Boulder Falls

[jopfin]

I would like to submit this for critique, this is Boulder Falls, I was trying to capture the falls and the stream it creates, without making the pic too busy. Shot with a 20D, 28-80 lens, velbon mini tripod, and remote release used. exposure @ f-22 for .4 sec iso 100 and a .9 nd filter used. it was very sunny probably too sunny but oy what can you do?

[kbreit]

I like the photo. I love how the water looks very soft due to its blur and a lot of splashing. If I had to suggest one thing, it's that the shadows at the top of the rocks are too strong and the snow is a bit over exposed. Lighten up the bottom of the photo a bit more too. Of course, this is mostly post-processing stuff.

[Meerkat17]

I also agree with the coments from kbreit.

How's this look?

http://www.btinternet.com/~David.Lewins/g5/images/BCFalls3.jpg
Here's what I did:
Press Ctrl+Shift+N
Click on Mode and choose Overlay.
Select: Fill with 50% gray
Choose the Brush Tool in Photoshop and select white as the colour
Change the Opacity to 25% and the Flow to 75%

Now gently go over the dark areas and lighten them by 25% if they need more then go over them again.

Hope it helps, Nice shot anyway.

Regards
David

[kenyc]

I would like to submit this for critique, this is Boulder Falls, I was trying to capture the falls and the stream it creates, without making the pic too busy. Shot with a 20D, 28-80 lens, velbon mini tripod, and remote release used. exposure @ f-22 for .4 sec iso 100 and a .9 nd filter used. it was very sunny probably too sunny but oy what can you do?

Nice Pic. Dontcha just love Colorado!

KAC

[charlesu]

Wonderful!! Now you just need a pretty girl in the water!! Just KIDDING!!

[Croasdail]

I prefer the original - the second is too bright . It is a tough shot with dark granite and white snow. One or the other is going to be compromised. I think you got about as close as you can without crushing the highlights. At most give it another 1/3 stop to whitenup the water. I like how the water starts in on corner - crosses over to the otherside, then at the bottom returns to the orginal side - good feeling of motion. Cheers.

[henleg]

This may sound odd, but I would've liked to have seen a bit less motion in the water. I accidentally discovered how good running water looks with a faster shutter speed.

The reason for this is that I feel there is not enough contrast between the stillness of the snow, and the motion of the water. Having the shutter open for as long as you did softens the water, where as I feel it should be a force to be reckoned with. After all, it was the water that has forced the rocks into a waterfall over thousands of years.

Henny.

[jopfin]

Thanks for the replies everyone! I too think that the foreground is a bit too dark. Yes I do love Colorado, endless opportunities.
Meerkat, thanks for the technique tip.
Again Thanks all for commenting...........Joe