jurassic falls
20 second exposure of a majestic waterfall in the Brecon beacons
20 second exposure of a majestic waterfall in the Brecon beacons
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Oct, 2013Views
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Location
I took this photo at the Brecon Beacons National Park. This shot is one of numerous waterfall from a small river/stream feeding the Talybont reservoir.Time
I set of around 05:30, the journey takes around an hour. i visited these falls many years ago as a boy on a school outing so i knew where to go. However we all know how things change over the years. I arrived around 06:45 and knew i had to walk down the valley to through the trees before the sun rises and blow the highlights in the water right out. the sun was peeking through the trees when i arrived but i was happy to give it a shotLighting
As i mentioned try and get the a waterfall early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid direct sunlight blowing out the highlights. when i set up the light was warm and viability was great.Equipment
I used my cannon 5D mk ii with 24-105mm lens with a polarising filter, set on a tripod with a shutter release cable.Inspiration
Having just bought my new lens i have always view other photographers work depicting creamy flowing water and wanted to try this out for myself. I done some research settings & time of day. i must say it is probably my favourite shot I've taken to date. I revisited this waterfall the year after i took this and the winter storms blew down a load of trees and can no longer be accessed and the falls have changed drastically. There are around 10 different fall in this area.Editing
i was surprised how well this shot looked strait out of the camera, I lifted the shadows, then flicked through some of the Lightroom presets i had. BOOM..!! i was amassed it looked like something from the deepest parts of the amazon jungle back in prehistoric time i could picture a few small dinosaurs running around.In my camera bag
I carry 5D mkii and 6D, normally have 24-105, 100mm macro, 70-200mm. my tripod, remote shutter release, various filters, cleaning cloths and some spare batteries. not forgetting some water or flask and a chocolate bar :-)Feedback
I would say take your time, find a location you are happy with and choose the best time of day to visit (if you don't want to go early and can only go midday pick a day when its overcast, the light will be defused better). I was told the best position for a great picture is usually one or two septs from where you are stood, so try and find the best position before you start. A tripod is a must as you will need a slow shutter, bulb i find best as you can play with shutter times. a polarising filter is great it will cut the shine of the water as well as wet foliage. you can use ND filters too. try and frame your shot so the water flows past and leads to the waterfall. Try not to fame the waterfall dead centre as it may not work, take a few shots. try taking three at different exposures and merge in Lightroom or photoshop.
