Ok, in this instant it's actually Watkins Glen but still just as "gorges" ;)
I've been gone from the forum for some time, life found a way to get in a way of what I want to do again... But summer is around the corner and I have some photography-centered trips planned so I will make myself more visible here.
Anyway, I just got back from a week in humid, hot and very bug infested Upstate NY (Western Adirondacks). It was more a family related trip but I did get away for a quick trip to the Finger Lakes and I decided to share a shot here. I also got to rent a tilt/shift lens and try it out on some waterfalls, now I can't stop dreaming about owning one .
The composition here is outstanding and your choice of shutter speed is right on. My personal taste is for a less contrasty image, maybe brighten up the shadows and bring the highlights down a bit. Regardless, this really is beautiful.
"Gorges" indeed. The green color is striking and, while contrasty, the scene has a lot of detail. Wish I had a T/S or P/C lens too. Looks like a successful use of it here.
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your feedback. Paul, I actually wanted to keep the image with a little more contrast to convey the mood of the place. I did bring up some shadow detail in post processing but wanted to keep it true to how it felt being there.
Ditto on the nice image. Can appreciate your desire to keep contrast up. Very nice composition and well chosen shutter speed for the flowing water.
My nit would be the highlights in the water where it looks to me like the sun hits the surface. Could that bright spot in the water be toned down,or is that some churning water flowing past the rock shelf?
I like the contrast, composition and every element in this beautiful scene...well done!
I have the same issue with the bright spot in the water. My eye is drawn right to it. I know it couldn't be helped, but if you could 'repair' that, I think it would be a huge asset.
Beautiful Images! And, a very beautiful area.
I spent a lot of time in the late '60s working on the Cornell North Campus Dorm project back in my architecture days. I didn't like flying in to Ithaca during the winter but the rest of the year was great.
Excellent Work.
Thanks for sharing,
Dave
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20 repliesI've been gone from the forum for some time, life found a way to get in a way of what I want to do again... But summer is around the corner and I have some photography-centered trips planned so I will make myself more visible here.
Anyway, I just got back from a week in humid, hot and very bug infested Upstate NY (Western Adirondacks). It was more a family related trip but I did get away for a quick trip to the Finger Lakes and I decided to share a shot here. I also got to rent a tilt/shift lens and try it out on some waterfalls, now I can't stop dreaming about owning one
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My nit would be the highlights in the water where it looks to me like the sun hits the surface. Could that bright spot in the water be toned down,or is that some churning water flowing past the rock shelf?
I have the same issue with the bright spot in the water. My eye is drawn right to it. I know it couldn't be helped, but if you could 'repair' that, I think it would be a huge asset.
I spent a lot of time in the late '60s working on the Cornell North Campus Dorm project back in my architecture days. I didn't like flying in to Ithaca during the winter but the rest of the year was great.
Excellent Work.
Thanks for sharing,
Dave