Turbulent Patience

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 21, 2014240 views14 comments

Water and stone amaze me. This is part of Warren Falls near Warren, VT. Took me quite awhile to figure that out as this is from 2008. Good reminder to me to take an image of trailhead signs.

The title comes from how the two parts of the photo come together for me. The stone is so calm and patient as it is ever so slowly worn away by the chaotic water bouncing all around. I certainly feel that way at times.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Jeff

Nikon D80, 18-200 @ 18mm, F13, 1/10, ISO 100

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 21, 2014 at 10:03 AM

I like this as posted Jeff. My only reservation is the very top of the image above the stone. The dark area at the upper left bothers me. Not sure what suggestion to make - maybe a crop. Love the comp in the rest of the image and your conversion.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 21, 2014 at 10:06 AM

Cool view, Jeff. Has me thinking of a washing machine with all of the swirling waters and curves in the stone. It's a fine combination of action and stability.

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

Comment posted by Jeff Martyka on November 21, 2014 at 10:23 AM

I didn't like the top left corner either now that you remind me...I was framed in tight enough that I didn't want to crop or rotate as I'd lose too much of the falls on either end. A quick adjustment to the area improves it I think. It added a bit of noise, but I should be able to clean that up when I'm not late for work. ;)

Thanks!

Edit: Looks a lot darker in the top left in the smaller 720 sizes as well.

Registered on June 20, 2014, 30 Posts, 155 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on November 21, 2014 at 10:35 AM

I like the energy in this image, Jeff. Nice comp making use of the swirls and motion. Well done.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 21, 2014 at 10:58 AM

I like the repost Jeff and there's not enough noise to bother me. I don't see it on my 13 in macbook.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Joel Hazelton on November 21, 2014 at 11:34 AM

I love all the movement in this image

Registered on August 6, 2008, 194 Posts, 1315 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on November 21, 2014 at 1:28 PM

The great photos on this site just keep coming!

Registered on August 20, 2007, 206 Posts, 998 Comments

Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on November 21, 2014 at 2:29 PM

It's a fine image, Jeff, and the re-post is an improvement. Can't crop that corner away or you'd lose the top of that sweet little waterfall. In fact I would not mind a smidge more room at the top above that horizontal line of the rock because it's a bit tight to the edge.
Beautiful work nonetheless

Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 21, 2014 at 2:49 PM

The repost works for me. The tones in this are nicely done. I agree with Dave in that a bit more room at the top would be a good idea. The lines in the rock and the turbulent water provides an interesting dynamic.

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 21, 2014 at 5:48 PM

Quite a nice scene of shapes and tones. It works well in B&W. It is a bit tight at the top, but the repost is a nice improvement.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Jeff Martyka on November 21, 2014 at 7:45 PM

I went back to the beginning and found I still had a smidge for the top. I had rotated a pretty good amount and cropped tight down to that edge. Take 3!

Registered on June 20, 2014, 30 Posts, 155 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on November 21, 2014 at 10:22 PM

Great comp of an amazing waterfall, Jeff. (Congrats on finding that extra bit at the top.) The conversion looks good, too -- very film-like. It's amazing that the rock almost seems to be flowing like the water.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 22, 2014 at 10:55 AM

Jeff, Third one is the charm!

I like the b&w look here and as Wayne mentioned it does have a film like feel. The flow of water and rock is very cool here.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 25, 2014 at 5:27 PM

Hi Jeff,

Nice to see a fellow photographer on here from IL.

I really like what you have come up with in the 3rd repost. I think it works very well with the extra room up top, and the tones and lines are wonderful.

Beautiful vision and capture.

Registered on February 20, 2007, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments