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Published: 2005-09-09 22:25:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 754; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 108
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Description This is a revisit, to Dalcairney Falls, except it had less water running through it than usual. This enabled me to jump to a rocky outcrop (seen here to the right of this image: [link] ) and get the angle for this shot.
In the background we see the main Falls, which is probably around a 30-40ft waterfall. It looked particularly nice, as it had less water running down it than usual. The water gathers in a massive pool (almost a lagoon surrounded by high rockey walls) and then flows down towards this area where where it cascades downwards. You would really need to see it for yourself to appreciate how wonderful this place is. I'll never tire of shooting here.
I really like this shot, and feel it is one of my best to date.

Canon EOS 350d on tripod
2 Sec via RS60-E3 Cable release
f22
ISO 100
Canon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Kit lens shot at 18mm.
Curves and contrast in Canon Professional Photographer.
Borders in PSP 9.

I'd appreciate some advanced critique on this please. Full view recommended.

Edit: Green border has been made thinner. Just having black or white didn't work nicely.
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Comments: 46

sacredspace [2005-11-01 15:15:28 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful use of slow shutter my friend

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MarkShannon In reply to sacredspace [2005-11-08 10:33:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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sacredspace In reply to MarkShannon [2005-11-08 14:36:52 +0000 UTC]

Very welcome

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Arica [2005-10-28 09:07:14 +0000 UTC]

lovely pic...and yuor icon rocks.

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MarkShannon In reply to Arica [2005-10-28 12:24:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment, about the photo and my avatar

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Arica In reply to MarkShannon [2005-10-29 00:30:30 +0000 UTC]

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MarkShannon In reply to Arica [2005-11-10 16:52:04 +0000 UTC]

heh, glad you like it

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Arica In reply to MarkShannon [2005-11-11 01:00:51 +0000 UTC]

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6047 [2005-10-19 21:49:14 +0000 UTC]

Great shot, picked up your site off of Shutterbugs. Excellent work, I'll be watching you for sure. Although I myself stick with black/white borders, this border seems to fit perfectly, couldn't ask for anything closer. The lighting was great in this shot, must of been hard to find enough.

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MarkShannon In reply to 6047 [2005-10-19 23:52:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment, glad you decided to watch me as well. It is greatly appreciated.
This is border v2, as the first one was rubbish and had too thick a green border, so I reduced it and it looks ok now

Shutterbugs is turning into a nice little busy forum!

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yashachan [2005-09-21 00:40:41 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, just absolutely beautiful (will you fly me there? ). I must agree with others in the long exposure was an excellent choice; the water looks awesome. The colors are really nice, too. Very nice green in the trees and the moss.

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MarkShannon In reply to yashachan [2005-10-03 20:11:56 +0000 UTC]

Fly you there? haha, I'm not rich

Thanks for the comment

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oetzy [2005-09-13 07:55:45 +0000 UTC]

lovley waterfall ... nice captured ...

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MarkShannon In reply to oetzy [2005-10-03 20:23:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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WolfPrincess33 [2005-09-10 17:45:20 +0000 UTC]

The angle is superb! The colors are rich. The long exposure perfect. Incredible sight to b ehold!

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MarkShannon In reply to WolfPrincess33 [2005-10-03 20:24:17 +0000 UTC]

thanks Glad you like the photo

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SGResu [2005-09-10 16:21:35 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot!

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MarkShannon In reply to SGResu [2005-10-03 20:24:22 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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slowriot [2005-09-10 15:31:21 +0000 UTC]

I think the thick green inner border is a bit tacky though

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slowriot [2005-09-10 15:30:39 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic composition - the little waterfall at the back balances the large mass of water at the front perfectly.

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MarkShannon In reply to slowriot [2005-10-03 20:24:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks riot. I changed the border upon your critique

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slowriot In reply to MarkShannon [2005-10-03 21:55:19 +0000 UTC]

Much improved

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MarkShannon In reply to slowriot [2005-10-03 22:01:44 +0000 UTC]

nae bother

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kkart [2005-09-10 14:53:43 +0000 UTC]

Stunning is all I can say! That softness and colors.....wonderful

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MarkShannon In reply to kkart [2005-10-03 20:26:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks, glad you like it

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cubemb [2005-09-10 12:19:40 +0000 UTC]

I cant fault this technically man, you've done a great job, the streaming water looks beautiful the composition is great also. the only thing im not to keen on is the border, personally i find less is more. i think plain black or white looks great with maybe a 1px separating. Anyhow, thats my 2 cents.

- myles

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MarkShannon In reply to cubemb [2005-10-03 20:26:06 +0000 UTC]

I changed the border Thanks Myles.

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cubemb In reply to MarkShannon [2005-10-12 10:31:05 +0000 UTC]

looks good mate

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MarkShannon In reply to cubemb [2005-10-13 23:58:52 +0000 UTC]

thanks man

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darthmarlan [2005-09-10 09:58:47 +0000 UTC]

Looks good, and well, when I capture this kind of thing, I try to cut down the amount of visible sky, as the expose of it tends to get blasted out a bit, with the longer exposures...

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MarkShannon In reply to darthmarlan [2005-10-03 20:27:29 +0000 UTC]

yeah, it's just the way the exposure goes I suppose

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darthmarlan In reply to MarkShannon [2005-10-04 03:48:37 +0000 UTC]

Indeed

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Fishermang [2005-09-10 09:36:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! Very beautiful!

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MarkShannon In reply to Fishermang [2005-10-03 20:28:17 +0000 UTC]

thanks glad you like it so much.

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przemko [2005-09-10 07:14:31 +0000 UTC]

Pretty pic, but for some reason I got fed up with LX and waterfalls It's like with other people and sunsets I suppose Anyway there's interesting 'star splash' at the bottom - pretty.

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MarkShannon In reply to przemko [2005-10-03 20:29:48 +0000 UTC]

heh, yeah I know what you mean. I never tire of them though

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X-AxiS [2005-09-10 06:54:52 +0000 UTC]

i love these long exposure water shot

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MarkShannon In reply to X-AxiS [2005-10-03 20:30:37 +0000 UTC]

me too Josh thanks for the

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MelissaGriffin [2005-09-10 04:33:43 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous shot Mark!!!

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MarkShannon In reply to MelissaGriffin [2005-10-03 20:30:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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sdcdollartist [2005-09-10 01:01:22 +0000 UTC]

beautiful. The long exposure is the perfect touch

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MarkShannon In reply to sdcdollartist [2005-10-03 20:31:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks Debbie

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insaneg0d [2005-09-10 00:18:00 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Do you know if the RS60-E3 Cable release works with the 300d?

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MarkShannon In reply to insaneg0d [2005-09-10 05:36:52 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it is compatible with the RS60-E3.

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NeedIdentity [2005-09-09 23:30:21 +0000 UTC]

Nice.

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MarkShannon In reply to NeedIdentity [2005-10-03 20:31:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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