Eva's Falls-Sonora Pass

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 3, 2011211 views12 comments

This is an older image that I recently reworked, so I thought I'd post it for your thoughts and comments.

I named this small waterfall for Eva Sheike, a California Department of Forestry fire fighter who died in the line of duty on a wildfire.

I am quite partial to this spot, and have made several images there. I have another from later that same summer that I will post soon.

Tachihara 4x5
Nikkor 90mm
Astia 100F

Many thanks for your comments,

--P

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Stephen Weaver on July 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM

Really nice Preston!
Makes me want to break out the 4x5!!!!

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on July 3, 2011 at 8:18 PM

Preston,

Very nice and I think it's perfectly appropriate to name landmarks for fallen firefighters who died in the line of duty, protecting the wilderness. With the just the rock, it has a singular tone, but great rocks and shutter speed on the water.

Paul

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM

Wonderful intimate view Preston of a meaningful place. While not a dramatic scene, the details of the rocks and water flow are beautiful. A beautiful dedication to Eva Sheike, a person of courage and dedication.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM

The details in the rocks and the flow in the falls are terrific. I like the quiet beauty as it is, but I'd also be tempted to crop some of the foreground rocks to emphasize the falls more.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on July 3, 2011 at 10:16 PM

Very nice Preston, I'll bet the water covers most of the rocks this year. To me it feels like it needs a little more "punch" although the water in spots would probably blow out. I'll be in your neck of the woods on Tue, maybe we can get together.

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Comment posted by John Williams on July 3, 2011 at 10:57 PM

That's a wonderful way to dedicate Eva's memory Preston. Great falls, and I love the detail in the rock. It looks like there is a bit of cyan in some areas of the water. (It really doesn't look too bad, except that there are abrupt transitions in some places.)

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 3, 2011 at 11:03 PM

Wonderful textures both in the rocks and water, Preston. To me the colors seem a bit flat, but I know that just from seeing the "normal" saturation folks add to their images here.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM

Preston, I like this picture, it just seems to work very well for me. The detail is fantastic. I also like your idea and reason for naming it like you did.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Mat Malone on July 5, 2011 at 2:24 AM

I've seen this before, but this looks very nice here, except for the cyan that John mentioned. I love the tones and contrast.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 5, 2011 at 9:10 AM

Nice contrast in textures. Lovely spot and sentiment. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on July 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Thank you for your comments everyone.

I thought I would note that the water was truly greenish and I actually had to desaturate it just a bit.

I will take a look at the contrast and color of the rocks.

Thanks again,

--P

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 5, 2011 at 6:13 PM

Nice peaceful little scene, PB. I like it.

Good to see you posting regularly again!

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