Winter Waterfall Photo

Photographer’s Note

Force Forge in the Lake District National Park is a really powerful force at this time of year. It is a beautiful place to visit all year round and is in the Rusland Valley.
I am wondering if I could have used a longer exposure and slowed the water down further.

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Cortez236 (1155) 2007-03-06 10:16

Hello Jean, you have captured the waters power well in your shot, the moss is really lush & deep green at this time of year. I just thought the overall shot lacked sharpness-i've done a couple of clicks in a little workshop-hope you don't mind?!.
Regards, David.

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westozman (2879) 2007-03-08 5:34

Hello again Jean!
Nice composition, but once again I would have tried to force the flash to fire: I think this may have given more light and vibrancy to the colours, especially in the foreground, and emphasised the clarity in the water. TE is all about self-improvement - and I've already learned heaps myself!
Best wishes,
Jeff

crhieatt (5145) 2007-03-11 12:59

Jean,
As Cortez points out, the shot does look a little soft. If, as stated, you have used a tripod, this can only be because either
1) the camera wasn't focused to begin with, or,
2) the camera moved during the exposure.
I wonder if you used a remote release, or set the camera off manually (by its on-housing button) which would still cause movement during the exposure regardless of the tripod?
In terms of exposure time my advice would be, take loads and see what the difference is, you camera data will easily allow you to check which is which on your pc.
Regards
Colin

gunbud (28107) 2007-03-12 13:07

Hi Jean,
Lovely capture of nature's force as it forcefully moves across these lush green rocks and mossy banks. \
Regards, Tom

graffer (1764) 2007-04-10 4:46

Hello Jean,
Good colours and choice of viewpoint. I think your exposure time was just right. I feel that long exposures of running water often give a contrived and unnatural look to a picture.
Also, I agree with all the points made so far by others. However, I feel that the branch on the right, that bridges the main boulder in the stream to the edge of the picture a bit disturbing to the overall composition, as it tends to lead the viewer's eye out of the picture. [I'm not suggesting you should have risked drowning to remove it from the shot though!]

Regards
Peter

gazmo (272) 2007-05-14 14:20

Jean, very nice photo. I like the movement of the water over the rocks. Here is a link to a similar photo that I took in Devon that was a 2 sec exposure. Watersmeet in Devon
The problem is that the bright parts of the water over expose and you need to use a post processor to reduce the burn. Thanks for sharing, Garry