Vernal Falls, YosemiteNP

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 3, 2010347 views9 comments

Vernal Falls, Yosemite NP, October 2009
1/6 sec at f/22, ISO 100, polarizer
Nikon D80, 12-24mm DX lens

I was drawn to the shape of the foreground waterfall which closely resembles the shape of the dome in the background. Thanks in advance for any comments.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Greg Cope on January 3, 2010 at 12:06 PM

I really like the low perspective, and one of the first things that struck me was the balance between the lower falls and the dome. Much to like about this photo

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on January 3, 2010 at 1:20 PM

Nicely done Scott, I also like the low perspective, haven't seen one like this before

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Comment posted by Justin Peterson on January 3, 2010 at 3:05 PM

I like this a lot...good use of lines.

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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on January 3, 2010 at 8:46 PM

Very cool and different image of this waterfall. Usually there is about a billion gallons of water going over. Your comp leads me right through the image.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on January 3, 2010 at 10:04 PM

very pretty - the eye just flows from tthe top of the falls to the fg. My only nit is that the comp feels cropped a little too tight at the top - wishing for a little more space above the peak.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 3, 2010 at 11:34 PM

Feels like the viewer is right there with you. Fantastic choice of composition.

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on January 4, 2010 at 12:10 AM

Scott, wow! This has to one of the best perspectives of Vernal Falls that I have seen. Very nice work!

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 4, 2010 at 2:13 PM

Scott,

Great composition and capture of the falls (both of them!) I see the resemblance of the shape of the smaller falls and the dome. Great color and handling of the light/exposure. I would have to agree with the others about wishing for more room up top, but that's minor.

And this is an image you certainly wouldn't get in May or June eh?