There's been some beautiful monsoonal conditions around the Pagosa Springs area lately and on Sunday I decided to drive out to Treasure Falls to attempt to get a sunset image there...something that I've had in the back of my head to do for a while now. Thankfully, mother nature cooperated nicely and gave me the conditions I was looking for. Here's a few shots I got during the evening starting with a mist bow during a brief sunny period. I utilized the Adamus glow technique on this one to try and tame the contrast.
And finally, sunset itself. For some reason, I couldn't get the file size small enough on this image without posting a microscopic image. Therefore, I'll just link to a much larger version HERE. This image is the result of a single shot utilizing two GNDs (a 2 stop and 1 stop). I had to do a bit of dodging and burning along the horizon to reduce grad lines so let me know how I did there.
All 3 are really nice Guy, but #3 at sunset is awesome. Great light in all the images, the fresh greens are real nice too!. That is one nice looking waterfall!.
Wow, #3 is something! I've always thought of Treasure Falls as being a little unphotogenic. You've certainly proved me wrong. Nice collection of shots.
You don't see many waterfall shots with such glorious light. This is a stunner! I would strongly consider cropping out the patch of blue on the left side. Kicks it up a notch. Excellent work Guy!
Wow, all of these are killer shots! Probably the best Treasure Falls shots I've ever seen. Glad the Cokin rainbow filter worked so well in the first one. (har-har!)
Thanks for the kind words everyone (and good suggestion Jesse). I realize that this location is often looked upon with disdain by most photographers (myself included, actually). It's a roadside waterfall often overrun with casual travelers and not overly scenic during much of the year due to low water levels and scraggly conditions along the creek. However, given the right set of conditions (and I think I hit em pretty well), there certainly is some good potential for decent shots. It was also nice that I had the place to myself at sunset.
You worked this place over! The rainbow in 1 takes it over the top. #2 seems to have a magenta cast, especially on the cliffs. And # 3 is truly extraordinary.
Funny you should ask...as I had asked about the technique a little over a week ago when reference was made to it in a different post. Anyway, you can find out what it's all about from this THREAD.
Wow, Guy, sweet images! I like them all, but I really love the 3rd one. I like how you framed the falls with the 2 large trees. I never even knew about these falls. I have to get out more lol. The lighting in the last one is awesome. Also love the rainbow in the 1st. Very nice.
Wow, what a great set of images. I have only been to Treasure Falls once, and it wasn't the greatest spot as you have mentioned, and the flow was a little light. It's awesome to see the falls as you have captured them here,
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27 replies+1 on number 3. What great light you captured there. The comp with the trees angled in really gives a feeling of height to the falls.
Glad you were rewarded so well. I really like # 1, and of course #3 is simply phenomenal.
#2 looks a bit 'overcooked' to my eye.
Like the others said, these are the best Treasure Falls images I've ever seen. Congratulations!
By the way, what is the Adamus Glow Technique?