Linn of Ruthrie

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• horia (12498)
• [2007-12-15 5:57]
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Hello again my friend

I can see why such a place would evoke such myths and legends...it's so typical celtic...medieval :)
I think that not only the waterfall is what brings all these feelings alive here, but the thick, dark and old forest around it as well. Such forests were farley common throughout the entire Britain in those days and they were full of wild animals plus probably outlaws hiding which definitely gave the visitors a good scare from time to time.
Surely, such a place is even more meaningful since it has that water splashing sound resonating through a person's bones, with of course adds to the emotions the entire scenery gives you.

Leaving those days aside, i'm sure you felt in your element here and managed to relax and still take a lot of nice photos.
This one is a superb one, with a great composition, exceptional attention given to both the FG and the BG and spot-on exposure throughout the whole depth.
I do however feel that it's a bit tilted to the left...am i wrong?

Cheers and TFS
Horia

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• angela926 (1882)
• [2007-12-15 6:01]

Hi Niek,
Very beautiful scene, good composition and pov, excellent exposure, beautiful colora and good sharpness and dof. the place looks so peaceful.
Angela

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• vanderschelden (26640)
• [2007-12-15 6:02]

Hello Niek,
Good DOF generating an overall sharpness....
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• pablominto (15476)
• [2007-12-15 6:19]

Hello Niek,
The image is well composed, and the place has a dreamy atmosphere!
The lush green foliage and the moss on the rocks gives a feeling of old untouched nature...
Dynamic composition with a good movement through the frame!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• saeedabbasi (4182)
• [2007-12-15 7:30]

Hi Niek ,

very nice shot with lovely composition.beautiful colours and nice sharpness.
well exposed.

Thanks for sharing my friend
Rgards

Saeed

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• eqshannon (19863)
• [2007-12-15 7:56]

Well for Pete's sake Niek...it is a landscape..How nice that you throw this one out for folks to see. I always wonder what else lies in the back of ones mind when taking closer in shots...I like this one...trees and flowing water strikes my fancy.
Bob

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• Luis52 (10144)
• [2007-12-15 8:01]

Hola Niek.- Una muy bella foto la que hoy nos presentas aqui. Colores suaves y agradables y con un exelente encuadre. Los efectos de la fotografia son de maravilla.
Saludos Niek.
Luis52.

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• claudine (9885)
• [2007-12-15 9:17]

Hello Niek,

I wouldn't be surprised to see an Elf, a Hobbit or a Troll coming out this scenery :) What a wonderful capture of this mysterious place. You are very lucky to have visited it. I always have been fascinated by this country and legends. Exposure, POV and composition are outstanding! This picture has a great mood. Thanks a lot,
Claudine

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• Jamesp (14380)
• [2007-12-15 9:33]

Hi Nick

Great posting. The composition is beautiful - I love the juxtaposition of the blurred water and the greens.

James

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• gracious (12320)
• [2007-12-15 10:07]

Hello Niek,
Perfect use of f/22 to have the excellent exposure and focus in the shot!
good pov with total sharpness, vivid colour and details!
a great place to be to enjoy the serene and peaceful atmosphere!
well done and TFS
cheers
Tony

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• marhowie (34593)
• [2007-12-15 12:24]

Merry Christmas Niek, & Happy Holidays,
Well done!!
Howard

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• jossim (11878)
• [2007-12-15 12:25]

Bonjour Niek,

Bravo pour cette belle composition.
Merci.
Joseph

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• Evelynn (12531)
• [2007-12-15 14:19]

Hi Niek,

This is another of your well thought out compositions. It is nice. I like the peaceful effect of the slow shutter speed on the water though the leaves may have moved a bit. I didn't notice anything amiss with the tilt until Horia pointed it out; now I'm not sure either. exposure is perfect. I am glad your battery gave you a wake up call so the spirits couldn't work their magic on you!!

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• Adanac (13980)
• [2007-12-15 15:30]

Hello Niek,
Beautiful scenery captured superbly with your great camera work Niek. Your great note adds to the air of mystery also, thanks for sharing.
Rick

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• clnaef (6502)
• [2007-12-16 5:13]

Bonjour,
Un vrai paysage d'Eden !
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• Heaven (3257)
• [2007-12-16 12:11]
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Hi Niek!

Even if I don't like these effects of the blurred water too much, I must say that from the technical point of view the picture is well made: the lighting management, although the bright tones are a bit too bright, is fine, the composition is perfect and the spot very well chosen.

Kind regards

Markus

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• alguazul (713)
• [2007-12-16 12:37]

Very attractive low point of view, with a nice shutter speed. A beautiful place indeed.

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• Mana (16346)
• [2007-12-16 19:37]

Hi Niek,
Wonderful shot and a great view presented deftly. The silky waters look fantastic and its motion and the boulders look awesome among the dense forest cover. Great light management and exposure levels with lovely natural colours. Excellent POV to portray this natural surrounding and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• PaulH (10820)
• [2007-12-17 0:37]

Hi Niek,
another excellent shot from this spot, i remember your last post from here. You've really captured the amost mythical mood here, with great control on the exposure and wonderful dpeth and sharp details...i agree with Horia, i think it might be a little tilted to the left??
excellent work, thanks for sharing this
Paul

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• hester (10944)
• [2007-12-22 13:17]

Hi Niek

It does look like a special place, you can understand why there are myths and legends about the place. This is a beautiful shot with the low POV, great FG details and perfect exposure. It needs to be illustrating a book of myths

TFS

Karan

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• loot (9137)
• [2007-12-24 0:24]

Hi Niek

Thanks for this lovely image and also for all the wonderful postings you shared with us throughout the year.

All the best for you and your loved ones during this festive season and beyond into the New Year that looms ahead.

May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family this Christmas, and for the New Year I wish for you:
Health to Enjoy each day in Comfort,
Copious measures of Love from Friends and Family,
The Exquisite Beauty of Nature,
Wisdom to Choose priorities Sensibly,
Prosperity and the Best of everything,
Generosity so you may Share the above,
Overflowing Happiness and Abundant Joy,
and a Youthful Excitement at life's Simple Pleasures,

Warmest regards
Loot

PT :)

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• SelenE (12226)
• [2007-12-26 13:12]

Hi Niek,
What a beatiful place! POV, DOF, details, composition and the result of the slow shutter speed look very good. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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• Aramok (4799)
• [2008-01-05 3:29]

hi niek
st will reply to ur email. in hospital. love the shot. great water and greens.
tfs
emma

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• Miss_Piggy (3231)
• [2008-02-09 4:29]

Hallo Niek
This is just another beautiful landscape photo that popped up on my screen. This striking waterfall is a stunning scenery, and I am in no doubt you enjoyed photographing it, as much as I have looking at it. I am sure you could smell the freshness and the spray of the falling water, and I can imagine the awesome feeling you had being so close to such view. I have many times admired scenes like this one, paging through books. Unfortunately for us to see a waterfall, we have to drive quite far inland. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend.
Kind regards
Anna

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• AnimalExplorer (8322)
• [2008-09-07 12:22]

Hi Niek,
Gorgeous waterfall. The exposure is well executed showing both dak and light tones at it's optimal peak. Ive been spending some time photographing waterfalls lately, they convey a strong appeal to my liking as your picture did.
Paul :)