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First Basin II


First Basin II
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Copyright: David Gumprich (Refugee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3552 W: 423 N: 7024] (25532)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-07
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus C-760 UZ
Exposure: f/4, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-08-24 15:50
Viewed: 664
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A view from halfway down the hill looking across to the First Basin Reserve. As you can see the fog and haze are still evident. The walkway is the causeway shown in First Basin I. When the river is in flood the waters quite often reach to the pavilion. Some flood debris can be seen on top of the rocks in the left centre of the frame. I have yet to see the flooding, that is on my list of must do's.

In the workshop is another view showing the extent of this basin. In this shot, halfway up the hillside can be seen another walking track which leads to the Alexandra suspension bridge and then another 2 km further on Suspension Bridge .


The Cataract Gorge Reserve is one of Launceston and northern Tasmania's premier tourist attractions.

The chairlift crossing the Gorge is the longest single span chairlift in the world, with the longest span being 308 m (924 ft).

The chairlift, built in 1972, has a total span of 457 m. It broke down in 2001, and several sightseers were stranded 30 metres above the Gorge for several hours, but since then it has been thoroughly overhauled and is still in use today.

The First Basin on the southern side features a swimming pool, and an open area surrounded by bushland.

A gravel walking track leads to the Alexandra Suspension Bridge, a swinging pedestrian bridge built in 1895.

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PP Work… 'Smart photo fix', digital noise removal, cropped, framed, resized and sharpened.

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It pays to get up early and start the day with a look in here. Thank you David,for another delightful photo and note, love the pic of the bridge too and 'another view'.
Thank you again for the lovely photos of such lovely places
Diane

Hi David,

Another perfect work,
You'r works always have very good cropping,
And especially you open framing is nice,
I mean you don't choose tight crops,

And many thanks for your reviews,

I'll post it a WS too,but tomorrow
I wish you like it,


Ali...

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  • Viking Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 63 N: 782] (4383)
  • [2006-08-24 17:18]

Next vacation: Tamania ! :-)
Rob

When I was there in January, people were swimming in the basin.. it may be a little cool now :)) nice place, looks like an early morning shot David..

Alaettin

Hi David,
Great picture of a scenic landscape.
Nicely captured and well composed.
Sharp, clear, neat image.
Great shot.

Ben Lakitan

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-08-24 21:22]

Hello David,
looks wonderful, great view of the first basin area. But what a view it must be from the chairlift, looks like fun to ride. Ecellent POV, very nice lighting and the detail are wonderful.
Very nice landscape composition.
TFS..Sky

what a peaceful photo...I love all the mist in the air...although the interesting comment about the chairlift..wow..glad that wasn't me stuck up there!
Really am enjoying the trip..I'll have to catch up on the rest when I return from mine!
Thanks for sharing!
Donna :o)

Hi Davie Crocket! (Man of the wild*nature* that is )
Again a great compo Davoid.. sure the colours are perfect as always and this 'soft focus ' look you master well..Thye extra attraction here is that cable chair going up..Good choice.. good shot! PL
John T

Belle image de nature David, couleurs parfaites
bravo
jojo

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 92 N: 1851] (10261)
  • [2006-08-25 6:49]

Hi David,
This is another great foggy photo, the mood is so great with soft lighting and excellent sun reflection. You've captured very well the beauty of this superb landscape.
very well done.
Luc

Hi David,
love the comp, the light and the well captured atmosphere
Regards,
Deniz.

what an extraordinary place, you take and show us to all this beauty, thanx, M, (*_*)

merhaba my friend david
very good pastel colours.beautiful nature and landscape. best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Hello David!

Foggy days make great photography opportunities. It was pretty quiet in the park. But you did not miss your chance to explore it , and bring back sweet images of the site. Well composed and treated shot. The empty place and fog increase the mysterious mood. Looks like ''the day after''
with all this emptyness.
Well done.
Robert

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  • pranab Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 734 W: 0 N: 537] (3141)
  • [2006-09-04 20:05]

david,
i have been away for a while and missed a lot of your great posts. this one has the unique chracteristic of a painting. nice use of light and the haze creates a mystic atmosphere.

Hi Dave,

Another remarkable place which you're showing us here! Beautiful colour tones, lighting & contrast and of course excellent POV!

Very well done matey!
Constantinos

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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 599 W: 71 N: 645] (4306)
  • [2006-10-02 1:14]

Hi David!
So your winter doesn't necessarily cause defoliation of trees. I like your green winter in the reserve and the way you present it - dim and yet well focussed. Colors are very soft and delicate. Good presentation of an interesting place!
Anton

Awwww thanks for leading me down the path David!! Gorgeous shot. Of course, this is your mansion? Nice swing set you have there my dear! Wonderful shot of the sun coming across!
B-)
Linda

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 267 N: 7730] (32966)
  • [2008-06-01 16:10]

I had trouble opening this one too David (June 2 2008)
Janice

PS Nice pic!!

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