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Artist: Gregory A Ferdinandsen;
Exposure Date: 2010:05:12 16:44:07;
Copyright: © 2010 Gregory A. Ferdinandsen;
Make: Canon;
Model: Canon EOS 5D;
ExposureTime: 1/30 s;
FNumber: f/13;
ISOSpeedRatings: 250;
ExposureProgram: Aperture priority;
ExposureBiasValue: 0;
MeteringMode: Pattern;
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode;
FocalLength: 17 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows;

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Hi Greg,

I'd like to offer constructive critique.  What first comes to my eye is the image needs a tweek of corrective lens distortion.  The tree tops seem to be leaning in from both sides.

The other thing I had noticed was what looks like backpacking gear or day packs in the lower left of the image on the rocks.

Its SO difficult trying to capture a waterfall during bright daylight conditions.  I second the ND filter idea, even just to protect the highlights.    I like the fact you included very little sky for this composition

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We've been at the bottom in a pouring rain with snow everywhere. Desperate situation but epic and beautiful. Hard not to like.

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I've been at this spot and photographed it with a longer lens because of the many people all around.  This is an effective wide angle shot.  I would crop out the distracting stuff on the left with a bit off the bottom as well.  I added more contrast and tried to add more definition on the falls by adjusting the levels adjustment.  I am not bothered by the leaning trees.

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I'd like to thank everyone for their contributions.  Unfortunately for me, I did not know where that trail loop was going, so I left the tripod in the car (we were just going to use the restroom when we found that the trail continues on).

 

As for cropping, I agree that the people at the lower right are very distracting...I have yet to figure out in Photoshop how to crop and keep the original aspect ratio.  Once I get that part figure out, I can probably get the shot more tightly framed on the subject.

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