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River Findhorn


River Findhorn
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Copyright: Thomas Land of Light (tomszat) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 18 W: 8 N: 37] (200)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-12
Categories: Trees, River
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Tamron 18-200mm F3,5-6,3 XR DiII LD Asp, 62 mm Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/14.0, 4 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-10-12 17:03
Viewed: 2120
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi,
Autumn has started to colour the landscape around us, probably my favorite time of the year, combinations and variety of textures and colours are endless, looking forward to capture the beauty of this very special season. This one is for a start, taken not far away from Forres in Moray-shire, Scotland. The place is called 'Randolph's Leap' and it's the River Findhorn captured here. Beautiful gorge and river with dark reddish water surrounded by picturesque forest with birch, oak and scots pine trees. Very intersting eroded rock formations. It can be very dangerous too, steep slopes, slippery grounds and strong flows especially after some rain. Two flood stones can be found here marking the height of water during the great Moray flood in August 1829. Highly recommended to visit and photograph if you are in this area.

Photo stitched from 5 vertical shots, RAW mode, tripod and CPL filter to cut reflections in the water. The larger version is still just a small preview of the original image which is over 8000 pixels @ 300 dpi long.

-->> PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE FOR LARGER VERSION

Thanks for viewing and commenting!
Have a productive and creative 'autumn hunt'!!
Tomasz
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Hello Tomasz,
Thanks for posting the larger image. The 800 pixel limitation for the standard page really limits the appreciation of this image. The long exposure provides that "silky" effect on the flowing water. Very rugged riverbed.
Regards,
Greg

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  • eev Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 34 N: 65] (744)
  • [2008-10-12 23:28]

How I miss Scotland for just what you show here.. Raw beauty.. Fast flowing stream with a primeval background.. Well done Tomasz..

Yves

Hello Tomasz
a composition of true effect. by now the autumn has succeeded in and you have rapresented it dearly. beautiful the effect of the water that gives movement to the photo
Livio

Hej!

Super wygląda duza wersja. Fajna kompozycja, dobry czas. Szkoda,że wszystkie zielenie nie sa jeszcze takie żółte- wygladałoby to nieźle, ale zawsze można znów odwiedzić to miejsce za pare dni;). Pozdo

Adrian

Olá Tomasz

Outra bonita foto dessa linda paisagem...aqui a água com efeito congelado ficou maravilhosa; gosto muito das cores e textura.
Ótimo trabalho, parabéns!
Grande abraço,
Vera.

Witaj Tomaszu!

Piękne dynamiczne ujęcie - bardzo dobrze dobrany czas otwarcia migawki. Efektowny szeroki kadr. Zawodowe!

pozdrawiam
Jacek

Quite reminicent of my own native place in the Himalayas, Tom.
Once again with planning and forethought, you have captured the flow of water from an impressive point of view. The long exposure has created a wonderful 'feel' of the flowing water, though I personally prefer to shoot it tumbling headlong.
Superb colours, composition and depth of view.
TFS and regards.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2008-10-17 1:47]

Oh Tomasz - how wonderful to see the stream flowing like this. I like your panorama - superb display.
The long exposure shows off the water so well, and the colours are so natural - I'm impressed
TFS
Janice

great photo. The panaromic format is an unusual choice for a river, but I feel you made it work really well here. It gives the photo a dramatic, but original feel to it. great slow shutter speed for the water and excellent definition for the rest. I really like it.
Matt

Hi Tomasz,
I have been to this river as well. But I have a feeling much more down stream because the river was wider and deeper. The panorama format is very original and it wouldn't have come to my mind to capture a river this way. I need to remind myself to try it. The roughness of the entire view is spectacular. I love the colors and the wonderful details. I'm going to add this photo to my favorites so I will not forget it.
TFS,
Niek

Hi Tomasz,
Beautiful river photo, awesome composition and great use of technique. Simply a masterpiece. Bravo.
Have a nice 2009, best regards, László

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