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Photo posted by Lon Overacker in the Landscape gallery on 09/16/17 at 2:47 pm EST
Registered on 11/24/06, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
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To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on 09/16/17 at 5:12 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Prior to commenting on your fine image, Lon, I would like to give a little history about how the name came about.
Seven firefighters with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) were overrun by fire Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2004 in the Tuolumne River Canyon on the Tuolumne Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest. There was one fatality: Eva Marie Schicke. She was 23 years old. The fire fighters were members of Columbia Helitac, based at Columbia airport, CA.
At the time I was the chief at the Columbia College Fire Department, and a volunteer Captain with Tuolumne County Fire. Her death hit all of us pretty hard, so I named this lovely waterfall in her memory. Every time I visit this place, I think of her.
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I think this image works very nicely. The cloud cover really helped to tame the contrast, allowing the subtle details, especially in the water to be nicely realized. The color of the granite looks as I remember it. The composition is wonderful, and the image captures the essence of this lovely place, and my feelings about it.
--P
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Preston Birdwell
Columbia, California, USA
NPN 429 | California Nature Photographers (CANP) Moderator | 'NPN Discussion' Moderator
“If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you can be satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well, that comes a little cheaper" Author Unknown |
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on 09/16/17 at 5:52 pm EST
Registered on 01/04/09, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Comment last edited by Eva McDermott on 09/17/17 at 02:55 am EST
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Part of CA120 is actually named after her which is a great tribute. I saw the road was named after her before the white knuckle descent to the Sonora valley. Nice exposure Lon and I certainly love the detail in the rocks.
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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on 09/16/17 at 8:26 pm EST
Registered on 12/10/15, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
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This is wonderful, Lon. Your impeccable composition and PP shines through. Beautiful as presented. No nits.
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Dave Dillemuth
Santa Barbara, California
davedillemuthphotography.smugmug.com
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 09/16/17 at 9:52 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
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What's interesting about this image is that the water is of secondary importance. To me this image is mostly about the boulders. The arrangement of them with the water forms a fine composition. The color seems a bit overly warm for granite but I've seen granite like this (Joshua NP for instance).
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"If you want to make more interesting pictures, become a more interesting person" - Jay Maisel. |
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 09/17/17 at 09:18 am EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment last edited by Mark Seaver on 09/17/17 at 09:19 am EST
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Lon, the moderately smooth flowing water looks great against the rugged granite surroundings. The 4 steps lead wonderfully through the view. The touch of green works very well in adding some emotional warmth. It a great view that fits the naming story very well.
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Mark Seaver
Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
seaverphotos.com
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on 09/17/17 at 3:36 pm EST
Registered on 02/07/04, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
I particularly like your POV here as it shows off the four tiers of the falls perfectly, Lon. The details and textures really shine in the large version and your SS choice works beautifully as it has created some nice textures in the water. One minor suggestion would be to crop or clone in some rock in the URC. Small point as this works beautifully as is.
Ed
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Comment posted by John Williams on 09/17/17 at 10:56 pm EST
Registered on 09/06/07, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
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Of these recent images, I like this one the best. The composition is so charming, the water texture looks great, and the patterned granite hems it all in nicely.
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John Williams
www.tranquilviews.com
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I often have wandered in deep contemplation, It seems that the mind runs wild when you're all alone. -John Denver
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 09/18/17 at 09:50 am EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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Very sweet composition and scene, Lon. It is a personal preference, but I would kick up the red saturation a bit. Great takeaway from there!!
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"You were born an original. Don't die a copy."
- John Mason
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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on 09/18/17 at 12:59 pm EST
Registered on 02/11/04, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
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Really like this Lon. Great comp with the diagonal of the cascades cutting across the opposing diagonals of the rocks.
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Comment posted by Anil Rao on 09/20/17 at 04:41 am EST
Registered on 11/15/03, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments
A superb rendition of this little scene. The contrast between the stolid boulders and the fast flowing stream is striking.
It is always a pleasure to see your carefully constructed photographs.
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Anil Rao
Santa Clara, California
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