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Nicole Marcisz
{K:10268} 3/13/2007
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I love the balance of the bright yellow with the waterfall. Nice work.
cheers,
nicole
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joanna ewa
{K:8061} 3/3/2006
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great nature, good work:)
congratulation:))
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 3/3/2006
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fantstic real.. and congrats for the FC!!!
have all the best my dear Ina..
hugs
roby
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Alan Shaffer
{K:5873} 1/24/2006
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Ann, congrats on the Front Page and enough has already been said about your beautiful photo so this is just another pat on the back.
-Al
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/24/2006
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well well well dear Ann, another great texture and play in autumnal colors!
a very good composition and effect of waterfall you have created!
the choice of square format, for me, is a very balanced idea!!!
congrats
roby
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Hooshang Nahrvar
{K:1939} 1/24/2006
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very nice & pleasure bravo. h-n
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 1/24/2006
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That's an interesting thought Steve and one I didn't consider. It was very difficult to get a clear shot of this falls because of the surrounding trees and if I cropped out the yellow fall coloured tree it would make it very long and narrow in size I think. I will give it a try on my computer and see how I like it though. I'm always willing to try on something new for size. :)
Thanks for dropping by and for your suggestion and comment.
Cheers - Ann :)
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Steve Aronoff
{K:18393} 1/24/2006
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It's a beautiful photo, Ann. My only comment about how you might look at it differently is that, in my mind, there are two photos here, side by side: one of the falls and one of the tree. They parallel each other in verticality, but I don't think that either one particularly enhances the other. Maybe it's that the texture of the tree nad the texture of the falls is so different. Perhaps you could crop the photo to the right of the vertical midline and let it be about a waterfall alone. The movement of the water has the wonderful feel of a diaphanous silk scarf draped over the landscape. It's a beautiful capture.
Best regards,
Steve
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 1/24/2006
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Hiya sweetie....today's critique has come from a long time ago but at least it has you on the front page where you belong. I'm at work (4.20am our time) and the internet programme on my Mac is rubbish. I can't see the comments and I can't get the large size shots on screen. I commented on this one, 'cos I can see my name listed but I haven't a clue what I wrote. Love your new post but I will comment on it when I get home and see it full size in all it's majesty. Have a big hug from me to be going on with and I'll 'see' you later today (tomorrow for you) Have a peaceful sleep..Best wishes to you sweet Ann....Ray
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 1/24/2006
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Thanks Gayle for your encouraging words of support. It's taken me a lot of practice but I'm finally getting a handle on these waterfalls. I enjoy the challenge.
Poor old keyboard is going to have to get put away until I can catch up with comments again. I like to play old classic rock like Stairway to Heaven, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Whiter Shade of Pale and other similar classics along with some Beatles, Cat Stevens songs and I compose a few of my own tunes just for fun. Just another hobby when I get time for it.
Thanks for dropping by. I'll catch up with your new posts as time allows.
Cheers - Ann :)
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 1/24/2006
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Congrats for FC award,Lady!!!! always nice to see a good friend on the FP.....the waterfall looks like silk and you did a good job with the comp
Good to read the suggestions about the filters,etc. and i never get tired of seeing your falls.....hope you enjoyed your day!
what kind of music do you play on keyboard?
cheerios,gayle
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 1/24/2006
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Hi Ina,
Thanks for dropping by and for your great comments. I hadn't posted any new photos cause I was indulging in another neglected hobby, that being playing the keyboard, so I was taking a break from Usefilm then today I received an email from someone congratulating me for being on the front page. I figured OK, great, seeing as I'm on the front page for a waterfall shot I guess I'll post another waterfall shot so now I have a ton of comments to catch up on as well as my replies. Looks like my poor old keyboard will be taking a sabatical until I catch up again.
Thanks again Ina for all your support and encouragement. I will get to your new posts as time allows.
Cheers - Ann :)
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 1/24/2006
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Hey Ann, Congratulations for for the Front Page! Love to see your wonderful waterfall again, superb capturegetting the attention it deserves! I hope you enjoy your day, 'cos you've earned it! Best regards, Ina
PS - No new posts? Why? Hope you're OK!
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Kelly Duntley
{K:13889} 1/24/2006
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Wow, where did this picture come from. This is before I started looking at your posts. Beautiful capture. I have always love the silky effect you can create with the slow shutter speeds.
Im glad that neither one of us got flappy lip awards today. That my friend went to someone else!!!! Congrats for being on front page.
Kellly
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 1/24/2006
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Looking through the comments I see that I DID comment before...this isn't the first signs of senility is it???? Oh well...it's worth another look, and another compliment!
Kathy
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 1/24/2006
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How in the world did I miss this one, Ann? It's beautiful. Susie and I were taking shots of a waterfalls yesterday, and you're right...it is challenging! You did good!!!
Congrats on front page!
Kathy
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Lela C.
{K:488} 1/24/2006
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Love it! very beautiful
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James Hager
{K:6285} 1/23/2006
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Wonderful image Ann. The exposure looks good to me. I agree with Gary Dyck that taking two exposures and sandwiching them would be a good way to go if you have a problem situation in the future. I also agree with Bill Morgenstern that using a polarizing filter usually does wonders for shots like this because it takes the glare, and usually cyan cast from the reflected sky, off the wet foliage. Keep up the good work. You have a great eye for waterfall and fog shots.
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m ,
{K:15872} 1/20/2006
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I just was walking into your art-gallery and what an amazing collection you have!
Wow, what a beautiful place, what a marvellous experience and what a wonderful shot! The image has very well focal point with marvellous details and colours.
Take care: Maxime
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sloba nikolic
{K:2015} 1/7/2006
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Great composition and nice colors!Best regards!(thank you for your comment)
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 1/7/2006
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Thank you for your very kind and flattering words. As a matter of fact I have visited South Africa twice (some years ago) and I loved it both times. I would love to go back again and visit some day. I spent most of my time around Durban and up into the southern part of Mozambique at the time.
Thank you for your kind comments to my images.
Cheers - Ann :)
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hdw Photography
{K:6630} 1/6/2006
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Magic shot this.....I love it.when are you ever gonna visit South Africa.....or have you been here before??Your portfolio is magic....Best wishes for 2006, kind regards
Hilton
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Michele Berti
{K:14921} 11/12/2005
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Beautiful photograph Ann. Is such case a -4 stop filter could turn out very helpful: you can put the camera on a tripod and use a longer exposure, this generally enhance the fall pretty much :-)
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KEVIN TEMPLE
{K:8657} 11/4/2005
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Ann,all your photos are very good (just looked at them You have traveled to great place.(was in Aussie 1970 Hithed the nullabor (but thats a different story.(The pier has been out of action for about 3 years (I thnk)
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Menno Naber
{K:3570} 10/31/2005
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Very nice ,well done
Regards Menno
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 10/28/2005
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Hi Bill, Thanks for the suggestion. I do use a circular polarising filter on all my outdoor shots but maybe sometimes I don't have it lined up correctly. Think I'll go visit the camera store today and look at more toys (filters et al)
As a matter of fact I spent a year in BC in the late 90's and I just returned from a road trip through BC and the Yukon to Alaska (up the Alcan and back - ugh) and Canada in my opinion has got to be one of THE most beautiful countries I've ever visited. I LOVE Canada. I'm waiting for a Canadian to adopt me so I can live there permanently. :)
Thank you for taking the time to view my images and for your comments. Cheers - Ann :)
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Bill Morgenstern
{K:7157} 10/27/2005
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Ann, this is a nice shot with good composition and the right blur on the waterfall. I'd suggest that you try a polarizing filter to increase saturation along the top rigth edge of the falls and remove the speculare highlights from the wet area. It wiil still look wet but the saturation will be stronger. The leaves will also balance out better and increase in richer, saturated colour. I NEVER shoot water falls without this filter on both film and digital shots.
Thanks for looking at and commenting on my images. What looks like a shot through a water fall in my birch image is not. That one was shot from a ridge top with intentional motion during the longish exposure. If you have not, come to Canada to shoot some fine fall images.
Cheers - Bill
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mundh
{K:3974} 10/26/2005
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beautiful work ann. very nice n the colors too.
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Tim Schumm
{K:29196} 10/25/2005
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Super shot ... excellent composition
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Sam Kh
{K:19017} 10/24/2005
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very beautiful landscape
nice color nice shot and perfect pic
well done
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Ahmed Ismail
{K:19853} 10/22/2005
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Nice capture of the water. Beautiful colors and a nice composition.
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Lydia Dotto
{K:694} 10/22/2005
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Another fantastic waterfall picture. It looks almost like milk pouring over the ledge. Great colors too.
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ade mcfade
{K:12388} 10/21/2005
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this is one where the Grad filter would sort the tree out - either that or take 2 shots at differnet exposures then blend them in Photoshop.
like the shiny rock in the middle - very rare sight there
Ade
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 10/21/2005
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Hi Ann, this is another good capture. I don't find the tree offensive personally but Cary has got a valid point regarding a grad. PS is also capable altering the situation with careful useage. I like it just the way you have composed it,....Best wishes ..Ray
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Amit Saha
{K:3131} 10/20/2005
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Hi Ann,
Thanks for your wonderful comments on my pictures.
This is a very nice picture...the waterfall is perfectly exposed. Just the tree is a bit blurred due to the long exposure. You could try a could of things a) a lens shade to keep the sun flares out b) try a ND Grad filter perhaps. You could also try to selectively over-sharpen the tree side perhaps.
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 10/20/2005
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Thank you Gabriela for your encouraging comment. perhaps I'm a bit too critical of my work but I'm always trying to improve my original photos so they need less Photoshop work. I enjoy using P/shop for some images but for nature shots such as this one I'd like to know how to capture them (in particular the misty water) to the best of my ability. It is difficult enhancing things like the tree tokeep it looking natural on a computer as colours and contrasts vary on each persons computer so what may look saturated on one person's monitor may look washed out on anothers. I do see that I'm improving with practice though and the encouragement I get in here gives me pushes me to keep going and shooting more. Thank you for your valued comments. Cheers - Ann :)
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Gabriela Tanaka
{K:16594} 10/20/2005
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Dear Ann, why do you have such a problem with that tree???The photo is veay well done, well presented! What, do you want every leaf in sharp contour and the water falling straight???? Too much precision would spoil the atmosphere of the shot!!! This is my opinion, at least!You have wonderful texture on the rocks, the wetness above shining and the green moss down in degradee patches.And the contrast between the green-grey and the flaming yellow. Marvellous!
Gabriela
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 10/20/2005
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Ha Ha Saw....maybe you should come over and hold that giant umbrella for me while I take the photo. :) Oh and while you're at it hold the tree still so it doesn't blow in the breeze while the shutter is open for 1 or 2 seconds. Thank you.
Thank you all for taking the time to view my image and for your kind comments and great suggestions. I will try all variations...maybe even the umbrella if Saw hold it for me. :)
Cheers all - Ann :)
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Saw Kang Jong
{K:87} 10/20/2005
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Hi Ann....
Nice waterfall.. you taing this photo using slow shutter speed? maybe u should use a huge umbrella to shade the tree :p just kidding though. i like the way the water falls... felt very cool.
cheers-Jong
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B Hawkins
{K:1529} 10/20/2005
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Like it's made out of silk. Beautiful.
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 10/19/2005
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Hi Ann, great result with the water! I admire people who shoot waterfalls and fog, and you do both! Very well, I must say. So I'm not able to answer that question, maybe a landscape photographer, or a book... I suppose since youhad a long exposure for the water, the tree leaves were bound to move with the wind, thus getting blurred. I think shooting the tree separately and merging the mages might be the best idea, as Gary said.
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 10/19/2005
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Gorgeous shot, Ann! You did a great job with the shutter speed. I would love to know how to solve the exposure problem, although I don't think it's that bad in this shot. It looks like you're getting some tips...looking forward to seeing if they work for you.
Kathy
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Mahmoud Baha Sadri
{K:19634} 10/19/2005
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A glimps of paradise!
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Flávio Borges
{K:305} 10/19/2005
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Fantastic scenario and colors
Congrats
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Orazio Minnella
{K:49417} 10/19/2005
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Wonderful scenery!!!Great shot!
Regards
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H L
{K:11377} 10/19/2005
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Ann this is a great capture! But I do understand your concern and I greed with you. In the past had experience the same issue and the only way for me is AV Mode It took me some time to master but the relive is complete confidence to all shooting conditions.
Please let me know what you think.
Regards
Harry
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 10/19/2005
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what a beautiful capture along with this smooth water fall with the slow shutter effect,wonderful composition and colors,very best regards.
www.a71an.com
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Lyle
{K:594} 10/19/2005
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Very nice. Love the color.
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 10/19/2005
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Thanks Gary. I'll try that. Thanks for your comment and suggestion. Cheers - Ann :)
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Gary Dyck
{K:12834} 10/19/2005
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Beautiful, Ann. Great capture. guess you could always take 2 pics and sandwich them? One set for the falls and one for the tree?
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 10/19/2005
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Thank you Susie, I did try to even the contrasts with P/Shop but waterfalls are always a challenge for me as I said. Thank you for your comment. Cheers - Ann :)
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 10/19/2005
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I certainly don't have any tips, but just compliments for the beautiful scene. I think it's well done...would love to know about the overexposed part too..hope we all learn something here! :)
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Ann Nida
{K:45248} 10/19/2005
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Thanks Cary. I'll try all suggestions next time I go to a waterfall, which, hopefully, will be about once a week as they're all around me now so I'm going to enjoy them while I can. Cheers - Ann :)
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Cary Shaffer
{K:9269} 10/19/2005
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Hello Ann, I think you should load a map of your adventures so we can predict what you might be shooting next! This is a beautiful composition and can appreciate your dilemma with the bright tree. since you were using a long exposure and, I presume, a tripod, you could either use a graduated nd filter or as I have done many times, use a card to cover the tree half of the lens and gradually move it away thru out the exposure thus exposing the tree only a portion of the total scene.
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