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Tranquility Revisted


Tranquility Revisted
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Copyright: Mike Ryan (mpr) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 143 W: 10 N: 309] (2118)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-08
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm F4, Hoya 77mm PRO-1 DMC C-PL LPF
Exposure: f/16, 6 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-11 5:55
Viewed: 166
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Most of California is suffering from a drought and it's been disappointing that many of the falls and creeks that flow down through the Mount Tamalpais watershed are still at a trickle. So luckily last week we got a little winter weather and some of that white water has been showing itself.

This is an image from one of my absolute favorite hikes in the bay area - Cataract Creek trail. It's about 1.6 mile trek mostly up hill that parallels Cataract Creek most of the way up. The result is gorgeous lush greens surrounding numerous mini falls and of course, cataracts.

As for the photo...I know this isn't super original by any means but I like it as the spot is slightly off trail and still peaceful on a weekend day when the trail is packed. I've taken some images from here before and feedback has been about 50/50 in regards to the fallen log cutting the falls. I'm wondering what you all think?
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I like the fallen tree here Mike and the way it leads the eye up and to the top of the falls.
The quality and color is really superb.
I also really like the simplicity of the foreground and the effect of the long exposure.
I can see why you are attracted to this spot.
I must try it some day!
- Vincent

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  • rudla Gold Star Critiquer [C: 52 W: 0 N: 7] (2772)
  • [2009-02-11 6:06]

Hi Mike :)
Fine photo,just beautiful nature great presented.Wonderful green with white water and long eksposure,i love it!
Regards,
V

hello

amazing composition..with great details and fantastic color tone...tfs

:-)

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 250 W: 0 N: 221] (2048)
  • [2009-02-11 6:29]

Hi Mike,
What a delightful waterfall. Lovely contrast of white with that cooling mossy green.
Regards,
Subashini

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  • niraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 183 W: 3 N: 96] (2042)
  • [2009-02-11 6:42]

Hello Mike,
Beautiful crisp nature. I guess you used the polariser very effectively and most of all, very well seen. I also like the lines of bubbles on the water surface. TFS.

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  • maecy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 0 N: 240] (1530)
  • [2009-02-11 10:07]

Hi Mike!

All I can say is wow! so peaceful image..lovely! excellent shot!

TFS

Mae

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  • timtim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1058 W: 106 N: 560] (9550)
  • [2009-02-11 15:50]

Beautiful shot
Perfect Exposure and shutterspeed
TFS

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1291 W: 69 N: 1538] (7679)
  • [2009-02-12 13:40]

This is a magical spot that would be easy to return to. The shutter timing is spot on for the waterfall and the FG creek. Color saturation of the moss on the log and rocks is spot on. That new tripod and ball head is keep the camera rock solid.

Dad

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