I spent last Thursday out with a friend exploring some areas that were closed due to fire damage for over a year. This is a waterfall that is up behind Oregon’s most famous waterfall, Multnomah Falls. I’ve always loved this one, but my previous images of it were all taken up close during lower flow seasons. Probably too close as there’s nothing really happening to draw your eye anywhere.
This time was different, as the flow was so big that getting close wasn’t an option. Literally, the areas up close are all underwater.
So, this time, there’s a ton of foreground stuff happening, including this little cascade.
I’d love to know your thoughts on the foreground. Too busy? Too Angular?
This is a pano made up of 16 images shot in vertical orientation.
Sony A7riii
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
a combination of f/14 at 4 seconds and F/9 at 2 seconds. All at ISO 100.
You may only download this image to demonstrate post-processing techniques.
I’m not much into landscapes, Dan, but my eye tends to get anchored to the nearer falls. I think if you brightened the rear falls a trifle, it would draw the eye into the frame more. A beautiful image.
Looks like a beautiful spot. I really like misty background and the cascades in the foreground. The logs going across the screen are a bit distracting to me as well as it looks like some of the oranges and reds are a bit too saturated imho. Especially in the dead wood in the foreground.
Great Image Dan, Looks like an amazing spot. I really like the composition with the smaller falls in the foreground along with the other logs. The only thing that doesn’t work for me is the one log that intersects the middle of the larger water fall.
Oh man, that’s one of those banes of the Oregon Waterfall photographer’s existence. Logs in the middle of a comp! I appreciate the feedback. I just had to embrace it cause it won’t be going anywhere soon!
Dan, this is quite beautiful and has a lot going for it. With the exception of the orange/reds mentioned, I’m really liking the processing here. The natural (or enhanced) vignetting all the way around is very effective keeping the eye in the frame. And I especially like the mist and subtle light at the top of the frame.
No issues with the foreground. But I saved the big one for last. Of course, not a dang thing you could, or could have done about, but that log jam in the middle really takes away from the impression I leave with. Clearly though, you did the best possible job framing and composing this - given the presence of the log jam.
