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Description
Another image from my recent day trip to Blackwater Falls SP in WV. I was rather dismayed; but not really surprised; when I saw how drastically low the water flow was due to lack of rain. Instead of moving on to something else I just decided to use an abbreviated quote attributed to Alexander Graham Bell; " when one door closes another opens"; to my advantage as it presented some different unique scenes of the falls that you would not ordinarily see. For this one I particularly liked the way this narrow stream of water fell over the lip of the rock and fanned out; not once but twice; after apparently striking two sections of rock protruding from the wall. The effect reminded me of a shorebird spreading it’s wings to dry out.
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Nikon Z 7, Nikon 100-400 @ 400 mm, f 11 @ 1/10 sec, ISO 100, Kase magnetic CPL, cable release & tripod
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Hi Ed … I just read your comment and your Image popped up. I love how you captured this and the title is perfect for your image. Basically B&W but with some color. That is how i see it on my laptop. Great catch in getting the water to spread and give the wings vibe. It caught my eyes and thought how different and interesting. You captured your VISION… That is so important to me. We all walk around and see things to photograph but do we capture our vision. Very Cool. Image…
The composition is truly an excellent waterfall cascading scene, Ed. Even with low water flow you mention this works very nicely. I do like the punch @John_Williams gave to the image. As the composition is very solid the post processing adjustments become personal tastes in the end…
I love the effect of the water hitting the rock twice and producing the spread wings effect. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. Super cool. That’s the way to open another door! The lower right corner is a little bit distracting and I must admit that I prefer the B&W that @John_Williams posted. It evens out the tones and you don’t even notice that LRC. I also like the whites in John’s revision. They just pop! The interesting and bold black rocks really add nicely to the image. You had a productive trip, Ed.
Beautiful! As you know, I am somewhat of a waterfall/cascade freak, so this one really speaks to me, Ed.
I need to calibrate my monitor but looking at @John_Williams B&W and your OP, I see something in between the two, tonality wise, especially in the whites. I often struggle to get those tones near perfect. Your shutter speed was perfect for this one.
I love the composition and the contrast between the dark rock wall and the water. Nicely done, sir!
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Lovely and unique image, Ed. Great eye to catch this interesting pattern. My only suggestion is to brighten the whites a little. And maybe convert to B&W since there’s not much color. Perfect SS. Might have to reassess you. Didn’t know you were such a philosopher.
What a fascinating little waterfall! Very unique and yes, this scene definitely holds my attention. I love how there’s an obvious central stream of water that explodes, or fans out, upon hitting the ledge below. Your black and white treatment is perfect here, too.
This may be the coolest waterfall I’ve ever seen, and you framed it perfectly! And extra points for not giving up. Another vote for @John_Williams’ take, but incredible in any case.
