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Posted by Philip Schwarz on April 4, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Big Falls

This is a shot from Big Falls County Park. The name is a misnomer because it is not a very big falls but does offer some close-up shots of water and rock. I liked the flow of the water and the colors in this particular shot.

Comments are appreciated.

Phil Schwarz
E2311 530th Ave
Menomonie, WI 54751
e-mail: schwarzp@uwstout.edu
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Posted by Nathaniel Blood on April 4, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Very interesting shot. I'd almost be tempted to remove the rock from the composition and make an abstract of the water, but I like the contrast between the two. Overall I'd say it works in an odd sort of way. I like how water flows directly into a stationary rock. Cool idea!
Posted by Toni Lankerd on April 5, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Nice exposure on this one, Philip. I vote for keeping the rock in the foreground as it makes a nice contrast to the flowing water.
Posted by Brian Vance on April 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM
Nice isolation shot, Phil. I like the rock as well, the colors of the rock work very well with the flowing water.
Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on April 14, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I like this a lot--perfect shutter speed choice and, for me at least, the inclusion of the FG rock really emphasizes the overall feeling of counterpoint in this image:

hard (rock) vs. soft (water)
sharp (rock) vs. blur (water)
warm (eye-catching orange water highlight) vs. cool (the bluish tint in the rest of the frame)

Really nice work, Phil.