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    This is an image from last spring. The Devil's Punch Bowl is a waterfall found along the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton, Ontario. The river is very small and dries up quickly without rainfall, but it does dump into a massive bowl-like formation. This one was processed with Topaz BW Effects with a heavy handed use of the detail sliders for the grungy look.

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    Love this image Andrew, like the grungy look and tight comp with the placement of the falls. I would be interested to see a version where the falls are silky smooth nearer to the original image against the processed grungy background, may be an interesting dynamic?

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    Normally, I like less detail in water flows, but I like what you did here. Nice simple, clean design. Great texture relief from your processing. I like the slight curve in the rock formation and the same in the water..............Nicely seen. Well processed for the effect you were after.

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    Andrew, I like the composition and the added details. Nathan makes an interesting suggestion. Good idea for the conversion.

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    I really like the detail you've pulled from this. the composition is about perfect for me. As stated above, very nicely seen and captured.

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    I like the detail your brought out and the curve of the water flow adds to the composition. Well done!

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    Quote Originally Posted by NathanBeaulne View Post
    . . . I would be interested to see a version where the falls are silky smooth nearer to the original image against the processed grungy background, may be an interesting dynamic?
    Here's another vote for Nathan's idea. I think that'd be very effective.

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    Love the textures and the simple image design. Mike has your e-book for the final edit.
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    Thanks folks for the comments, much appreciated.

    Arthur, thanks for the note about ebook...good luck with the snowys

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    Beautiful composition, Andrew. Love the bg texture and details. Nice flow of the water... smooth waterfall could be a good alternative.

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    Excellent work, Andrew. I like the composition, textures, and especially the subtle tension created by the opposing horizontal strata of the wall against the relatively vertical lines in the waterfall. Well seen and created.

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    Thanks Indranil and John, much appreciated.

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