The fall colors and the full flow of water at Glade Creek Grist Mill bring forth a season of change.
The fall colors and the full flow of water at Glade Creek Grist Mill bring forth a season of change.
Read less
Read less
Views
6470
Likes
Awards
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Legendary Award
Contest Finalist in Water And Rocks Photo Contest
Top Shot Award
Featured
Contest Finalist in Long Exposure Views Photo Contest
Limited edition bundle & more!
Contest Finalist in Tamron
Absolute Masterpiece
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Jaw Dropping
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Superior Skill
Exceptional Contrast
Genius
Love it
Top Ranks
Categories
stephanherzog
December 02, 2013
Thank you for all your kind words, above being one of my favorite spots to visit and photograph, it is in a region that provides a photographers dream. From mountains to wildlife to waterfalls, and many hiking trails.
MGamba-Rios
December 03, 2013
Beautiful shot! great composition and the tone of colors is perfect. The creek and the rocks provide different "levels" very nice job!!!!
stephanherzog
December 06, 2013
Sitting in the cold, waiting for the right light in the early morning just as the sunrises. I had tried for this shot the night before but too many people were visiting. I got up like so many other photographers have done so many time in the middle of the night, get set up and wait. Perfect light and perfect weather, with a full water flow was the right ingredients for this shot. Thanks again for you comment.
PKnot
December 03, 2013
Beautiful capture! Love the detail and contrast. Congrats on being a finalist!
davidnorris
December 06, 2013
Steph if this photo doesnt win this contest of 300 waterfalls then there is problems with the judges eyes. I wanted in this contest so bad I could taste it, but for some reason I didnt get in soon enough. Good luck
stephanherzog
December 06, 2013
David Thanks for such a wonderful comment. The judges for this contest in my peers. So I guess it is up to my fellow photogs to get the vote out.
stephanherzog
December 06, 2013
Here are the details of the photo shoot at Babcock State Park. I had a campsite at the park, went down to the Grist mill the night before to scout locations for my shot. There were a lot of people there looking around and enjoying the Grist Mill, the falls and the fall colors. I had worried for a number of weeks whether it would be worth my time to travel to the mill, due to the lack of rain in the state. Things were real dry. Luckily, 3 days before my planned trip we had a tropical system come through and dump rain all over the southeast US. Pack it up: everything was falling into place.
So I travel to West Virginia, set up camp, scouted location, wrote everything down in my book. Checked to see when the sun would rise, what time the moon would set. Checked out weather forecast for the next morning. Went back to camp and cleaned all my gear and charged my batteries. The forecast was for temperatures in upper 20's . The image was shot with a Nikon D90, Nikon 18-105 lens at 22 mm, F/20, ISO 200, Tiffen 3 stop ND Filter. 27 Seconds, Temp set to cloudy. I wrapped a hand warmer around my lens to prevent fogging. I set up gear at location at 4:45 am and set to infinity. Then it was just waiting till the early morning light was perfect. When I capture images of waterfalls, I capture at first light this prevents reflections on the falls or burnout of colors. I hope this helps. Enjoy and Happy Shooting......
So I travel to West Virginia, set up camp, scouted location, wrote everything down in my book. Checked to see when the sun would rise, what time the moon would set. Checked out weather forecast for the next morning. Went back to camp and cleaned all my gear and charged my batteries. The forecast was for temperatures in upper 20's . The image was shot with a Nikon D90, Nikon 18-105 lens at 22 mm, F/20, ISO 200, Tiffen 3 stop ND Filter. 27 Seconds, Temp set to cloudy. I wrapped a hand warmer around my lens to prevent fogging. I set up gear at location at 4:45 am and set to infinity. Then it was just waiting till the early morning light was perfect. When I capture images of waterfalls, I capture at first light this prevents reflections on the falls or burnout of colors. I hope this helps. Enjoy and Happy Shooting......
jvillainc
December 10, 2013
You know how gorgeous this photo is - we all love it! Thanks for sharing - voted!
AnneDphotography
December 12, 2013
absolutely gorgeous and most deserving of this award , congrats !! :))
stephanherzog
December 12, 2013
First of all this is the most important type of contest to me, because it is voted by my fellow photographers. It is an award of my peers. Thank you so much for your vote. I am ecstatic over this honor. Thanks again !!!
birdlover54
December 12, 2013
Congrats on your win! Beautiful capture and creation! Just stunning! Hat's off to you Stephan!
stamatispappas
December 12, 2013
It is not just because of the waterfalls that this photo got the prize. It is a magnificent work all together! Congratulations!
jvillainc
December 12, 2013
What an honor for me too - to actually have voted for the winning photo - carry on Zog!
stephanherzog
December 12, 2013
I am still in shock and ecstatic, thank you for your vote and friendship
RichMiyara
December 13, 2013
Great shot, congratulations on the win, and thanks for all the information about what went into capturing this image.
yarbrosc
December 16, 2013
Congratulations! Well-deserved awards. This is truly a beautiful photograph.
davidnorris
December 19, 2013
Stephan, I told ya it was The Winner. Congratulations cause its so gorgeous
Daveontrak
November 09, 2015
Stephen, this shot is absolutely stunning. I can't imagine a more perfect capture. Was this shot with a zoom lens, or were you actually able to get this close to the mill? Just wondering :-)
margaretdiffenbaugh
November 09, 2016
A very well captured classic. Would sell easily for a calendar or jigsaw puzzle.
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
Glade Creek Grist Mill located at Babcock State Park Danese, WVaTime
Approximately 6 amLighting
Just waited for the break of dawnEquipment
Nikon D90, 18-105 mm lensInspiration
The beauty of the fall colors and the full flow of water from storms the night beforeEditing
Just basic adjustments in Photoshop.In my camera bag
I now have Nikon D750 with Tamron 24-70 vc, Tamron 70-200, Nikkor 85mm 1.8D, 50 mm 1.8, Vanguard Tracker 4 tripod, Lowepro Pro Runner bagFeedback
Patience and just waiting for the right moment and right light.