Metlako Falls B&W

Latourell Falls in Eagle Creek Wilderness is a tough falls to shoot

because you have such a limit area to shoot from. This viewpoint is

literally cut out of the side of a cliff. This is a B&W conversion of

a previously posted color image. I'm very interested in what you

think, especially compared to the color version. Thanks for viewing

and commenting.

Wow, what a splendid B&W landscape! I have nothing to say, simply awesome!

Outstanding photo. Perfect composition, dof  and B&W converssion.

Craig - this image is beautiful. For me it works so much better than the colour version as there is nothing to distract the eye now. The tonality through the image is perfect and it exudes a place that time forgot. I would be tempted to darken down the top right slightly to balance the other corners which in turn would bring the eye back in to the main body. Outstanding!

The flow of the water is spot on, beautifully done, surrounded with the darkness of the vegetation you composted a very nice image to review. It would be interesting to see in color but fine the way it is.

 

Tony B

Tony, the color version of this is in my "Water" folder.  Dominic, thank you for your comments and encouragement, I consider you B&W work among the best on PN and highly value your input.  Tomasz, on your comment on the DOF I will just say that I love large format :-) the detail and range that is possible with a 4x5 camera is truly, as of yet, is unsurpassed!  I only wish I could afford to keep shooting with it :-(  Thanks again

Beautiful, almost serene photo. I take it you used a slow shutter speed to get the falls so smooth. The lighting where the falls hits the water below is superb! I haven't seen the color version yet but I'll go and take a look. Excellent work under difficult conditions!

If I remember correctly the exposure on this shot was about 3.5 minutes at f22.

beautiful work

Hi Craig,

  Wow....breathtaking b/w scene wonderful composition & magical lighting.  Take care, Patsy

gama tonal maravilhosa. abraços.

Magnificent view, very moody.

Perfect! ... Mike

Stunning!!!!

Hi,

I'm not of all a fan of B&W; but this time is the perfect framing which attires me to the photo.  For me it's perfect.  Nothing more to add or comment to improve this.  7/7.

Craig, both shots are beautiful. I am more drawn t this one, the tones are wonderful and the mist above the falls adds atmosphere.

Jed

Great B&W image......very impressive. I believe this is Metlako Falls, not Latourell.

Bruce, thanks for noticing that I screwed up the name of the falls, at least I got the location correct :-)  Daniel, thanks for taking the time to view and comment on this image, it means a lot to me and knowing your not crazy about B&W it means even more, thank you.  Thanks to everyone for taking the time to let me know how you feel about this image, I really appreciate it.

I love the feeling of the image, the composition is nice  and angle is excellent. Very good tonal range from black to white, and shadows to highlights.
Great use of prolonged exposure to get this beautiful effect in the fall.
I saw the color version ... is beautiful too, but I definitely prefer the black and white.

Kind Regards,

Rosario.

What a wonderful effect on the fall my friend defenitely a 7/7 from me. Warm regards.

I had a look at your colour version of this photo and I prefer the monotone version above. Beautifully framed and presented. The tones accentuate the mood of the scene and increase the drama and impact.Also, this applies to both photos, the portrait mode helps the picture a lot. Very well done !.

Craig,

 

When I look at this beautiful picture I am reminded of how much we stand to lose if film disappears for ever. I think that the B&W version works better than the original color, but I cannot put my finger on why - I like them both, but if I had to choose I'd keep this one. Marvelous work. 

Craig, Absolutely amazing capture! Wonderful job!

 

A bit of fog I think,water smoky flow and bw give to this photo a very interesting mood,is like winter came with some thin frost and cold weather.

Wow, nicely composed and exposed.