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Gallery: LandscapePosted October 31, 2016250 views8 comments

Sony A77II
Minolta 24-85 @ 26mm, CPL
ISO 50, 1/5 @ f11
Beauty Creek, Jasper NP

A person we met on a raft ride mentioned Beauty Creek as a very nice hike. Darwin Wiggett mentioned it in his Canadian Rockies guide book but he didn't give it a whole lot of space so I had few expectations. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable hikes I've done anywhere, not just in the Canadian Rockies. We only came across a handful of other hikers, the overcast skies allowed me to shoot the creek almost the entire time we were exploring, and it seemed like a more compelling scene was around every bend. I liked this particular spot for the falls and the textures in the rocks and flora lining the watercourse. Please see large. All comments welcome.>=))>

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8 comments

Comment posted by Ana on November 1, 2016 at 12:04 PM

Really like the subdued colors; they work well with the rather delicate waterfall and that bluish glacial tint in the water. I don't know what you think about trying to bring out that standing tree a little so it merges less with the rock. It seems like that might add a nice note but regardless and very fresh and peaceful air to this image.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 1, 2016 at 12:36 PM

An amazing interplay of the fall and the rocks tome, Bill. I especially appreciate your choice of shutter speed and the details you keep of the flow.

Peter

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 1, 2016 at 12:42 PM

Bill, this is a beauty. Perfect SS to make the water milky, yet still retain detail.
IMO, the small log in the lower left could go, as it draws my eye from the lovely falls. I yearn to see more of the water at the bottom too, if possible.
Sounds like a very rewarding trip!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 1, 2016 at 3:35 PM

This must be viewed large to really appreciate all the details in this lovely scene, Bill. Your SS choice has created some wonderful textures in the water below the falls. Did you happen to get any comps with the falls moved a bit more to the left as I could also see the working as well. My only other suggestion; and this is just a personal preference; would be to clone out the log in the LLC. It looks like you had a great trip.

Ed

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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on November 1, 2016 at 3:36 PM

Bill, I agree with Sandy about wanting to see more water at the bottom, but a beautiful photo none the less!

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Comment posted by Pete Bengeyfield on November 1, 2016 at 6:50 PM

Perfect exposure and composition. Really nice, Bill.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 1, 2016 at 7:06 PM

I don't recall ever seeing a photo of this waterfall before, Bill. Excellent image of it. I like your comp and your chosen ss. Very cool effect on the water at the bottom of the falls.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 2, 2016 at 1:22 PM

Superb textures in the rocks, Bill ( especially in the large version ) and a nice contrast between them and the softness of the water. Beautifully composed.

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