Presque Isle Revisited

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 5, 2012311 views16 comments

This is the first of some images from Presque Isle River in Michigan. I was excited to visit in autumn, and the colors did not disappoint. However, this series focuses on the rapids rather than the fall colors.

I had a tough time getting the composition that I wanted without getting too close. I left the 10-stop filter in the camera bag, using a small aperture and polarizing filter to achieve a longer shutter speed.

Thanks,

Jon

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24-105mm at 35mm, f/22, 2 sec.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on October 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM

Sexy comp. Nicely done.

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on October 5, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Wow, I absolutely love the top half! The combination of the puzzle like shapes and the motion of the water is just beautiful! I would definitely consider cropping out the bottom third, however, as it would improve the balance of shapes and abstract feel.

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Knouf on October 5, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Jon, very nice flow from your spot on exposure! I very much like the continuance of the small canyon out of the image to the lower left.

Registered on May 10, 2005, 17 Posts, 35 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 5, 2012 at 11:05 PM

I've never seen anything comparable to this of a waterfall image. I like it.
Very intimate

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on October 6, 2012 at 12:59 AM

I imagine getting close to this subject might be difficult. This image really stands out to me, and you captured the flow perfectly. I also like the colors in this, as well as the shutter speed/processing. The lower right corner may be a bit distracting, but honestly it doesn't effect the comp too much. Thanks for the large version!

Registered on November 16, 2011, 67 Posts, 1127 Comments

Comment posted by Abdulla Bin Touq on October 6, 2012 at 3:32 AM

Impressive form and perspective. Great Job Jon

Registered on January 2, 2011, 10 Posts, 68 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on October 6, 2012 at 6:22 AM

Fantastic composition and an ideal exposure. The intruding elements on the right definitely distract and I would clone although cropping works too.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 6, 2012 at 6:33 AM

Wonderful abstract qualities Jon. Excellent exposure choice. I tend to agree with Floris and Kah Kit on a crop of the lower 1/3 or cloning out of the rock in the LRC.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 6, 2012 at 6:33 AM

Wonderful abstract qualities Jon. Excellent exposure choice. I tend to agree with Floris and Kah Kit on a crop of the lower 1/3 or cloning out of the rock in the LRC.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 6, 2012 at 7:06 AM

This looks great Jon, the composition is very strong. The lower right corner is a bit distracting, unfortunately. Perhaps some selective darkening can be used to make this part a bit less obvious.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on October 6, 2012 at 9:40 AM

An area I've been meaning to get to for the past two years.

Wonderful work Jon. I like this photo as presented, no alterations from me.

Nice work!

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 6, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Beautifully sensual and intimate scene, Jon. The subtle light and the flow of water over the rocks stand out to me.

I agree that the "solid" elements in the lower right disrupt the scene, though I wouldn't crop. I'd carefully brush it out so that the full comp is maintained. This is really gorgeous and worth all the effort.

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

Comment posted by Brad Strong on October 6, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Excellent use of the polarizer. The water looks great. There are a few little rocks along the right edge that are distracting. There isn't enough of them to interesting. The lower part of the picture doesn't really add anything and seems to just be filling space. The visual interest is more in the upper part.

Registered on October 1, 2012, 43 Posts, 302 Comments

Comment posted by Jon Daining on October 6, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Thank you all for the feedback. Much appreciated. I will experiment with the right lower corner with cropping, cloning, and/or burning as this is a distraction for many (but not all). I also look forward to seeing how some different comps from this location are received.

Registered on February 25, 2012, 25 Posts, 191 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on October 6, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Beautifully composed

Registered on September 9, 2009, 294 Posts, 2006 Comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on October 7, 2012 at 5:56 AM

Great comp Jon. Love the flow of energy around the shot. I agree the bottom right would be nice cloned out and the little bit along the right edge above the middle. A beautiful capture.

Registered on December 6, 2008, 142 Posts, 2623 Comments