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Power of water...


Power of water...
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Copyright: Werner Dirla (werdir) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 38 N: 592] (2633)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-20
Categories: Nature, Event, Decisive Moment
Camera: Nikon D90, AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED, 67mm Hoya Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/16, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-21 5:12
Viewed: 106
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Since April we have had an unusually large amount of rainfall where I live. The ground is saturated and cannot absorb the additional rain we’re getting. Yesterday we had a very strong thunderstorm in my neighborhood (not all areas got it) and judging by the flooding that occurred; we probably received a couple of inches of rain within a half-hour period. It was unbelievable! And just as suddenly as we got the rain, the sun came out (sorry, I looked but no rainbow). That’s why the lighting was a bit difficult in this shot.

This shot was taken on the side of my driveway where the stones had washed out and formed a mini river, rapids and all. Today, hopefully no rain.

Thanks for viewing and a nice Sunday to all!
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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 0 N: 920] (4643)
  • [2009-06-21 5:16]

Hi Werner !

Nice picture of you surprised. You are right, water has a hidden power and make different "sculptures" very interesting.

Have a quiet days,
Adrian

Hi Werner

I would have used a higher shutter speed & fstop, to get greater dof, in the fg. The diagonal axis of the rivulet adds superb dynamism. Good details of the repetitive small stones & rocks. I like the reflected highlights on the water surface. Tfs!

Hello!
Good POV,nice view.Good sharpness and details.
Lovely colours and nice chiaroscuro.
Very well done.
Greetings
Tadeusz

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2009-06-21 10:57]

Hello Werner,
I may form the reflekte on the water surface also your attempt the water, beautiful colors interesting place and light.
Best regards.
Janusz

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 472] (3756)
  • [2009-06-21 10:58]

HI Werner, this looks very powerful, you captured this water scenery very well.
Regards Rose

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10151)
  • [2009-06-21 12:19]

Hi Werner,
also such small and narrow water brook are much interesante for photograph. Good light, and colors and details.
Regards.
Eva

I do have to say - surprising that the field of focus is so shallow given the aperture you used. I would have assumed the entire shot to be sharp.

The composition here feels a little indecisive, as if you weren't quite sure how to frame it or where to crop - maybe I'm wrong?

Would've been interesting to try this with a much lower ISO (100) and the smallest aperture and then, using a tripod, go for a slow shutter speed to get that 'silky' effect of the moving water?

Also perhaps tighter framing at top and bottom to minimise the extent of the scene, a little? I still believe it's better to show too little - and provoke the imagination - than show too much and risk boredom. :)

Rew

Hi Werner,
Simple capture, but it shows the flow of water nicely. The rocks are nicely exposed, looks like they're getting a good wash in the process :).

TFS,
Scott.

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