Torc Waterfall

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• Aramok (4885)
• [2006-06-25 12:57]
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Stephen you have captured the greens of Ireland very nicely in this picture. The 4 second exposure surpirses me at F/14.0. were you using an ND filter?, anyhow it has created a lovley efect of silk on the water.

I like the way you have kept the rocks in the foreground. It works exceptionally well.
TFS
Emma

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• mbasil (3130)
• [2006-06-25 14:38]

I don't know what it is about the long exposures on waterfalls that makes them so appealing. It could be the soft appearance in contrast with the other surfaces (especially rocks), it could be the idea of capturing the fleeting into permanance. But I was at Yellowstone looking at the shots of William Henry Jackson taken about 100 years ago, when long exposures were necessary, and was struck by how timeless the shots look, especially those with running water. Funny.

Anyway, marvelous shot in that tradition. The extra set of falls in the bottom somehow moves the composition from the mundane to the spectacular, and I can't day why. But it's simply your eye, Stephen.

Wonderful story in the note, too, but I think you're at an unfair advantage being from such a verbal country with such a long history! In North American it would just be named something like "Horse Thief Falls" with no accompanying story. "Pity, that..." ;-)

Mike

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• JanArie (531)
• [2006-06-25 15:18]

Hello Stephan
Peaceful photo and great colors.
Very well done!
greetings Jan-arie

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• wishnugaruda (14327)
• [2006-06-25 15:33]

Hi Stephen,
a beautiful shot with the silky water-effect, I like it very much, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• Karin (2089)
• [2006-06-25 15:37]

Hi Stephen,
The waterfall swings trough the picture and you used the limits of the frame ( I mean the space you see in the "cadrage" when you look trough the lens) well to show the waterfall in it's different platforms: So the effect is a lively composition.

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• XOTAELE (8)
• [2006-06-25 15:48]

Preciosa imagen, el colorido es fantástico. Un bonito rincón de la bella Irlanda. GPC, Saludos Juan Luis.

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• hester (11110)
• [2006-06-25 16:27]

I love well shot waterfall pictures and this is no exception. A lovely peaceful, serene scene. It makes we want to be there. The colours, composition and POV are all excellent

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• Janice (17790)
• [2006-06-25 16:33]

Stephen awesome shot of the waterfall. Excellent results of your 4 second exposure showing the movement of the water like this. Well done,
Janice

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2006-06-26 2:13]

Nice capture Stephen,
Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition.

Thanks for posting, have a great week..

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• red45 (26973)
• [2006-06-26 2:27]

Hi Steven!
Yes, you're absolutelly right - this waterfall is a stunning display! Silk effect always works with waterfalls, especially with help of hands of master like you. Amazing place and photo.

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• sandpiper2 (12121)
• [2006-06-26 7:17]

Great capture. This type of shot isn't as easy as most people think, you have to have everything just right, especially the light.
You've done a great job here. The POV and DOF is very good. Good use of long exposure.

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• marhowie (35175)
• [2006-06-26 9:00]

Hi Steve,
Another excellent capture.
You have a very good eye for the shot, as always..Can I borrow it from time to time? :)
Lovely light and color..perfect framing. Excellent depth & FG detail as well..
The longer exposure always produces such a great effect seen in the water..
Very well done.

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2006-06-26 13:13]

Hi Stephen,

Well done on this capture and composition. Nicely done.

Mike

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• mrferrari (191)
• [2006-09-27 23:24]

Hey Stephen - I really like the effect of the 4 second shutter speed. It really added a nice touch to the water. TFS!

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• nyssajb (74)
• [2007-04-04 9:22]

Extremely beautiful photograph, Stephen. I love the composition here. Keeping the rocks in the foreground has created something somewhat special and an interesting point of view, almost as if the viewer is sitting at the bottom of the rocks, looking up to the main section of the waterfall.

Great exposure and clarity. Love the vibrant colours.

Nyssa