Fallbrook Falls

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 20, 2010114 views11 comments

Found out about a new 35-40 foot waterfall (new to me) within 10 miles of my house so I just went out today for a quick look. Real pretty, but there was just no safe way for me to get down to the bottom... and as always in PA, too many dang trees to shoot it from above in the front. This is from the top of Fallbrook Falls going down. Very overcast day and the blue ice is really beautiful... this doesn't do it justice in color... and that patch of ice is actually about 20-25 ft. down. Shot holding the camera w/ one hand high above my head, even at 6'6" couldn't get it down enough and tripod wasn't nearby. ISO-80, probably should've upped it but was kinda hanging on... 1/125th, and f-4.0. OK enough excuses... hopefully the next round I'll have a partner and I can get what I really want. Thanks for looking and any C&C!

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11 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 20, 2010 at 3:49 PM

I agree with everything you say.

Worth going back with some help!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Neven Dries on January 20, 2010 at 6:15 PM

Interesting shot Bill. I can understand the conditions too. If you're looking for a hiking partner for eastern PA, I'd be interested. I live in Hamburg PA

Registered on February 24, 2006, 52 Posts, 160 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Ellingsen on January 20, 2010 at 8:39 PM

I admire your effort, but I think you should come back and have another go at these falls if you get a chance. As it is now, there is too much out of focus FG, and kind of an indecisive, chaotic composition. The ice and raging water look like they could make for a very powerful shot.

Registered on January 16, 2008, 56 Posts, 953 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on January 20, 2010 at 10:00 PM

Bill,
I LIKE the wild OOF water in the FG. Make this look kind of dangerous, and it sounds like it was. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing it in better light, and a more "controlled" exposure. But be careful!

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Kenn Leonhardt on January 20, 2010 at 11:30 PM

Makes me feel cold and wet.
Can't honestly say that the out of focus water and dirty snow really appeal to me, but it looks like a good spot for a return visit.

Registered on March 29, 2008, 27 Posts, 1710 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 20, 2010 at 11:58 PM

I think this has some nice potential. This one first of all looks a little under exposed. Also, I would use more, or less dof. Right now the foreground just looks out of focus. So I would use a longer exposure to soften the blur even more. If you can get into a better position. You might try a different perspective. The little twigs, and grasses are a bit distracting on the right. You could also consider a clean up with the clone tool. Good Luck!

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Mearig on January 21, 2010 at 1:41 AM

Nobody could accuse you of getting formulaic with this one. That's for sure. Just a boost to exposure could improve this while you're waiting to get another crack at this location.

Registered on September 4, 2006, 237 Posts, 4748 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 21, 2010 at 4:53 AM

Lots of good suggestions so I won't reiterate. Agree lots of potential at the location, though it also sounds quite tricky to negotiate. Will be interested to see future work from here.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on January 21, 2010 at 6:46 AM

Thanks all for the commens and suggestions!!

Yes, this one was really just an impromptu scouting mission to see what the short climb would be like because of my neuropathy--not too bad I don't think, very steep but not too long. So I just posted one that as I said, obviously needs work--"formulaic" not, right??!!

It looks do-able for me so I'll be back there and get some better I hope. Thanks again for the C&C&C.

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Maile on January 21, 2010 at 11:07 AM

one that i was able to hold at eye level and adjust... except for the plants in front! have another w/ some brush in focus and background OOF--kinda nice, but.

Registered on March 2, 2009, 984 Posts, 2518 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 22, 2010 at 10:20 PM

Hi Bill

Boy, these falls have some great potential, The composition is good, Take more time to focus the F.G. water, Take care not to fall in the water, , Looking forward for more shots of this scene.

Albert Darmo Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments