This is the largest of the series of waterfalls that Lon, Harley, and I explored during our fun hog expedition to Sonora Pass back in July.
I am pretty pleased with this one, but I would have liked to get down to water's edge. I really wanted to include the entire cascade, but a steep, scree (read 'ball bearing') covered slope looked a little much with a tripod, and camera pack, and only one cup of coffee.
The original transparency is just a bit overexposed, so I had to finagle this one a bit in the scan and PS.
The fact that not a drop of coffee was lost on this capture adds to the difficulty factor overall.
Another nice waterfall capture, Preston. Actually, I think there maybe a couple nice crops for various or additional looks here. I would agree with Robert's observation too.
Pretty little scene, Preston. I would not mind a touch more room on the bottom if you have it on the film. One cup of my coffee would have worked for you!
Posted by Paul Duval on August 19, 2010 at 8:40 PM
Once you start slipping on those things you won't stop until you hit bottom and then who knows where all of the equipment and especially the coffee will end up and whether or not all of your bones will survive intact. In all things it is well remembered ' Discretion is the better part of valor.' It sure looks like you guys had a great time following the 'flow' in July or is it going oh well...It makes a very nice series of images to enjoy thanks for posting.
Don't listen to Paul. Ball-bearings or not, you should have gone down to the water's edge. I know that's what we would have done, if I were there. Seriously though, this is a lovely photograph. The boulders look amazing and the the smooth rushing water tells the rest of the story.
Posted by Lon Overacker on August 20, 2010 at 2:49 AM
Preston,
This came out really nice. Now I can personally attest to the "ball bearing" effect on this slope. Some time we'll take you there Anil! I think one could get in another position but it would take some teamwork for sure, and quite possibly even a rope. You did well to pull a nice comp out of this one Preston. I too like the flowers, and do wish for a skosh more room below that small cluster of flowers. but it just may not be there.
Nice work on all the technicals, exposure, processing, etc.
Definitely need to revisit this little spot again.
When I first set up for this, I used a 180mm, but it was too wide, so I chose my 210. The image here is pretty much full frame. I would have liked to include a bit more space for the piantbrush, but I had no place to go.
When Reno and I were up there last week, he managed to climb down to the creek, but he was carrying only a D700; not a 4x5 and tripod. The dicey part is at the top, and a slip from there would be painful, indeed. I do have a climbing rope, slings and carabiners, so it would be easy to rig up a system.
"Definitely need to revisit this little spot again. "
Absolutely! This creek, and the adjacent meadows are loaded with opportunities for excellent shots.
Preston,
Very nicely composed and exposed. Being closer to the water might have given a different perspective, but this still works well. And you didn't have to worry about negotiating down a steep slope with all your stuff! Nice work.
"One cup of my coffee would have worked for you! "
That's true! I had some of your coffee at Bishop Creek when we were there two years ago (it's been that long?!). It was good stuff, and I vibrated until noon!
Discussion
9 repliesI am pretty pleased with this one, but I would have liked to get down to water's edge. I really wanted to include the entire cascade, but a steep, scree (read 'ball bearing') covered slope looked a little much with a tripod, and camera pack, and only one cup of coffee.
The original transparency is just a bit overexposed, so I had to finagle this one a bit in the scan and PS.
Your thoughts are always appreciated.
Tachihara 4x5
210 Symmar-S
Astia 100F
f45 @ 2s
7/24/10
--P
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a strong foreground.
Another nice waterfall capture, Preston. Actually, I think there maybe a couple nice crops for various or additional looks here. I would agree with Robert's observation too.
Paul
Don't listen to Paul. Ball-bearings or not, you should have gone down to the water's edge. I know that's what we would have done, if I were there.
This came out really nice. Now I can personally attest to the "ball bearing" effect on this slope. Some time we'll take you there Anil!
Nice work on all the technicals, exposure, processing, etc.
Definitely need to revisit this little spot again.
Lon
When I first set up for this, I used a 180mm, but it was too wide, so I chose my 210. The image here is pretty much full frame. I would have liked to include a bit more space for the piantbrush, but I had no place to go.
When Reno and I were up there last week, he managed to climb down to the creek, but he was carrying only a D700; not a 4x5 and tripod. The dicey part is at the top, and a slip from there would be painful, indeed. I do have a climbing rope, slings and carabiners, so it would be easy to rig up a system.
"Definitely need to revisit this little spot again. "
Absolutely! This creek, and the adjacent meadows are loaded with opportunities for excellent shots.
--P
Very nicely composed and exposed. Being closer to the water might have given a different perspective, but this still works well. And you didn't have to worry about negotiating down a steep slope with all your stuff! Nice work.
That's true! I had some of your coffee at Bishop Creek when we were there two years ago (it's been that long?!). It was good stuff, and I vibrated until noon!
--P