Soda Creek, Oregon Cascades
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Phantom_Photography
May 05, 2017
I love this photo, I just wish it wasn't so edited. Sometimes, less is more. :)
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JoanCarsonMartelli
May 05, 2017
Not sure what "so edited" means ... glad you like the photo, though.
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leckie45
July 15, 2017
Hello Joan ... thank you so very much for this great entry into my first photo challenge, "Rivers ONLY ... No People" .... I am going to have a difficult job judging all the entries as there are so many quality entries like this ... I wish you the best of luck with it ... Cheers Trish. :)
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken in the Cascade Mountains of western Oregon. It's an area of lush forests, ferns, and water ... wonderful for photography.Time
I took this photo in April, about 8:30 am. It's about an hour and a half drive to the trail, so we had to get up early to beat the harsh light that can ruin waterfall photos.Lighting
To take waterfall shots, you pretty much have to be out early in the morning. As soon as the sun hits the water, it's tough to get a good shot. It's all about finding a balance between having enough light for an interesting photo, and having too much light.Equipment
This was taken with my Sony a7II, and a 24-24-mm lens (25mm for this shot). The settings were f13, ISO 64, with a 2 second exposure. A tripod was used to steady the camera at that long of an exposure.Inspiration
I love the leading lines in this photo. The setting for this waterfall is fairly closed in, with not much space to shoot. I got downstream from the waterfall, and liked the line of the stream and the rocks, and the hint of the waterfall in the background. I also loved all the moss and ferns, which add texture to the photo.Editing
This photo was edited in Lightroom, where I do the bulk of my photo-editing. For a finishing touch, I applied a Nik filter, which gave the photo some softness.In my camera bag
I'm a minimalist. I carry one camera and lens ... my Sony a7II, with a 24-240 lens. My lens has a good circular polarizer on it. I always carry a tripod with me, and have finally found an almost comfortable way to carry one in my pack! And, of course I always have spare batteries and a few lens cloths (especially important when you get into spray from waterfalls).Feedback
For waterfalls, arrive early! Even if the light isn't perfect, I start shooting while I wait for best lighting. I like to play around with shutter speeds when I'm shooting water. Try various speeds, and see which one you like the best. It can really change the feel of your photo. I like the "soft water" look, but not so soft that you don't see any detail. Have a circular polarizer on your lens, and use it. It can make a huge difference in reducing highlights. Look for different angles to shoot the waterfall from. Instead of shooting the entire falls, look at the base, or another place of interest in the water. Sometimes there won't be much choice, when you're on rocks at the edge of a river (or IN a river), but try to make the photo your own!
