Spring Run-off

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• jaycee (16017)
• [2008-08-10 16:38]
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Hi Evelynn,

I was never sure what shutter speed to use on a waterfall but this looks perfect to me. The moving water is beautiful and wonderfully natural looking. Excellent pov, colors, clarity and composition. I'm curious - what is that sticking up from behind the rock?

Jane

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• tuslaw (2354)
• [2008-08-10 19:08]

I like it a lot Evelynn!!
It gives a real sense of motion to the image, yet still keeps the surroundings very sharp and true to color.
I, like you, was hesitant to try a slow shutter speed on moving water. I tried it for the first time this past year and had some really good results. I used 1/6 shutter speed on some waterfall shots.
Well done!!
Ron

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• pankajbajpai (15161)
• [2008-08-10 19:18]

hi evelynn,
nice tohought, we all should be open to experimentation, its the key to learning. i still have to try this for landscapes. i will surely do it next time i shoot water in flow.
the shape of the rock look beautiful with the curves, the texture and the natural shades, the slow shutter speed has got the desired effect too,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• eqshannon (21801)
• [2008-08-10 19:41]

There's Gold in them thar' hills! I can just feel it in the image...and with the motion of the water you show both a talent which I have said to others many times...something I have yet to learn....but I can see how fast the water is flowing and how deep it is cutting slowly...like the Grand Canyon...Why doesn't rock, Paper , Scissors have a water to it? Maybe that is a good Zen Koan eh?
Bob

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• jusninasirun (5650)
• [2008-08-10 21:13]

Hello Evelynn. Nicely captured perspective in slow shutter. The sharpness of the rock is commendable with pleasant framing. Best regards. Jusni

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• tkp1165 (2743)
• [2008-08-10 21:23]

Hi Evelynn
This is a nice shot of this spring run off. Interesting texture of the rocks in this. I like the saturation and color in the dark one.
Nice job and TFS
Tom
I was thinking about how you feel about the slow shutter speed in water falls today when I was at Falls creek falls. So I took a few at a faster speed and on this large falls it really shows the power of it better. I will post tomorrow. Thanks for your helpful hints.

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• Argus (24747)
• [2008-08-11 2:38]

Hello Evelynn,
Nor am I that keen on seeing water turned to steam with the use of slow shutterspeeds, but there are occasions when that can be accepted even to advantage, in favour of other aspects.
Here you have made the right judgement IMHO, the water is seen to be rushing without the steamy effect and you have a fine DOF.
I also like the composition with the smooth rock in the FG.
TFS this fine result and for your kind words on my second TN anniversary.
Ivan

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• PaulH (11459)
• [2008-08-11 2:51]

Hi Evelynn,
be careful, the TN slow shutter speed Police will be after you! Very brave to post something with even slightly steamy/foggy/misty etc water effect, i always get lambasted for it but it's just a matter of taste at the end of the day. I really don't see what's not to like about it, so i''ll keep doing it anyway :o)
A well framed, detailed shot. Texture and details in the rocks is only made even more prominant by the controversial exposure time..
tfs
Paul

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• nardophoto (8116)
• [2008-08-11 3:32]
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• mala-zaba (1037)
• [2008-08-11 6:58]

Hi Evelynn,
I think is a good choice your shuttle speed. You can feel the speed of the water. You have a good composition, it's make artistic picture. For me, I like the slow shuttle speed on water falls...
TFS
Eric

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• robindb (965)
• [2008-08-11 7:24]

Hi Evelynn,

I think this shutter speed was just right for the speed of the water. It almost looks as if it can have a silky feel to it. Nicely chosen composition with the shapes of the rocks.

TFS

Robin

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• Heaven (3729)
• [2008-08-11 7:46]
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Hi Evelynn!

I'm as slow as you to accept this way to take pictures of moving water. I also prefer the natural aspect. ButI also agree with you that it is important - and very interesting - to try different aspects of photography. Sooner or later every technique you have learned will be useful. From my point of view, your picture is very pleasant especially concerning the composition and the colours. I personally would try an even slower speed (if possible) to create a more pronounced blurred effect.

Kind regards

Markus

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• Alex99 (15449)
• [2008-08-11 8:43]

Hi Evelynn.
Wonderful. Perfectly composed and very impressive shot of water stream. Superb technique of shooting, amazing scene and framing at whole, fine crisp sharp details of the nice stones. Colours of the shot are ultimate. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

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• EOSF1 (23113)
• [2008-08-11 11:19]

Very nice shot Evelynn, I really like the movement of the water, you've done great, the shutterspeed was the way to go. The composition is also very well done, thanks!

Mario

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• pekkavalo1 (4971)
• [2008-08-11 13:12]

Hi Evelynn,
You have managed very well to create a kind of steamy atmosphere. Fast shutter speed would indeed create completely different view. I think it is more like matter of taste. This is more unreal and artistic and even more beautiful.
TFS
Pekka

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• SunToucher (9082)
• [2008-08-12 11:18]
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Hi Evelynn,
So this the controversal photo of the week. You and your just created love on slow shutter speeds. :) It did bring up some likes and dislikes from certain members.
I like the abstract approuch to the photo, with just a few simple lines and curves. The wonderful shapped piece of wood certainly adds something extra to the composition. The flow of the water enhances the photo perfectly. I do however feel that the photo is not as sharp as it could be. Normally with a longer exposure the details in stationary items such as rocks is extreem. Here I miss that real sharpness. Probably an additional burst of USM will solve it.
TFS,
Niek

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• CatStevens (386)
• [2008-08-12 22:55]

Hi Evelynn,
Very nice image. Well done and nice framing also
TFS
Cheers
Mark

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• LCannon (3056)
• [2008-08-13 0:14]

Wow....someone else dives into the "flowy" water photos! I'm still not certain I love them just yet, and with my camera they're still a bit hard to do, though not impossible. You did a great job with this one, it really gives an impression of just how fast the water was moving, well done!

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• liziafa (1231)
• [2008-08-13 10:58]

Hi Evelynn,
Very interesting image. Excellent display :)
TSF Malgosia

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• janhendrik (2392)
• [2008-08-14 6:33]

Hi Evelynn,

Like you I too prefer the texture in the moving water, but this is a very pleasing picture. You certainly are flexible. I like what you have done here. Quite arty.

Jan-Hendrik

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• vanderschelden (27816)
• [2008-08-14 14:23]

Hello Evelynn,
I appreciate your shutter speed experiment:-).
And it's no bad news actually.
Maybe we'll be seeing more 'trial and error'in the future;-)
Thank you very much indeed.
Annick

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• parthasarathi (1139)
• [2008-08-16 23:19]

It is a creation.

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• sranjan (1418)
• [2008-08-22 17:48]

Dear Evelynn,
The clear water runoff composition captured by you is super :) There is no doubt that slow shutter speed can give you amazing results; however use of tripod is recommended to avoid the shake blurr, did you use it? TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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• fragman (12064)
• [2008-11-06 22:34]

wow, I missed so many great pics of yours, greetings Ori