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Waterfall
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Copyright: Mark Balas (CatStevens) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 63] (468)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-23
Categories: River
Camera: Sony Alpha DSLR A300
Exposure: f/11, 1/4 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-16 2:08
Viewed: 1006
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 18
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Another waterfall from Plitvice NP.

Plitvice Lakes. The lakes are situated on the eponymous Plitvice plateau, between the mountains of Lička Plješevica (Gornja Plješevica peak 1,640 m), Mala Kapela (Seliški Vrh peak at 1,280 m) and Medveđak (884 m). The sixteen lakes are separated into an upper and lower cluster formed by runoff from the mountains, descending from an altitude of 636 m to 503 m over a distance of some eight km, aligned in a south-north direction. The lakes collectively cover an area of about two km˛, with the water exiting from the lowest lake to form the Korana River.

The Plitvice Lakes lie in a basin of karstic rock, mainly dolomite and limestone, which has given rise to their most distinctive feature. The lakes are separated by natural dams of travertine, which is deposited by the action of moss, algae and bacteria. The encrusted plants and bacteria accumulate on top of each other, forming travertine barriers which grow at the rate of about 1 cm per year.

The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colours change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight.

In case you are interested in the lakes colour check my previous photo: European chub in Plitvice



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Ciao Mark,
splendida immagine delle piccole e bellissime cascate di Plitvice, molto bella la composizione con una perfetta esposizione per ottenere l'acqua setosa, ottima nitidezza, bellissimi i colori e la luminositŕ.
TFS. Maurizio

Hi Mark,

Great POV and DOF. Light, colour, speed and exposure work very well.TFS and have a nice weekend.

regards
mohaimin

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 811 W: 108 N: 1736] (6060)
  • [2008-08-16 12:42]

Hi Mark!

Plitvice is a very well known place in Croatia. I was on the Island of Krk this spring and wanted to go to see that place, but time was too short. Well, now I can admire a part here on TN. Although I'm not a fan of blurred waterfalls, I'm glad to admit that yours is very well made. The romantic aspect is obvious and you have perfectly well managed the lighting.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-08-16 16:47]

Hi Mark,this is a great spectacle,i like a lot this kind of pic,the water seem silk,perfect choice of time of exposure ,my best compliments,Luciano

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  • Loro Silver Note Writer [C: 8 W: 0 N: 42] (557)
  • [2008-08-21 23:27]

I like Plitvice Lakes, this image is wonderful. Great job Mark!

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
  • [2008-08-25 16:00]

Hola Mark,
preciosa escena y bello efecto,
pov y agradable habitat,
saludos amigo.

Hi Mark!

Wonderful shot, I'll have to visit the lakes soon, it is not very far from us. It is just beautiful... TFS!

Best regards,
Andor

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  • livius Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 0 N: 300] (1169)
  • [2008-10-22 10:29]

Hello Mark
waterfalls are one of my preferred subjects. beautifulst the composition and the details. Optimal the game of lights and shadows that values the photo fully
great
Livio

Hello Mark,
This is sooo beautiful! What an excellent composition and POV. You chose perfect settings to create interesting and smooth effect on the falling water. Well seen!
Claudine

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