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Horseshoe Falls view.33 total reviews
Comment from Imagine Life
Veeery nice! That 'broken' edge and the mist add a sense of dynamics and make you feel the speed and power of the river. In my experience, the most challenging part when photographing waterfalls is to balance the highlights - the white water is very quickly over-exposed and full of hot spots, but you have balanced your whites fabulously, bravo! The sky is not very corroborative - I love the pinkish tones of the setting sun towards the left border, but the bright areas in the center strike the eye. In situations like that I love to take a series of differently exposed images and merge them into a HDR; that never fails! I think I'd also like to see a bit less of the river and more of the waterfall/the mist...
Ahh, now I've made so many 'complaints' when this is of course a fantastic image!! :) Best of luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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Veeery nice! That 'broken' edge and the mist add a sense of dynamics and make you feel the speed and power of the river. In my experience, the most challenging part when photographing waterfalls is to balance the highlights - the white water is very quickly over-exposed and full of hot spots, but you have balanced your whites fabulously, bravo! The sky is not very corroborative - I love the pinkish tones of the setting sun towards the left border, but the bright areas in the center strike the eye. In situations like that I love to take a series of differently exposed images and merge them into a HDR; that never fails! I think I'd also like to see a bit less of the river and more of the waterfall/the mist...
Ahh, now I've made so many 'complaints' when this is of course a fantastic image!! :) Best of luck in the contest!
Comment Written 11-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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I very much appreciate your deep analytical review of my photo! You make several valid points which I will consider!
Comment from rasmine
This is one of the best photos I've seen of Niagara Falls. Love the way you caught the blue in the water. Definitely, I see the power of the falls here in the spray of the water. You can see the unity of the water but how it separates to cascade down the falls! It's attractive but I still wouldn't want to go over the falls in a barrel!
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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This is one of the best photos I've seen of Niagara Falls. Love the way you caught the blue in the water. Definitely, I see the power of the falls here in the spray of the water. You can see the unity of the water but how it separates to cascade down the falls! It's attractive but I still wouldn't want to go over the falls in a barrel!
Comment Written 11-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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Many thanks for your review! I am pleased you enjoyed it!
Comment from jonescrystal1
This is an award-winning photo. Perfect composition. Great lighting. Beautiful colors. You can feel the mist of the rushing falls. It all comes together to create a spectacular photo.
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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This is an award-winning photo. Perfect composition. Great lighting. Beautiful colors. You can feel the mist of the rushing falls. It all comes together to create a spectacular photo.
Comment Written 11-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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Many thanks for your kind words and confidence in the shot!
Comment from Bruce Heming
The center of interest in this photo is of the falls and I believe should have been made more prominent by leaving out a little more of the river leading to it. Other than that the image is sharp and the colour is very nice
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reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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The center of interest in this photo is of the falls and I believe should have been made more prominent by leaving out a little more of the river leading to it. Other than that the image is sharp and the colour is very nice
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Comment Written 11-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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Thanks for for review and interesting composition comments which I will mull over!
Comment from jpscrimshaw
I have been there. Seeing this photo I can still feel the power of the water crashing to the rocks below. This is a difficult scene to capture. Good composition to see the rush of the river and the power of the falls. Well done!
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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I have been there. Seeing this photo I can still feel the power of the water crashing to the rocks below. This is a difficult scene to capture. Good composition to see the rush of the river and the power of the falls. Well done!
Comment Written 10-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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Many thanks for your kind words! It was a great visit!!
Comment from jo-cal
great initial impact, I like the angle you have used which draws the eye around into the scene, good capture of the falls and the spray you really sense the power of the water, I like the buildings in the back ground which add perspective, the sky is a little dull, but still a lovely photograph. good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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great initial impact, I like the angle you have used which draws the eye around into the scene, good capture of the falls and the spray you really sense the power of the water, I like the buildings in the back ground which add perspective, the sky is a little dull, but still a lovely photograph. good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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Many thanks for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the shot!
Comment from Linda Bickston
Winner. That is all I can say. You're right about feeling, or sensing the power of this waterfall. Amazing. I love this picture. It stirs up so much within my spirit.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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Winner. That is all I can say. You're right about feeling, or sensing the power of this waterfall. Amazing. I love this picture. It stirs up so much within my spirit.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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Your 6 totally surprised me! I am gratified that you clearly enjoyed the photo a great deal!!
Comment from mudge
An impressive image showing the power / energy of this waterfall
The only recommendation I can make is to crop off the most of the sky (to the top of the trees) as it's bright and featureless, and tends to draw the eyes to it
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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An impressive image showing the power / energy of this waterfall
The only recommendation I can make is to crop off the most of the sky (to the top of the trees) as it's bright and featureless, and tends to draw the eyes to it
Comment Written 09-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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Thanks for kind and thoughtful reveiw! I will mull over your advice in the near future!!
Comment from Bernadette Ballarin
Wow, that's one intense shot. I love the dramatic crashing of water and the mist rising up so fiercely. The depth is amazing. Your focus and overall impact is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Wow, that's one intense shot. I love the dramatic crashing of water and the mist rising up so fiercely. The depth is amazing. Your focus and overall impact is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Many thanks for your glowing, kind words!
Comment from PeglegDeb
Oh boy...the power of water....so evident in your photo. Looks like you stood in a perfect spot....showing not only the shape of the falls but the breadth of the river- that house WAY over there looks mighty tiny in comparison.
Good for you for going back out at dusk....one of my favorite times of day to photograph. It was well worth your effort for the colors you captured in the water, sky and falls are perfect!
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Oh boy...the power of water....so evident in your photo. Looks like you stood in a perfect spot....showing not only the shape of the falls but the breadth of the river- that house WAY over there looks mighty tiny in comparison.
Good for you for going back out at dusk....one of my favorite times of day to photograph. It was well worth your effort for the colors you captured in the water, sky and falls are perfect!
Comment Written 08-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Many thanks for your detailed review!