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Redbuds, Dogwoods, and Waterfalls

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Posted by Bill Dark on March 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Redbuds, Dogwoods, and Waterfalls
Ever since I got serious about photography 11 years ago, I've tried to find a waterfall with a dogwood and/or redbud tree that I could work into a photograph, and dang if I didn't find both in one day last week. One of the things that draw most of us into our work as photographers is the excitement that comes with discovering scenes like that. What a thrill...

This one is actually two images stacked for better sharpness front to back.
Posted by Bill Dark on March 26, 2012 at 8:56 PM
And a redbud, cropped 3-shot stitch...
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 27, 2012 at 7:32 AM
Beautiful locations both, Bill. I like how you've framed the waterfall in the first image, just lovely.

But wonder if the bright new leaves in the foreground could be temporarily pulled out of the frame with some twine/rope? For me their brightness level distracts from the beauty that lays behind. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see what else you will have for us this spring.
Posted by Bill Dark on March 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Thanks, Wayne. As you might expect, I took hundreds of shots at this location...here's another you might like better.
Posted by Tom Kennon on March 27, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Bill, both shots are fantastic, but the Redbuds are special! It is always fun to find shots like these. Thanks for sharing, by the way I like the second dogwood shot also.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 27, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Oh yeah ... now we're talking! Love it Bill! :toast:
Posted by Dottie L Lloyd on March 27, 2012 at 12:44 PM
Things are really starting to pop out! Can't wait to get into the woods! Thanks for sharing Bill. I really like the second one!
Posted by Darren Huski on March 30, 2012 at 10:04 AM
I really like the second and third ones. Fantastic images. Looks like a nice spring is progressing in Arkansas.
Posted by Larry Fischer on March 30, 2012 at 6:25 PM
I like the second photo best. More dispersed color and the waterfall add action.

Good stuff.

the fisch