Gallery: LandscapePosted August 21, 2013401 views13 comments
Took this photo September 2012 at Porcupine Mountain State Park, Michigan
I have been off NPN for awhile with other things going on. Hope to become more frequent at posting and commenting.
Comments
13 comments
Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on August 21, 2013 at 7:51 PM
Welcome back, Ken!
I love those pools and the cascades--great texture and shapes. I do find that the streak of foam at the top tends to lead me out of the very interesting lower portion of the image. Also, and I don't know if it's possible, but you might try to pull a little more detail out of the very dark areas, and burn down the spindly tree trunk on the left. I like the maple and fir(?) trees since they add a nice touch of soft color.
--P
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 21, 2013 at 7:54 PM
A very unique stream flow, well presented. Can you tell us anything about the erosion and what kind of rock this is? It looks sedimentary. I am fascinated by this!
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Comment posted by Marylynne Diggs on August 21, 2013 at 8:36 PM
fabulous composition. I could get lost in this one for a while. Cloning some leaves to keep the foam from leaving the frame might help. it doesn't both me, but it's worth playing with.
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Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 21, 2013 at 8:52 PM
This is surreal. Would love to know more how you achieved this spectacular effect. Techs of the shot? Post secrets, only if you want to share them. Really looking forward to seeing more of your stuff.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 21, 2013 at 10:45 PM
Fascinating shapes! Real nice image, with a lot to look at and enjoy.
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Comment posted by Peter Cross on August 21, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Wow, what a unique place. Can't even speculate on the geological process that took place. Looks like a gigantic drill press went to town. The flow of water and you SS make for a dramatic scene. I like your choice here. Colors look fine and I agree about trying to pull some more detail out of the darker areas.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 21, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Welcome back. This is superb Ken, even if it appears to be a tad dark on my monitor. Your composition is so appealing, your chosen shutter speed was perfect. Large version is a must see!!
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Comment posted by John Williams on August 22, 2013 at 12:19 AM
Amazing erosion in that rock; well captured!
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Comment posted by Ken Johnson on August 22, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Shooting Information for this photo as requested.
Canon Lens 24-105
50mm focal length
Aperture f22
ISO 100
Shutter 2.5 Seconds
No real post process. This is from the raw file. Only slight
color saturation was done.
I prefer & try to get as much as possible right in the camera.
Registered on March 7, 2010, 71 Posts, 272 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Very nice Ken. I have photographed this many times and it is always such an interesting place to visit.
I know that this rock is Nonsuch Shale and was formed at the bottom of a lakebed something like a billion years ago. The rocks swirling around in the rapids carved out these crenelations over a long period of time. Very cool!
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on August 22, 2013 at 10:50 AM
Wonderful shapes and flow. Well done.
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on August 22, 2013 at 5:13 PM
Remember seeing this spot...such cool rock! Nice take.
aF
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Comment posted by Peter Richter on August 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM
Fantastic image for me Ken, stunning graphic quality. Your choice of shutter speed is spot to my eye and shows the dynamics of the flow interestingly, wonderfully complemented by the shapes of the rocks.
Peter
Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments
Comments
13 commentsI love those pools and the cascades--great texture and shapes. I do find that the streak of foam at the top tends to lead me out of the very interesting lower portion of the image. Also, and I don't know if it's possible, but you might try to pull a little more detail out of the very dark areas, and burn down the spindly tree trunk on the left. I like the maple and fir(?) trees since they add a nice touch of soft color.
--P
Canon Lens 24-105
50mm focal length
Aperture f22
ISO 100
Shutter 2.5 Seconds
No real post process. This is from the raw file. Only slight
color saturation was done.
I prefer & try to get as much as possible right in the camera.
I know that this rock is Nonsuch Shale and was formed at the bottom of a lakebed something like a billion years ago. The rocks swirling around in the rapids carved out these crenelations over a long period of time. Very cool!
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
aF
Peter