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McClaren Falls


McClaren Falls
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Copyright: Ralph Starck (HapiSnapa) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 148 W: 5 N: 205] (1613)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-23
Categories: Nature, Event, Decisive Moment, Action
Camera: Nikon D-70s, SIGMA 18-200/3.5-6.3 DC, Kenko Digital UV
Exposure: f/6.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-05-27 0:26
Viewed: 172
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
McLaren Falls was once an impressive raging waterfall before its flow was restricted for hydroelectric purposes. These days, the falls flows like its normal self only when it rains heavily or on one of the 26 weekends where water is released to let daring kayakers run the white water.

This photo was taken Easter 2008 when there was a water release, I happened to be there when this guy went over the falls in his kayak, he did survive.

In the work shop is a photo of the top of the falls when the water flow is controlled.
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Great action capture Ralph. Only minor thing I noticed all your photos have a tint to them, are you using a filter when photographing them? or are you post processing them ?

Great action shot Ralph, nice quick shutter speed to freeze everything. The bright kayak really stands out from the brownish tones of the rocks, looks very natural. Looks like really strong water, well captured.

TFS,
Scott.

Stunning action shot Ralph.
Perfect lighted, sharpnes chould have been stronger.
Nevertheless, very nice to look at it and see the details.
Cheers from Jan

Hi Ralph,

This is very good timing the lone kayaker is pushing hard I love the details they are great. The water is frozen perfectly imo the pov is great and the colours are very good.

Regards
Jon

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 23 N: 1849] (11166)
  • [2009-05-27 7:41]

Hi Ralph,

Great action picture!
Wonderful colors and lighting.
I like especially the contrasting color of the kajak.
Very nice composed.

TFS and greetings from Zealand,
Netherlands,
Adri

Hi Ralph,
That is impressive and powerful. You could hear the thunder. Sharp, even crisp, I like the composition. Good shot.

Denis

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3269 W: 270 N: 7727] (32944)
  • [2009-05-27 18:42]

I went down some falls in that area 'last century' and what fun it was.
You've caught him well here Ralph. And you see to have captured the action in the middle of a bog flowing rush!! Great shot
Janice

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