Mirrored Beauty, a photo from Kunene, Nord

Photographer's Note

The Epupa Falls is an incredible spectacle. It is such a vast system of tranquil pools and rushing and falling water that it is a challenge to photograph it and convey the atmosphere of the place. This shot was taken downstream from my last post and reflects the peaceful side of the falls. It is in this area that you can see local people bathing. I was very tempted to take some shots of this activity but had a convoluted
"ethics" argument with myself and decided against (something I now regret). I will [post further shots of this area and hope to give a small taste of the extent and diversity of the falls.

At Epupa the river is 0.5 km wide and drops in a series of waterfalls spread over 1.5 km, with the greatest single drop being 37 m.[1] The name "Epupa" is a Herero word for "foam", in reference to the foam created by the falling water.

The falls are becoming a major visitor attraction in Namibia, because of the largely unspoiled environment, with fig trees, baobabs, makalani palms, and colored rock walls framing the them.

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JFS (32459) 2011-07-12 0:07

Hello Rosemary,
Crystal clear image and superb reflection. This special light only can be seen in Africa. thanks for sharing.

Regards,
Juan

ManuMay (36447) 2011-07-12 0:09

Hi Rosemary!

Very beautiful one!

Perfect reflection, very good subject and minimalistic composition, great sharpness and colour tones...a brilliant capture yours!!

Congratulations...

Have a nice day...

Manu

mozzy27 (2) 2011-07-12 0:10

Hello Rosemary
Magical reflections in the mirror pool, you are so lucky living in Namibia, it is such a beautiful country with spectacular scenes such as this one. The trees are like sculptures that only mother nature can produce. Wonderful landscape TFS
Cheers Peter

Suppiluliuma (3931) 2011-07-12 0:36

Wonderful shot. It gives the feeling of tranquility so successfully!

TFS.

Erdem

sevy (58) 2011-07-12 0:39

Hello,

Good use of the miror to double the tree. It also helped to get a nice contrast as the density of the image in the water is stronger.
Only perhaps a point of view more on the right would have avoided to have the overlaping with the dead tree in the water.

Yves.

Ricx (13495) 2011-07-12 0:40

Morning Rosemary, I see you have taken great care is casting and planning this photo. The trunk fitting in "perfectly" into the V of the Rocks.. wonderful late sun light picking up key areas and thus creating wonderful shadows.. lovely fine detail A most interesting note.. Hope you have a great day Rich

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-07-12 1:09

Hi Rosemary,
Lovely natural capture. Deep calm atmosphere, like the human never touched the place. Good work, have a nice day.

Wanda1 (15142) 2011-07-12 1:15

Hi Rosemary,
Such beauty indeed, I like that you got the entire refelction of the tree in the shot making a nice symmetry. The mirror surface is wonderfully still and clear and the light is lovely. What I like most though is the two large offshoots of the trunk like main arteries twisting off into opposite directions and the bare branches like smaller veins against that pastelly background of the sky.
Regards
Wanda

RhodieIke (11752) 2011-07-12 1:48

Wow, Rosemary, Fantastic photo, super light and colour's, Well done, Cheers Iain.

alex4ndru (1418) 2011-07-12 1:56

this is simply...WOW...for this kind of images i started to make photos...Your picture is of extraordinary beauty and sensitivity

TFS!

all the best!

delpeoples (60342) 2011-07-12 3:20

Hi Rosemary

This is just wonderful. It looked beautiful even in minature but what a treat when I opened it. The image is luminous, the subject is fascinating and very photogenic and the symmetry just stunning. One of your best and one which conveys the special relationship you have for your country. Congratulations.

Have a beautiful day
Lisa

sroy63 (250) 2011-07-12 3:27

nice detailed reflection

InasiaJones (31566) 2011-07-12 3:32

Hi Rosemary,

I'm reassured to see that you haven't encountered nasty crocodiles... :-p)))

Hey! Rosemary, this is a fabulous shot, for the improbable tree that you've captured, the impeccable reflection and most of all, for the beautiful warm light that conveys a very peaceful mood.

The nicest detail is the way the tree reflection is framed by the landscape contour.

A very appealing photo.

André

Budapestman (82620) 2011-07-12 3:40

Hi Rosemary,
a fabulous atmosphere with beautiful composition and soft lights, the details are picturesque, great shot! Tfs! Have a nice day! Kellemes napot kívánok!
György

sandpiper (6788) 2011-07-12 5:05

Hi Rosemary

Great find. Beautiful composition and great colours.

Chris

timecapturer (49288) 2011-07-12 5:07

Greetings Rosemary
a stunning image and compostion. Amazing light and beautifully sharp detail and reflection. The tree is such an unusual shape and so distinctive. A well observed and executed image. Well done!

Enjoy the week - regards, Brian

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-07-12 5:32

Hi Rosemary!
Beautiful picture specially foro its colors, management of light and composition with that attractive symmetrical reflection!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

janusz2054 (2) 2011-07-12 13:34

Hello Rosemary,

Really excellent shot.
Lovely picture with gorgeous colours and wonderful reflections.
Well captured! Perfect composition.
Best regards
Janusz

mafegan (8626) 2011-07-12 19:57

Hello Rosemary
Perfect reflection and excellent lighting. Looks quite Australian - if I didn't know better! Cheers, Marlene

HimalAnda (10671) 2011-07-12 23:09

Hello Rosemary,

The dark color of the water makes a very nice mirror. The reflection of the tree is beautiful and you played with the symetry to get an excellent picture. I also like the dark colors of the tree and the stones around, contrasting with the golden light in the background.

Stéphane

rodgerg (55767) 2011-07-13 2:37

Hello Rosemary,

This view with the lonely tree give a particulary athmospher, an athmospher a little mysterious. Superb shot too with an excellent managment of light which give these beautiful colors nad especially these incredible reflections. very plesanat impression of symetry.
Best regards,
roger

tyro (30513) 2011-07-13 9:52

Hello Rosemary,

Yes, although I haven't read through all your multitude of critiques, I bet everyone has said what wonderful reflections you have here. That, of course, is true, but I think the star of the show here is the lighting which is just amazing.

Low warm evening light has brought out the richest of colours and some superb contrasts. You have captured the moment perfectly with spot-on exposure and exquisite clarity and sharpness.

Oh, and an interesting note too!

Beautiful!

Kind Regards,

John.

Silvio1953 (222959) 2011-07-13 11:59

Ciao Rosemary, fantastic mirror of lovely tree, splendid light and wonderful natural colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

zanzi (13690) 2011-07-13 13:19

Bonsoir Rosemary
Both the perfect mirror effect and the evening light are wonderful in this scene. It is as if the tree is floating in the air.
Bravo
Chris

bartekp (4746) 2011-07-14 1:37

Hi Rosemary,

Superb composition, POV and colors. Very good quality.

Have a nice day

Bartek

risblis (353) 2011-07-14 2:14 [Comment]

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billakos773 (253) 2011-07-14 3:11

HI ROSEMARY
A LOVELY MIRRORING SHOT OF THE TREE.
FANTASTIC COLORS AND DETAILS!!
I LIKE VERY MUCH!!
REGARDS
BILLAKOS

ines8 (6128) 2011-07-14 4:21

Hi, Rosemary,
Marvelous composition, the reflection is perfect and so beautiful! I love this magical light. A very pleasant feeling.
Warm regards,
ines

Elaine_Blath (8471) 2011-07-14 4:27

Hi Rosemary,

really stunning light and place! The land looks so very arid and yet you say these are famous pools and falls...interesting, keep posting!

Have a nice day, Ivana

sacimar (38173) 2011-07-14 9:55

Hello Rosemary,

this is a beautiful image! I love the composition with this tree and its reflection, balanced colors and excellent result, well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

Cricri (176) 2011-07-14 10:26

Hi Rosemary
Un effet de miroir magnifiquement capturer dans une belle lumière et de jolies teintes de couleurs, très belle réalisation
Belle soirée
cricri

baddori (20341) 2011-07-14 11:35

Rosemary
Una lente polarizzante l'acqua ed una immagine ancora "dissacrante di questa regione del mondo la Namibia .
Un diamante i foto nel luogo delle pietre che riflettono la luce ...ma non la fanno passare .
GF

eldancer1 (36343) 2011-07-16 9:14

Yes, one word: Beautiful!

MJR (3360) 2011-07-16 11:43

Hi Rosemary.
I have had to turn off ealerts ! too distracting while I'm so busy..
But am pleased to have caught up with this, a real delight.
The framing you have contrived is really neat, though I am unsure whether the extra stump c/w with reflection is a bonus or not. I can see it either way ! But a necessary inclusion to catch the nick in the rocks for your tree.
I am intrigued to read of your 'convoluted arguemnt'; I know I would have had one too. I feel very uncomfortable with anything approaching a voyeuristic photograph, but grateful to those who have less scruple ! Its a funny world !
best wishes
Martin

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-07-16 19:48

Hi Rosemary!

Oh my goodness, I seem to have missed lots of action here in TE. This photo is superb, this is just clear as it can be, the reflections are remarkable. The image is superbly exposed revealing fantastic earthy colors and crisp details. I bet You have perfectly captured and shared through us this same atmosphere you have seen in there. Thanks for sharing, Looking forward to those photo of yours..

Enjoy and have a great weekend,
Matt

serp2000 (47063) 2011-07-19 11:07

Hi, Rosemary,
I also have got my favourite tree on the river bank and I shot one every month. Excellent capture, nice colours and impressive reflection! TFS!
Regards,
Serghei

bergese (6699) 2011-07-19 12:21

Hello Rosemary
Parfait à tout point de vue.Détails,netteté,couleurs,reflets,excellent travail.Bravo.
Bonne soirée Isabelle

mkamionka (75139) 2011-07-28 1:28

Hi Rosemary,
another stunning view from Namibia. It is truly a beautiful country and so photogenic. Very good use of the reflection here to double the unique shape of the tree. The light is difficult but results in an incredibly interesting atmosphere.Excellent work!
M

BluSimo (9392) 2011-07-28 12:35

Hi Rosemary
I love the perfect symmetry of this moment. it obtains an elegant and uncommon effect. graphic and poetic at the same time.
best regards
Simonetta

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ravinmb (1303) 2011-09-25 23:10

Hi Rosemary,

This is wonderful shot.. A unique tree and its reflection.. just beautifully composed .. Well seen and well captured.. Very well done.. Congratulation.

Have a beautiful day.
Ravin

adventurer (264) 2011-10-24 3:18

Hi Rosemary,
Catching eye reflection (I'm a big fan of reflections) it even has some abstract feeling. Why you didn't try even lower angle?
Regards
Alex

baclama (19214) 2011-11-08 8:58

bonsoir,
quel reflet!!!
de tres belles couleurs..
une photo que j'aurais aimé faire...
TFS
vero

desy65 (576) 2011-12-04 7:13

Hi Rosemary
Beautiful view with fantastic three siluette and reflection in the water. Colors and details are fantastic. Compliment's
Have a nice Sunday, greetings Desy