Dark & Damp

Waterfall found in a wild area of Norwegian forest Bymarka. Difficult to access as it

involved some climbing through slippery rocks, with rocks and fallen trees hanging

above. Taken around mid-day, with grey skies, just before rain.

This is a long exposure, taken with a wide angle lens and a physical warming

polarizing filter. That is the reason for why the warm tones are present in this photo.

My compositional idea was to bring forward a feeling of a dark, damp, secluded area.

Well worth the climb and difficult access!  I like the leading line of the fallen tree branch and the overhanging ferns. I think you have achieved your objective of displaying a dark damp environment.  I might have chosen a slightly shorter exposure time in order to obtain a bit more texture in the water, however I do realise this is just a matter of taste.

Very well done!

Best Regards

Alf

Excuse me: 5Dll and 10-22 EF-S lens?

Something wrong there.

But nice image anyway. A little too long exposure for my taste. With fast rushing water like this, I find (or, I prefer) a little less time, more around 1/20th - 1/10th. Looks more realistic in my opinion.