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Lake Sebu 2nd Falls


Lake Sebu 2nd Falls
Photo Information
Copyright: Allan Barredo (allanbarredo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 583 W: 69 N: 794] (7765)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-09
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-50, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 DC EX HSM, Marumi DHG Circular PL(D) 77mm
Exposure: f/18.0
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-24 20:08
Viewed: 450
Points: 13
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Waterfalls Series #3

Location: Lake Sebu (2nd of 7 Falls), South Cotabato, PH

Waterfalls Series #1
Waterfalls Series #2

Tech:
ND filter
1/1.6 seconds
Manual exposure

Getting up close

One of the most challenging and exciting ways to shoot a waterfalls is getting really close to it. The water sprays are always a challenge to handle.

For this I had to wade a strong stream, use my tripod as support. A dry bag is indispensable at this point, although I braved with it without one, left my dry bag behind :).

Instead I had my camera already mounted on a tripod, with the filters on, and with preset shutter speed and aperture. This way I only have to consider the composition. You may wrap your camera in clear plastic bag for added protection. What I used at that time was just a plain scarf my wife brought along.

What happened next was a cycle of:

1. Remove cover
2. Compose and shoot.
3. Clean filters of water droplets, put cover on.
4. Check shot
5. Change POV
6. Goto step 1

More pics of this falls here.

No points needed :)
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To HapiSnapa: ND filterallanbarredo 1 06-25 00:17
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beautiful scene! i like the inclusion of the stones in the foreground and shutter speed. nice work!

Great work, am enjoying your waterfall series, it is interesting to see the waterfalls in your part of the world and how they compare to ours, I enjoy photographing waterfalls and have a few in my gallery. What type of ND Filter do you use?

TFS

Great scene...loved the shot....good contrast and colors

Excellent. Great atmosphere you have capture here. I can almost feel the humidity. TFS

Lorena

Hi Allan,
Awesome shot, nicely composed and exposed. So sharp too. I want this lens - both my brother (WhiteKnight) and brother-in-law have this lens. I reckon its pretty cool.
A big green smiley for you, even if you don't need it ;-)
Regards,
Phil

wow i really feel like i am there getting wet! neat pov, the mist from the falls is nice along with the wonderful lines and textures in the rocks, great info too, thanks , scott

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  • Ang Silver Star Critiquer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 0] (96)
  • [2009-06-28 23:02]

very interesting POV! ganda ng composition!



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