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Gooseberry Falls WC 715
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Gooseberry Falls WC 715

by Nick Bristol

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 17, 2015198 views14 comments
This is a picture I made at Gooseberry Falls on the north shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. I shot it in the early morning light before anybody else was around and quite enjoyed it. I had time to myself so I could work on a few different comps and liked this one the best.  The Gooseberry River flows into Lake Superior just a short distance from here. One of my favorite images that I have made at gooseberry Falls. Check the larger version for best look.
5D3, 24-105L @60mm, ISO 100, F/8 and 0.6 sec.

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on December 17, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Great composition and, for me, perfect shuuter speed. I like the dark rocks behind the brighter water.
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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on December 17, 2015 at 1:26 PM
This Weekly Challenge is drawing some of the best darn photos, and this is one of the best, in my opinion.
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 17, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Lovely falls, with perfect shutter speed to get a nice silky flow, Nick.  Nice exposure control.

devil
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on December 17, 2015 at 4:36 PM

One of my favorite images that I have made at gooseberry Falls.


I can see why.....enlightened

Nice to see your post here in this WC theme, Nick. The unending cascades are wonderful to look at. The mixture of white water against the darker rock formation screams out contrast at it's best.......laugh
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on December 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM
I have been to the falls several times, but I do not recall seeing an image as fine as this one!  Well taken.  It is fun to be there when there no others around.  Thanks for sharing.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 17, 2015 at 6:46 PM
You've got a fine sense of flow in the falls, Nick.  I'm also really enjoying all of the small steps and tendrils of water.  It's easy to see why you like this.  Oh yeah, welcome to the WC (at least under my tenure).
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Comment posted by David Schoen on December 17, 2015 at 7:16 PM
This is really sweet and the light hitting the rocks towards the upper left is awesome.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 18, 2015 at 9:31 AM
Thanks so much guys for your comments on this! It was my best day ever  photographing the three falls at this location.  
Mark, I haven't been to this gallery for quite awhile but will now check in more often. Interesting challenges. Thanks, and keep up the good work! Nick
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on December 23, 2015 at 10:02 AM
Hey Nick,
My first reaction to this image was "Perfect Shutter Speed", looks like I am not alone, the lighting is also very sweet.
Congratulations on the WP . . . devil
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 23, 2015 at 2:11 PM
Hey Mike, Thanks much! I appreciate that. Nick
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 26, 2015 at 1:05 PM
HI  Nick crying    You  captured  a wonderful   and  beautiful  image  perfectlyfrownblushfrown    love  it.  congrats  on the well deserved WPdevildevil

Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 28, 2015 at 6:53 PM
Thank you, Albert! I appreciate that! Nick
 
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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on January 5, 2016 at 1:34 PM
What a pleasing and gorgeous shot. I could look at this all day. The comp is perfect, the shutter speed is perfect, let's see what else could be perfect? Well-deserved weekly pick and your best photo of 2015.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 7, 2016 at 10:05 AM
Thanks so much, Kathy! All the best! Nick
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