McLean Falls, NZ. Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi all. These are the McLean Falls in the Catlins, Southern NZ. The Catlins is famous for its wild and natural landscapes but unfortunately we only had one day to explore them, yes very bad planning ;-(. (There’s always next time.)
About 10 minutes walk from the car park down into the lush bush you are confronted by these beautiful falls. There is also a second set of falls about 5 minutes further on but not as spectacular as these. There was not quite as much water as we’d hoped for as it was quite a dry spell, especially for Southland!
Enjoy, Paul.

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vmf-214 (1620) 2009-06-17 22:57

Hi Paul,

Peaceful nature scene and like low angle approach to the shot, Nice details in the moss covered rocks. Well done on the exposure setting, Definitely a lush green scene and like the moss covered limb in this image well detail waterfall and a great job Paul.

Best regards
Jason.

ribeiroantonio (21701) 2009-06-17 23:02

It is a very nice shot with excellent exposure time. The sense of motion is very well presented and the light was good to show many of the area details. Well done,
Antonio

patdeph (17308) 2009-06-17 23:02

hello Paul
this is a very nice place,and even if it was only 10 minutes walk,I have the impression to be in the heart of the jungle!I like the way you have framed with the big branch above the waterfall,and the speed is perfect to give to the water a beautiful effect!Very well done!
Regards
Pascale

John_F_Kennedy (30486) 2009-06-18 1:41

A beautiful waterfall shot. Nice composition and well placed in the frame.
Best wishes,
Achim

daddo (11263) 2009-06-18 1:45

Hi Paul. Doesn't seem to have been trampled on at the base- as if you were the first to come across this lovely sight. I see that there was a gentle breeze that day.Excellent exposure and light balance.Regards. Klaudio.

npecanhuk (12919) 2009-06-18 2:29

Hello Paul!
Magnificent picture with quite suitable sharpness, excellent exposure, wonderful colors, a very well chosen pov and a perfect composition!
I look at every single corner of this image and I find no single flaw and everything pleases me a lot!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

Flavia (10202) 2009-06-18 8:22

Hi Paul,

Magic place! Beautifuly composed picture with the tree framing the upper part of the fall and the small plants on the fg. Perfect shutter spead to capture the beauty of this waterfall.

Regards,

Flavia

anokutan (7257) 2009-06-18 9:55

Hello Paul,
What a beautiful scenery my friend!The beautiful natural colours.

stego (22304) 2009-06-18 11:25

Hi Paul,
The water looks more than enough to me to render the photo very beautiful. I imagine that it must not be that easy to adjust the exposure in this situation, but one doesn't even remember that by looking at it. Wonderful compo also.
Regards,
José

Kielia (8111) 2009-06-18 11:45

Hi Paul,
a superb view on the fall and an excellent composition. Everything is perfect: the light, the colors, the sharpness and there is also a great atmosphere of the place, one can almost smell the air. A very fascinating image!
Warm regards
Harriet

Waylim (10645) 2009-06-18 13:08

Hi Paul,
Beautiful water fall image, I like the long exposure, giving the smooth and milk like effect on the waterfalls. The tone are rich and colors adequately saturated but not over done. Very natural and beautiful. The canopy of vegetation and dense forrest give us the essence of the place and the tenacity of life. Thanks
Way

Gerrit (35389) 2009-06-18 15:24

HI Paul,
difficult light but a great composition with amazing depth.
Regards, Gerrit

aadilj (17950) 2009-06-18 22:13

Hi Paul, this is nicely and neatly handled and very beautiful. I like the natural essence and the way you have captured this

Graal (57098) 2009-06-18 23:32

Hi Paul,
beautiful place, very nice view on the waterfall. Great wild nature. I like it. Well presentation.
Gr., Aleksander

emka (21127) 2009-06-18 23:54

Hio Paul, Nice waterfall. Splendid stones covered with moss. Beautiful vegetation. Nice this old branch.

Regards

Malgorzata

Giorgio (8584) 2009-06-19 0:42

- Very beautiful capture Paul, splendid falls and verdant atmosphere around, the PoV is excellent and the long exposure a good idea, well done, it's successful !
Have a nice weekend.
giorgio

Budapestman (40770) 2009-06-19 1:31

Hi Paul,
Picturesque shot with spectacular composition and amazing details, romantic atmosphere, Tfs! Have a nice day!
George

jmdias (18635) 2009-06-19 3:15

paul

beautiful cascade. I likd the shapes of the waters. That branche that crosses the high area of the compo is nice too and I liked the lower area too, full of rocks and making a path to reach the cascade, nice light, pov and framing. beautiful nature

hugs

jorge

xuaxo (5609) 2009-06-19 9:42

Hi Paul,
Perhaps you remember one of my previous comments about the "brown" landscapes of NZ, that were unexpected for the "green image" that I have of NZ (I was never there).
So, today you present a view that I expect from New Zealand: a green place with much water. And you captured very well that water, in a beautiful "form" (the falls).
Greetings from hot Portugal (summer's here),
Francisco

JCG (24733) 2009-06-19 10:06

Bonsoir Paul,

The New Zealand it is a variety of fabulous landscape as on this photograph. Wild place nicely put in image. This water fall is very beautiful, the natural colors and the light are well managed. Thank you Paul.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

roges (1204) 2009-06-19 12:49

Hi Paul !
Beautiful image, made and played great.
And the description offered is top, congratulations.
Have a quiet evening,
Adrian

alvaraalto (5225) 2009-06-19 12:51

Dag Paul,

After all that lovely brown landscapes this fresh green-blue is a nice variation.
This is maybe a not so spectacular waterfall, but nevertheless a picture with a great quality.

Groet Rob

jimkil (524) 2009-06-19 17:47

Hi Paul
Excellent exposure, the cold tones work very well and suits the mood. Sure looks wild, that is why New Zealand is beautiful. I love the arc from that branch.
Well done
Jim

darek1978 (11048) 2009-06-19 18:02

Hi Paul,
Fantastic exposure for the silky water effect. Highly atmospheric, well framed and well presented. Congratulations! It is a pleasure looking at this picture.
Best regards,
Darek

gunbud (27467) 2009-06-19 19:55

Hi Paul,
Lovely varying shades of lush green are seen leading into this lovely tranquil water fall.
Love the moss clinging to the rock and the tree at the top of this shot.
The tightly cropped vertical format works very well here.
Regards, Tom

SteveH (3847) 2009-06-19 22:06

Hi Paul, I like the composition in this shot, picking up the details in the FG and taking the viewer back towards the falls - only problem is that on my monitor it has a slight blue cast. I did a WS to adjust. cheers, Steve

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plimrn (19518) 2009-06-19 22:55

Hi Paul,
In spite of the dry spell, you really have captured the feeling of a river gorge. Great DOF & light management.
You must have spent a lot of time planning your trip; you show many sights that are new to me.
HLJ, Pat

AiresSantos (41142) 2009-06-20 0:37

Hi Paul
Beautiful view of McLean Falls. Fine colours and details. Good management of time exposure
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires

Bluejeans (31417) 2009-06-20 2:55

Ola Paul ,
Muito bonita estas quedas de agua no meio desta floresta , os detalhes das pedras no primeiro plano ficaram lindas, gostei muito do movimento da agua , boas cores, parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

josepmarin (33547) 2009-06-20 4:31

Hi Paul,
The silky effect in the water of the waterfall, thanks to the long exposure, is very elegant and attractive at sight, creating a very special atmosphere to the landscape that we see in the image.
Excellent work with the light and with the colors quality.
It's a great shot.
Friendly regards,
Josep

dvlazar (6468) 2009-06-20 10:43

really nice shot of the falls - the branch at the top of frame is well placed as are the falls themselves.
Good work!
Dave

Urs (2373) 2009-06-20 22:08

Dear Paul

As today it is again hot and hazy I really would love to relax next to your waterfall, hopefully the water is refreshing cool. With other words, your picture is very stimulation to me. Very good DOF, sharpness and vivid colors. Well done

Best regards
Urs

jjcordier (24010) 2009-06-20 22:33

Paul
Superbe chute d'eau dans un magnifique environnement naturel. Très bon cadrage et une parfaite maitrise de l'exposition.
Amicalement
JJ

Nicou (43649) 2009-06-21 2:58

Hello,

superbe captage de cette chutte d'eau, dans ce sous bois,a vec la mousse, le fougères, la belle vielle branche de bois, splendide ensemble.

Bravo et maitié

Nicou

barrufeto_77 (25589) 2009-06-21 3:40

Hi Paul.

Excellent exposure to get that effect on the water. Well done.

For sure, It should be a nice place to enjoy...

Rgs, OScar

jhm (81561) 2009-06-21 4:18

Hello Paul,

A pity we can not hear the sound of the water, I am always a men that listen to the waterfall.
Quality and sharpness are very well for this subject, lovely area.
The vertical composition, what you here have built, a meticulously perfect picture.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

belido (15955) 2009-06-21 4:52

Hi Paul,

beautiful nature presentation. It's a difficult light condition but you did it very well. The 3 seconds were enough to bring all the details and a nice effect on the water. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

Dyerco (8816) 2009-06-21 7:03

Hi Paul
The falls are nicely framed by the trees. I can see this was a difficult lighting situation. To get that ethereal look to the water the FG leaves are out of focus because of the wind I suspect.
Phil

Cricri (42655) 2009-06-21 10:09

Hi Paul
Une image pleine de fraîcheur, joli cadrage de ces pierres couverte de mousse, un filé d'eau bien capturer et attirant
Good evening for you
cricri

phwall (5396) 2009-06-21 18:35

HI Paul,
There is always a nice feeling of cool fresh air around a waterfall and you've captured this atmosphere perfectly. The silky water, the moss on the rocks and trees, the various leaves and sticks plus the little ferns all picked out in superb detail. Lovely composition.
Regards
Peter
I'm sick of missing your excellent work, I've now fixed that. Pete

batalay (20642) 2009-06-21 20:03

Hello Paul,

What an astonishingly beautiful view. I've always heard of the magical land that is the South Island, specially for the rugged mountains and glaciers. Your photograph puts that magic on display. In 2001 I was scheduled to sail from Sydney to Auckland, then to the South Island — serving as a special topics lecturer. Unhappily, it fell through when 9-11 occurred. One day I may again try to do, my interest rejuvenated by your photos.

Warm regards,

Bulent

pablominto (39832) 2009-06-22 4:39

Hello Paul,

A picturesque place, and I like the feeling of untouched nature!
The point of view works well with the river in the diagonal, and the feeling of old forest is very well conveyed...
A balanced composition with good dynamics!

Greetings,
Pablo -

jmcl (13721) 2009-06-22 8:05

HI Paul,

Hope this finds you and yours well.

Great point of view .. I love the sense of dimension .. that overhanging tree ... seems just the right amount of water for 3 seconds .. very nice . it is too bad about the lack of stillness on those leaves .. I am speaking as a complete hypocrite here .. but I often take a fast exposure with the idea of layering it with the slow exposure to fix spots like that .. I rarely have the patience to go through with it though .. beautiful image .. I like it a great deal.

take care,

John

danos (31520) 2009-06-22 12:48

Hello Paul,
nice the view of these falls with the trunk of the tree as a natural frame over it.I like the greenery that exist on the foreground,as the sharpness and the clarity of the scene.Well done.

Regards,Danos

Charo (31651) 2009-06-23 11:17

Hello Paul,
Really a beautiful place, a paradise full of vegetation and the beautiful waterfall with bringing his music. Excellent composition with very good light and details.
Best regards,
Charo

lucasgalodoido (16525) 2009-06-23 17:42

Hi Paul,
beautiful this fall, and your camera settings are perfect for this momment. Great job, my friend.
Regards,
Lucas

Silversnow (2057) 2009-06-23 18:37

Superb waterfall you've got there, I love the flowing composition & slow exposure, the colors are great & even the moss-covered trees add depth to the scene.

hay_kes (28554) 2009-06-24 11:51

Hi Paul,
What a superb waterfall vith nice POV, light colours and perspective.TFS.
Best wishes,

hAyAti

feather (49848) 2009-06-24 14:54

I like waterfalls taken with a slow shutter speed and less water tends to work quite well. It looks like a beautiful place. You have framed the image well by including the branch at the top.
Well done
Kath

axiotea (15861) 2009-06-24 23:34

Hello Paul
A good choice of vertical format to present us these falls for which you handled well the exposure.
I like the milky effect of the water, especially in FG and the moss covering the stones.
Cheers
Marilyn

danyy (67810) 2009-06-26 6:14

Bonjour Paul,
j'aime beaucoup cette photo cadrée semi-rapproché, nous dévoilant l'intimité de cette chute dans des blancs un peu bleutés, ce qyu ajoute de la magie aux lumières. Une pose bien définie pour un effet de filé juste ce qu'il faut.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

dip (12398) 2009-06-26 13:18

Hi Paul,
wonderful composition,very well framed and composed,
I also like the motion effect of the water,
very well done,
Dimitris.

jafadabret (38819) 2009-06-28 9:51

Bonjour Paul.
Cette photo est une réussite pour la maitrise de la lumière dans un endroit qui semble en être un peu privé. J'aime le rendu de la chute d'eau et les belles couleurs vertes des plantes.
Salutations !
Jacques

papagolf21 (55848) 2009-06-29 1:59

Bonjour, cher ami Paul,
Beau, très beau, splendide, magnifique, ...
Difficile de trouver une image d'une aussi grande beauté. Je vois bien cette photo sur un livre ou sur une jaquette de disque classique.
Merveilleux !
Amitiés.
Philippe

skippy007 (6717) 2009-06-29 17:41

Hello Paul, I took a photo of a light house for the first time recently, the other thing I wanted was to take a some shots of waterfalls, I have been several times near home but there was very little water flowing (much less than this). I like this, natural colours, well use of hanging branch to frame it, nice light & FG with it's silky water & greenery.
Thanks
Cheers
Santo

Angshu (33185) 2009-07-03 3:22

Hello Paul
Like how you framed this image. The waterfall has been framed by the overhanging branch of the tree, which spans the breadth of the frame. Like the effect of the slow shutter speed on the water especially in the FG. there seems to be slight breeze as evidenced from the leaves in the FG. Not an easy place to set up the tripod I would imagine! Fine work!
Regards
Angshu

Docarmo (8812) 2009-07-12 20:37

Hi Paul,
This image is really a success! It seems 3D. The movement of the water is beautiful!
Congratulations!
Docarmo

sacavem (8020) 2009-08-03 6:18

Olá Paul,

Good work to capture this image. Very good colour, contrast and definition.
Beautiful postcard of this cascade.
Regards,
Filipe

dareco (17024) 2009-08-16 20:06

Fantastic composition! Beautiful natural colors and superb detail. A great crop. This place looks heavenly!!! TFS