for the honest feedback. Glad it works for you Lon, at least it's not just me
Posted by Steve Sieren on February 25, 2009 at 1:23 AM
Looks like the falls just above Darwin Falls. I'll say it a good one for DV.
Posted by Greg Cope on February 25, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Pretty cool Floris. The diagonals made by the dark cracks are really nice, and create a nice flow through the image.
Posted by Rodney Ninow on March 4, 2009 at 8:44 PM
I realize the composition was meant to include the stream in the bottom right, but the waterfall flowing toward and so close to the left edge seems crowded to me. The way the top is cut off rather abruptly also bothers me.
Discussion
10 repliesThe color is good too.
- Dan.
I wouldn't say this was "genuinely good," I would say this was genuinely great! The comp is tight and compact, yet feels very comfortable; meaning the image doesn't feel squeezed or forced. I love the diagonals. The color, exposure... they all look spot on. I can see why you would have an attachment to this one. This is excellent.
Lon