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by Lon Overacker

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 23, 201710,560 views9 comments
Ok, so here's one more from the bottom of Stair Falls.  We're milking this one!

This one is pretty much a combo of my previous versions. This one here combines the upper section as well as the extension of the rocks at the bottom.  Although this is a single and different image than the previous two.

I must say, and admit, I am quite happy that I was able to come away with some likeable images from this location.  As Preston can attest, I because quite moody during this shoot.  Something really odd was happening with my camera.  After capturing an image, the preview on the screen was way, way underexposed.  How could this be? It's on Aperture priority. This was randomly happening during the day but got worse at this location.  I kept firing away, and was able to get some frames that were close to being properly exposed.  Long story short, it turns out my cheap off-brand cable release was causing the problem.  The one thing I do not care for with the Nikon is the 10-pin socket and the location where you screen in the cable release. A pain.  Anyway, it took me the rest of the night to correct my mood.  Sorry PB!

Here's a case where the image makes up for the experience, I think.

thanks for any comments, suggestions or critiques.

Lon

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 23, 2017 at 6:57 PM
Hey, All: Be sure you view the large version of this image!

I think this is the best of your Stair Falls images, Lon. The light and color are excellent, especially on the rocks at the bottom. Since I was there, I can say that the light was very difficult to work with. This has a nice mood and flow, not only of the water, but also the stone.

Yes, your consternation was pretty evident, but I am glad you persevered, rather than giving up. The results here speak to that.

Well, there was nothing like a good dinner, a beer or three around the campfire under a gorgeous sky among the granite walls, with a hint of a breeze sighing through the firs to improve the mood! No need to apologize, sir.
--P

 
Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
Comment posted by Igor Doncov on September 23, 2017 at 8:44 PM
Wow. This is nice too. It's a stronger composition than the other one. It's always difficult comparing images that have different scopes - one closer than the other. I think prefer the other one more because it's more about the water and the water looks better on a darker background. I also find the other more emotionally compelling. Although, this one has emotional impact also. It's a tossup. I like the jumble of rocks more than that single rock. I also like the greenish tint to this brown more than the straight brown. I guess the overriding quality I like in the other one was the chiaroscuro effect of using light vs dark more strongly.
Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
Comment posted by Stephen Stanton on September 23, 2017 at 11:26 PM
This easily my favorite of the three. The glow on the jumble of rocks is wonderful, a beautiful image. Lon, why can't you use a wireless remote for the Nikon?
Registered on March 1, 2015, 54 Posts, 453 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on September 24, 2017 at 12:32 AM
I have been away for some time, so I missed the earlier ones, but I like this one!! And, after my first issue with cheapo cable releases (failed after about 3 weeks), I decided to shell 60 bucks for the original Sony. Never again had any problem.
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 24, 2017 at 5:37 PM
This one is real nice, but I much prefer Cascade Temple. Better light, better comp to my eye. 

H
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Eva McDermott on September 24, 2017 at 11:35 PM
Stunning golden light in this one Lon.  I love the composition too.
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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on September 25, 2017 at 8:59 AM
Lon, this has been a very nice series, and one of my favorite subjects. I prefer the softer light in this version, but I like the centered composition of Cascade Temple. Glad to hear you figured out the camera issues...those can be frustrating.
Registered on April 21, 2015, 64 Posts, 584 Comments
Comment posted by Anil Rao on September 27, 2017 at 1:27 AM
A delicate looking scene - almost fragile in nature. I love this aspect of the photograph. I suppose this is due to the composition and the luminosity in the flowing water.

Very nice!
Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments
Comment posted by Igor Doncov on October 2, 2017 at 4:49 PM
Here is an image with a similar approach by Pete Hyde:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/39281598@N04/20734355056/sizes/c/
Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments