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Flight Over the Falls


Flight Over the Falls
Photo Information
Copyright: Silke Force (Silke) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 265 N: 6422] (24577)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12-27
Categories: Nature, Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Camera: Nikon D-70s, Sigma 18-200 mm (F3.5-6.3)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): TrekMeet Niagara, Friday theme 2008/03/21 "Flight", 100 points or more!!!, Silke's Centuries [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-21 4:12
Viewed: 948
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 136
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
For The Friday theme, I want to take a quick return to Niagara Falls, New York and the view across the American Falls to Niagara Falls Ontario:

Linda Unger (shelbeesmom), Shelby Morris (shelbee) and I had already done lots of shooting under heavy skies and in a mixture of snow and rain that started early in the morning and continued most of the day.

Just as we were getting ready to head for our cars and for the long line-up to cross the border back into Canada, I looked back down the slope from the coffee shop where we had taken shelter. Linda understood immediately when I called out "The light!" The three of us ran back down to the falls, shooting as we went and leaving our poor long-suffering men behind us.

Tech: shot in RAW, adjusted levels, contrast and colour saturation in RAW, converted, resized without cropping and framed;
Opened a second (less scenic) shot of the falls taken just before; lassoed and copied a gull from the sky and pasted it over the edge of the frame

Thanks for looking, for your critiques and suggestions, and have a wonderful weekend.

Jens, MLINES, Dot, Beger, boonie, boomcat, Urfaust, Refugee, dareco, jan515, mvdisco, Janone, Adri, devylla, lilimih33, chrisJ, shelbeesmom, Royaldevon, Hendrika, Jong, milas, OWO, JohnTulip, codge, Viking, Teresat has marked this note useful
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  • iso Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1129 W: 62 N: 168] (27535)
  • [2008-03-21 4:16]

A nice effect Silke and your framr is really nice for me.

Iso.

Hi Silke,
I like the lighting here and the gull flying into the frame adds a lot of interest, we are thinking of visiting Canada in 2010 and this will be on my list of places to visit.
Nice work as always
Regards Andy

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3467 W: 739 N: 2330] (18253)
  • [2008-03-21 4:48]

I'm not sure about that bird over the frame (too busy corner, I guess) but I love the photo !


thanks,
v

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3438 W: 115 N: 4247] (23940)
  • [2008-03-21 4:49]

If I had wings.!
Really a beautiful picture you shows here, Silke.
Perfect light and cpmposition with the high buildings at background.
Cheers.
Jan

Wonderful capture Silke!
On a l'impression d'être sur cette chute prêt à plonger!
The colors are mysteriously splendid!
Very good shot!
TFS,
Dany

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 492 W: 31 N: 1880] (9968)
  • [2008-03-21 5:03]

Hi Silke,
An amazing well framed picture. Beautiful colours and environment; well done!
Greetings from Holland,
Adri

Nice picture.
The colors off the sun are great.
Well done.
Thanks for sharing

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4084 W: 311 N: 5483] (36719)
  • [2008-03-21 5:50]

Hi Silke

I like the bird top left extending beyond the frame. Good sharpness & superb sunset colours & a bice addition to the theme. Happy Easter to you!

Of course I never get tired of this story and these photos! It was a moment in time I'll never forget! This is so nice, so peaceful, so many memories here! Nice pp work on this Silke! Love that light!
B-)
XOXOXO
Linda

Hi Silke,

A really impressive combination of the falls, the skyline, the colour of the sky and of course the birds in flight!

Very attractive.

TFS
Els

Hello my friend,

The birds are the messengers to lead us on the journey to the LIGHT!
An exceptionally dramatic shot with the sky, the birds, the water and the misty buildings all playing an integral part.
Good pp work!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Silke,
Beautiful picture,nice atmosfere,lght,composition.Congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1494 W: 126 N: 2162] (19692)
  • [2008-03-21 6:22]

Hello Silke, that's a perfect shot for the theme and a very original one too! Great composition, very good technique and fantastic result, thanks!

Mario

Hi Silke,
Wow what a fantastic scene! Very well composed and exposed. And you've laid this out magically within your framing. Awesome tones and moody feel, congrats!

-JD

Hello Silke,
Fantastik picture. The light is amazing. There is so much action in that photo. Excellent pp working.
Have a nice day, Michel

Hi Silke,
Very beautiful of the Niagara Falls.
I like so much the point of view and the mist.
The sky and the clouds are magnificent.
Very intersting assembly with these seagulls.
Congratulations.
Stephane.

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 419 W: 0 N: 272] (3023)
  • [2008-03-21 7:06]

very beautiful moment, you guys must be enjoy a lots there. the colours of sky and birds, fall really lovely. very well done, Silke

This is really amazing! It looks like something from a movie. Outstanding picture and POV.
I love the colors and tones.
Well captured.
TFS

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2594 W: 396 N: 2771] (30777)
  • [2008-03-21 7:39]

Merhaba myfriend Silke.. ..
Very good capture, my friend. Excellent POV and sharp details. The colours look natural. Congratulations!

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  • OWO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 69 N: 334] (2335)
  • [2008-03-21 7:53]

Hi Silke,

Great entry for the theme. Well done on the compilation and perfect presentation of the whole concept. Nice work!

Regards,

Edwin

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1402 W: 130 N: 3802] (15612)
  • [2008-03-21 8:35]

Hello Silke
Nothing better then catching the gulls doing what is natural! fishing... nice capture.. I agree that sky is amazing

Tricia

merhaba dear silke
wonderful atmosphere and composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

hi silke!
very nice photo
tfs
zoran

Hi Silke, this is so nice. A superb image of the birds in flight in that gloomy light.
So sharp and lots of details.

Very well done! Yan :)

Hi Silke,
Beautiful composition for the theme, nice catch of the birds, and great sundown catch over the fall of Niagara, very well taken picture and done,,
Michel

Bonjour Silke
Very special light with half of the sun visible in the very middle of the frame. Splendid silhouetted skyline and rough water at the edge of the fall. Goop PP work with that gull.
Bravo
Serge

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  • mcoco Gold Star Critiquer [C: 73 W: 0 N: 3] (700)
  • [2008-03-21 11:28]

i've seen a lot of pictures from the falls. This is one of the best. I always found the buildings kind of disturbing but not in this picture. Very well done.

gr. Marco
the Netherlands

Hi Silke, this is a gorgeous photo, lovely light, and POV and stunning framing! well done!
LuDivine

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1149 W: 100 N: 3432] (17508)
  • [2008-03-21 11:59]

Hello Silke... and doesnt one have to move fast, to capture "The Light" as it very soon disappears.. I am like that here with my sunrise pics.

Wonderful capture...

Cheers
Dawn.

interesting scene, creative presentation. I like it.

bonjour Silke
du grand art bravo tres beau travail
bonne journee
michel

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2456 W: 56 N: 3631] (16721)
  • [2008-03-21 12:52]

Ich sage fabelhaft.Exellent scenery of watter well composed shot and beautiful picture.
Gretings from Freising.
Janusz

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  • miau Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 513 W: 0 N: 59] (3602)
  • [2008-03-21 13:22]

Bonjour Silke,
Très belle manipulation qui engendre une atmosphère dramatique superbe!
Triple bravo!
Michel.

That was a dreamy light Silke as I have seen before in images from you and Linda. Wonderful PP work and a worthy submission the the theme. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘A well worn flight’

Hallo Silke,
das perfekte Foto für Helens Thema. Ich mag das "Dramatische" in diesem Foto. Gute Arbeit Silke.

Gruß,
Chris

great mood, nice colours, excellent presentation with the bird out of the frame
regards
jo

the falls here look as a limit.. and usally everyone wants to go forward..
framing is perfect Silke!! good and wonderful light.. with amazing colours!! strange contrast between buildings.. and wild nature, inst it?!? well done
ciao Marco

happy Easter ;)

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 19 N: 811] (13964)
  • [2008-03-22 0:27]

Your pictures from here are so beautiful! The birds look very nice against that colorful sky. A very pretty picture. Happy Easter. TFS

hello Silke,

the birds flight home. excellent shot with a lovely bit of pp work.. the frame is simply stunning. good one for this week theme. have a lovely weekend.

regards, terry

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2123 W: 145 N: 0] (25077)
  • [2008-03-22 2:00]

Hi Silke ;)
Excellent photo and design...Compliments
Have a nice WE...
J ;)

Bonjour Silke

Quelle étrange lumière et quelle belle harmonie de couleur. Je ne comprends pas ce qu'il y a presque au centre reliant le ciel et l'eau, un nuage ?
Amicalement

Sylvain

Hello Silke!
Fantastic atmosphere and great light!
Beautiful colours and point of view!
Lovely picture for Fridays theme!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

Hello Silke

Oh wow this shot is absolutely superb, such a wonderful scene and the colours and tones are just amazing. Lovely PP work and framing here too.

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

Hi Silke,

What a lovely presentation . . You did great composing it . . Excellent PP work my dear friend . .
Beautiful scene of the falls . . with blurred city as BG . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Many thanks for your kind words on Eyes of dragonfly .

wow really fantastic image, great capture nice background of the birds flight.

cris(",)

Hi Silke
The sky is the most impressive element in my opinion although the raging water is right in there. You girls had a wonderful adventure at the Falls. I'm sure the men had a good time just being in your (and Linda) company.

Been away for a few days and I'm catching up.

dan

  • Great 
  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3157 W: 728 N: 4048] (18093)
  • [2008-03-22 9:16]

Hi Silke,
I came back and I saw that I missed a lot a superb photos this last week!
This one is a true success! I recognize the POV and your addition of bird over the frame gives a real 3D impact. Excellent work on the colors too, especially on the waves!
Congratulations! Annie

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1353 W: 31 N: 2867] (11570)
  • [2008-03-22 10:17]

Hi Silke
The sunlight hitting that water, the mist from the falls, the coulded sky, are absolutely superb combined together.The birds who look like they are on a suicide mission really add to the charm of this shot.
Bravo
Dot

Super conception , bravo . The frame is beautiful too . I like this post Réal.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3302 W: 275 N: 7975] (32365)
  • [2008-03-22 13:02]

I like the lighting here Silke. The clouds seem to give an attractive glow to the scene. And well position birds too,
Janice

Hi Silke,
Perfect PP work!, great ompressive view over the falls together with the gulls. Great contribution to the theme my dear Lotl! :-)
Hans

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  • drymd29 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1494 W: 247 N: 654] (7621)
  • [2008-03-22 15:28]

Mood of pollution area; sick birds; a world collapsing.....perhaps no your intention, just my perception.
Huub

Hello Silke,
Nice idea of putting gulls on this shot.
I love the light here on the falls. TFS
Vandana
later

ps: Yesterday I came across one shot of Niagra falls, very rear to see. Aftre the visitor season is over, they block the river over fall to clean debries and remove pennys thrown by people. So someone had the shot pereft at that time...the Canadian fall only in 2 small streams falling. Can you imagine?

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1239 W: 93 N: 1086] (7904)
  • [2008-03-22 17:45]

Hi Silke, This is a very professional looking photo. The birds in and out of the frame and this unusual POV works a treat. Congratulations. Murray.

hi silke, neat shot, great colors, i know what its like packing up and leaving only to rush back because the light changes, i try to always wait it out just not always possible!
tfs, happy easter
scott

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  • Jens Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 52 N: 1215] (4657)
  • [2008-03-24 2:17]

Hi Silke
Beautiful photo, wonderful composition, exciting colours, a good depth in the picture, I can again make clear, you have an eye for it.

Many greetings Jens.

Extremely well done Silk
and special remark about the Seagull halh in the frame(often my cup of tea as you know.)
Perfect perfect !

John

Bonjour Silke
J'aime beaucoup cette photo par l'ambiance qu'elle dégage avec cette lumière et les oiseaux ajoutent à cela.
Bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas

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  • codge Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 100 W: 13 N: 73] (611)
  • [2008-03-24 14:14]

Great creation wonderfull PP work, well done
Regards
Codge

oh my the mood is superbly surreal. shots that truly evoke emotions. perfect framing for the birds too!

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  • Viking Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 63 N: 782] (4383)
  • [2008-03-25 11:30]

What a beauty Silke
Very creative also, the bird in frame.
Great shot, well presented. Sharpness, background, point of view. Stunning.
Take care
Rob

I don´t have been here but I´m sure this as been one of the most Friday Theme.

Realy divine mood

My regards

teresat

: tomorrw

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1419 W: 0 N: 1] (11807)
  • [2008-03-27 5:42]

Hi Silke
Very nice atmosphere photo in a good lightning.
Gr Jos

Hello Silke ,

Pretty cool and original post here with the soft light and tones. A pleasure to see something different from the US falls looking North of the border.... well observed and captured.

Cheers!
Robert

Hi Silke,
Excellent work on this shot, Perfect POV for the title you gave it for sure, it does look like the gulls are going over!
TFS
Donna:o)

amazing this photo, thnx for your reminder ;)

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1084 W: 438 N: 425] (12697)
  • [2008-04-05 6:24]

Hi Silke
Great colours, good photo, lovely birds,TFS...
Anna

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1266 W: 75 N: 908] (7902)
  • [2008-04-07 8:40]

a beautiful picture you shows here, Silke. Well done.
Mitra

Hello Silke,

I like this photo for its presence. With the birds flying over the turbulent water and extending into the frame it almost seems real.

Good work!

Richard

Beautiful creation. I liked the mood of this picture. Congratulations Silke.

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  • LAB Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 38 W: 0 N: 20] (282)
  • [2008-05-21 20:45]

Beautyful shot of the fall and just love the framing you did to it. Great postcard shot tfs
best regards
Leslie

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