This is an isolation of the lower part of Second Falls, which is located just off the BRP in North Carolina. As I mentioned in my last post, I found the colors and patterns in the rocks in this area to be as photogenic as the falls themselves.
One funny note: I earlier that day visited Skinny Dip Falls, and while a few folks braved the chilly waters, all were clothed. While I was shooting from the location in this pic, a young guy had slipped into the pool on the other side of the boulders. As I hiking out, I happened to look back and he was on the bank drying off. Sure enough, he was as naked as the day he was born. I would have snapped a pic, but I figured Tim E. might have trademarked the "Fuzzy Butt Falls" name!
Hey Bryan, I agree the rocks in the foreground really add to your composition and the falls are really nice. Great shot.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 8, 2009 at 1:48 PM
This is a really pretty area Bryan. I really like how this fall tumbles over the rock, it is very appealing. There is lots of nice detail in the f/g rocks and I like the small cascade detail in that area.
The low perspective here allows the f/g rocks to command a lot of attention and at the same time hides a good deal of the waterfall entering the pool.
My personal preference would be for a higher shooting position to reveal the full waterfall entering the pool without losing the small cascade in the LL. I know, picky, picky!
I agree with Wayne's suggestions. Beautiful colors, wonderful details and great shutter speed choice on the water. The colors and patterns in the rock are very beautiful. Did you get any abstract type shots of just the patterns in the rocks? That would be cool.
Wayne and Angela: I agree with what you are saying. When shooting waterfalls, I almost always prefer that the tension created by the fall be resolved by letting me see the final entry into the pool or stream. In this case, the only way to accomplish that would have been to join the other fellow skinny dipping. While I'm willing to do a lot for a shot, well...
Actually even then, the quick descent the river makes below the pool renders that shot impossible, at least for a short guy like me. This pic shows you what I'm talking about. I have shots of the waterfall entering the pool, but they don't include the rocks because I was standing on them.
In any event I do appreciate the comments and suggestions.
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5 repliesOne funny note: I earlier that day visited Skinny Dip Falls, and while a few folks braved the chilly waters, all were clothed. While I was shooting from the location in this pic, a young guy had slipped into the pool on the other side of the boulders. As I hiking out, I happened to look back and he was on the bank drying off. Sure enough, he was as naked as the day he was born. I would have snapped a pic, but I figured Tim E. might have trademarked the "Fuzzy Butt Falls" name!
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40D - 100ISO - f/16 - 22mm
The low perspective here allows the f/g rocks to command a lot of attention and at the same time hides a good deal of the waterfall entering the pool.
My personal preference would be for a higher shooting position to reveal the full waterfall entering the pool without losing the small cascade in the LL. I know, picky, picky!
Wayne and Angela: I agree with what you are saying. When shooting waterfalls, I almost always prefer that the tension created by the fall be resolved by letting me see the final entry into the pool or stream. In this case, the only way to accomplish that would have been to join the other fellow skinny dipping. While I'm willing to do a lot for a shot, well...
Actually even then, the quick descent the river makes below the pool renders that shot impossible, at least for a short guy like me. This pic shows you what I'm talking about. I have shots of the waterfall entering the pool, but they don't include the rocks because I was standing on them.
In any event I do appreciate the comments and suggestions.