I am always in total awe of the, literally, hundreds of world-class waterfalls in my native Pacific Northwest!
This 350’ (106m) roaring giant has always been a favorite, although not currently accessible.
I hope everyone is getting out and having a great photographic adventure.
Now on my Youtube page:
• Optimal Exposure/Quality/Sharpness/Noise Reduction and Dynamic Range
• Texture/Dehaze/Clarity Clarified
• Mastering Fine Art Printing (Nick Page, Robert B Park and myself)
• Using "Blend If" like a Luminosity Mask! / Removing Hidden Specks and Distractions
guidostow wrote:
Beautiful image Mark! Such a great falls...
Thank you, man! I appreciate it!
The Pacific Northwest is 100X more incredible that even people who live there know for waterfalls! Literally 100's of oases. I have been to 10's of them so far. Many of which are off-trail and seen only by a few throughout history. Though I go there 2-3x a year to lead workshops and to see my family and friends (and I am thankful for that) had I not moved to Florida and got married (I am MORE thankful for that!) I was planning on planting myself right in the heart of the waterfall zone and going to ALL of them.
chez wrote:
I like the bottom 2/3 of the image. Crop the top skinny falls and you'll have a much stronger image.
Hi Chez. Thank you./ And thank you for your feedback.
I definitely can see that and why. In post-processing, as I was trying that and many other cropping options (I spent quite a bit of time on cropping options on this one) I felt it made the image weaker (to my liking). So, I just could not crop it out. Some may take issue with being cropped off too, but it was how I liked it best. But again, your feedback is very valid and thank you for offering it.
Sunny Sra wrote:
Mark,
Beautiful work. I sent you a DM
Hi Sunny! Thank you so much!
DM? I do not see a PM...
Have a great day!
khenke wrote:
Nice clean presentation, Mark!
Huge thank you for taking precious time to respond here. I appreciate it!
junglialoh wrote:
nice catch in perfect angle well expressed its live stream in fresh way
Thank you! I very much appreciate that you noticed that. What I did to get my body where I was and what lens choice I used, and a little perspective blending in Camera Raw/Photoshop were all used for a new position here. I think I have had the luxury to Photograph this one maybe 40-50x and sometimes when my clients are all good and set up and don't want any help, I might spend a little time carefully observing the area to try to figure out what has not yet been done (to my knowledge). Sometimes, if I feel I have something unique I might get the chance to come back at a different time and try those ideas. I think that is what happened here. It really a luxury of quality time at a great location.
mwalrod wrote:
Very nice, Mark!
Hi Mark! Long-time no see! I hope you and your family are doing great! Thank you! Maybe a NW trip is in order.
psharvic wrote:
Beautiful falls Mark with perfect SS but I agree with Chez.
Thank you! I apprecate it and the astute feedback!
