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    Default Cataract Creek waterfalls

    In the Mt. Tamalpais watershed - I've never seen so much moss and so many ferns.

    Canon 40D + 17-55 EF-S (@23mm), with tripod; f14, 2 sec. Cropped sides for more vertical composition, pp in Lightroom (had to tone down the water b/c dynamic range exceeded what the sensor could handle).

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    Nice image, Allen. I might have shot it a bit faster to give some form to the water fall. Almost too flat/silky for my taste.
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    Hi,
    I think this shot has a green cast so can be improved with a white balance adjustment.
    Pleasant scene.

    Tim

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    Allen,

    I agree with the previous comments. As you indicated the dynamic range of the camera was exceeded, I am assuming this was a high-contrast scene with the whites blown out that you have tried to save in post-processing. Though I like the vertical presentation, the image quality is lacking due to the high-contrast and attempt to manage it after the fact.

    I rarely attempt this type of image accept on overcast days of pre-dawn, post-sunset light. When in Tennessee a few years ago photographing waterfalls, I would hike in the dark to them to photograph before the contrast got high, or stay to sunset and then hike back in the dark.

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    Hi Allen, good tips above. On a positive note I do like how you framed the image. IMO I like having some detail in flowing water if possible. On average I find that 1/4 sec will give me what I want.(the speed of the water flow also effects the outcome)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Mills View Post
    Hi Allen, good tips above. On a positive note I do like how you framed the image. IMO I like having some detail in flowing water if possible. On average I find that 1/4 sec will give me what I want.(the speed of the water flow also effects the outcome)
    Yes I do like the composition and neglected to mention that. Thanks Dave.

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    Allen, agree with the previous comments. It is a beautiful scene and would be so nice if you are able to re-visit on an overcast or drizzly kind of day, or as Robert suggests before sunrise or after sunset.

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    Hey Allen,
    Still in Florida on my tour so a bit late to the party! I agree with the above assesments. Comp is excellent ........which is often difficult to do with fallen trees in the scene but I think the overall brightness and color cast hurt the final product. I do think a rework in PP'ing......if the whites aren't blown will help this a lot. Worth the effort as the comp is very nicely done!

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