Tumbling Down

Beautiful image, Lon. You have a great eye for these intimate scenes and you always seem to find a masterful composition. I like the flow to the composition and your choice of shutter speed was just right.

Perfectly composed, with just enough indication of water movement to guide one's eye through the fall. The rocks provide a welcome contrast, rugged and dark. A fine picture!

Another real beauty, Lon. I like the color and positioning of the rock (top-right quadrant) as an anchor. The comp flows really well from there. I'm looking for good crop possibilities, but nothing I can think of would be an improvement on this already fine comp.

Very nice indeed, Lon. I think this one works extremely well as a result of the bolder or darker view overall. Not sure if it was the lighting, film used, lens settings, processing or combination of all. But it really does seem to provide some excellent detail in the highlights and shadow area too.

Hmmm, I'm not seeing any crop possibilities that you're referring to. I'm sure you've got some thoughts brewing there maybe, but I find the clearance at the top and bottom seem perfect in this composition. I really like the spacing left that includes the complete two smaller rocks in the upper cascade area and the two much larger ones at the bottom. I also like the small amount of top area to see where the water starts it journey. So, to finish off my input here, "I like it as is, all of it"......

I'm a sucker for riparian water flow shots. Having the rocks for framing works well here.

Lon, you do water perfectly, and without the assistance of immediate digital feedback.
Very impressive.
Love the water speed/texture and the contrast with the rock.
I wouldn't crop a thing.
Beautiful work.

Organized chaos Lon. Well seen and presented.

Love the motion an detail in the water Lon. Excellent exposure. I think this works very well as presented.

So, this is what you were doing while we were there. I thought I recognized those rocks. I like this one a lot, Lon. The 'z' shape of the flowing water is a nice guide through the image and the color and tones look great, as well.

I really don't see a crop, here: The balance of elements is just fine, as is.

--P

Beautiful image Lon. Water motion is just right and I like how it moves me through the image and how you've positioned the rocks. The large version has beautiful detail. Very nicely done.

...and how you've positioned the rocks.

Yeah, you should have seen him move those rocks! He had to time it perfectly, though, so the rangers wouldn't notice. He asked for my help, but I was too busy laughing at him!

(Sorry, the devil made me do it. )

--P

i like the flow here, exposed perfectly

This is dreamy. In particular, I like the light and colors on the upper rock. It is especially compelling since the rest of the image lacks the warm tones captured there. I like the composition as is but if you really feel the need to crop...a bit from the left and a bit from the bottom might place even more emphasis on that lovely lighted stone. Great work

Nice, Lon! I don't see a crop in this one. I like the shape created by the water. If I had a critique, it might have been for a slightly shorter SS or some midtone recovery in the whiter parts of the flow to add some texture.

I'm not sure where I would place a crop in this. It feels a little cut off at the top, but it does show where the water starts the next drop, and the bottom shows it's completion of the fall of this section. So, I guess I'm saying this works fine as is. I really like that top colorful rock as an accent, too. My only nit would be to have more structure in the water. I've grown partial to 1/4 second or 1/8 second for moving water. I used to love the silky feel to the 1/2 and 1 second speeds when I shot Velvia, but digital makes it so easy to adjust the iso to attain the speed you want, that now I'm spoiled. Overall not your strongest work, but that standard is so high, I don't think anyone could hit it all the time. Still, it's a strong image.

This looks pretty darn nice as is, Lon. The water has a really nice flow through the scene and the placement of the rocks adds some wonderful points of interest. No suggestions from me.

Ed

I am enjoying the soft flow of the water framed by rocks. I agree with other with more texture in the water, but the SS was perfect for the wave splashed on the lower right rock.

This is very, very nice, Lon! The larger version is wonderful to look at and I love the motion plus the detail here. I too like it as it is and don't really see a crop. Nice work!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

This is a wonderful study of contrasts. The flowing water looks so soft and delicate compared to the granite boulders, both in terms of texture and color. The choice of shutter speed has a lot to do with it I suppose. There is also so much movement offered by the composition.

Very nice, Lon!

another great water flow study. i'm liking these, lon. well done.

I haven't been spending as much time on the site as I should so I'm a bit late looking at this. I think the crop you are looking for is from the top to just below the rock at upper right. Also maybe burn the highlights in the water just a bit. Personally I be processing this as a B&W but I do like the muted color and the hint of blue in the water.

Hi Lon,

Just checking your gallery, would like to see some new images here.

this image is great of course, but no post for about a year!!
Mo