Free Fall

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 19, 2011289 views14 comments

Taken this past fall, I was able to retrieve the only Tiff file from this days shoot. I erased a whole bunch by mistake that had been downloaded into another file that I erased, along with the original RAWs. Lesson learned the hard way! For this image, I inched my way to the edge of Rippley Falls in NH's White Mountains. I estimated & prefocussed, then pushed the camera/tripod toward the edge of the falls to give the view down the falls. I composed useing Live View at arm's reach. After a couple of tries and shutter speeds, I settled for this composition.

5D MarkII, 17-40L, polarizing filter.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on April 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM

I really like the perspective in this photo, Harry. The title is also very appropriate because that is exactly how I feel as I view this. I also like all of the color--from the fall foliage to the rocks.

The one nit that I have is the sliver of sky above the background peak. My eye tends to wander away to that area. If this photo were mine, I would consider a slight crop from the top just below the skyline. That would help redirect my attention back to the waterfall as the main subject.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on April 19, 2011 at 10:58 PM

A precarious, but lovely spot to be standing! I was pretty sure by the scene that this was east coast. Wonderful perspective, and array of colors.

Chris

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on April 19, 2011 at 11:22 PM

This is a really nice scene. Between the foreground water and the colors in the trees, my eyes stay fully engaged.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on April 20, 2011 at 1:40 AM

Neat perspective Harry, looks like a great spot to photograph. The water feels a bit underexposed, particularly at the top of the falls, I might lighten it just a bit to add a little more contrast to the scene.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM

A beautiful shot Harry - almost makes my fear of heights act up!

Nice perspective, and lovely colors.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on April 20, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Very dramatic, Harry!

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on April 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM

There is a lot going on here, but at the same time a lot to like. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on April 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

Thanks- I think the water could use some added contrast, and I my try darkening the sky a bit and see how it looks before nuking it.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on April 20, 2011 at 11:01 PM

Great perspective here Harry. You've done an excellent job making a compelling image from the top of the waterfall. Well done. Sorry to hear about the data loss.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on April 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM

The colors of the greens and processing is amazing Harry. I like the comp too; however, the angle of the falls on the right side is a bit dizzying. Also, I think I'd prefer it slightly more without the inclusion of the sky. Personal preference though - very impressive work.

MIchael

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Comment posted by Vlad Sadovsky on April 21, 2011 at 3:03 AM

Interesting perspective, which goes well with both color layer placements and the water. I can see your arrangements working well. Not quite sure about the sky, but without it the image loses some character too...

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on April 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM

Like a roller coaster about to go over the edge,,,,,,very cool. The color and detail in the surrounding country side is beautiful.

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on April 21, 2011 at 7:47 PM

Wonderful perspective Harry. Can't decide if the sky should be included but whatever is your preference.
I love when shots like these work out.
Great work

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Comment posted by Rob Blakers on April 26, 2011 at 6:44 AM

The photographing process of nightmares but the image of sweet dreams!

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