Sandstone Falls

Falls near the Subway in Zion park.

Beautiful work, Mark. The rich tones are exceptional. Well done. -David

What a wonderfull landscape... very nice ... leading lines created from water make it more strong...6/6

Very nice range of colors and light. Excellent image Marc.

Delightful!! Wonderful colors Marc! The background behind the trees looks like a dramatic red sky. Too bad about the distorsion from the right, but I think this is the price to pay for this axtra wide angle. Splendid composition and motion effect!

Actually, the camera was level and there is no distortion at all here. The curvature of the sandstone wall, downward tilt of the stream and one leaning background tree make it appear otherwise.

Thanks for the explanation Marc! Those lines are kind of tricky and for an unexperienced eye like mine I've got fooled. Anyway, this is a beautiful shot and I just love your whole work! Kind regards! Alin

Thanks Alin

Marc, your choice of shutter speed is so optimum here - just long enough to make the water smooth without destroying the realism. Did you try several speed before choosing this one? Or do you have a thumb rule? I am just curious

I think this is your best waterfall shot so far. The lines from water to the contours in the rock and ground flow harmoniously and for me is the highlight. The exposure and lighting are as always perfect.

Arnab, shutter speed depends on many variables, so there is no rule of thumb. Speed and turbulence of the water is one, focal lenth and the camera's proximity to the water is another. Lighting can also play a role. I like shutter speeds from 1/10 all the way to over a minute when shooting water. 1/10-2 seconds when shooting flowing water. I've been doing it a while, so I usually don't have to guess much. Fortunately, digital feedback makes it easy for anyone to do.

Nice capture, very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Marc. It is always good to learn from someone like you. I will keep your tips in mind next time I try long exposures

This is an extraordinary place, the trees and curvature of the sandstone seem to point towards an imaginary point upwards. And the curves in the foreground lead my eyes nicely into the scene, all fits together. Perfect exposure, excellent landscape.

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Mark (remember me from fredmiranda?)

 

 

As with the other shots here this is a really great shot. I like here they way the still rocks to the right mirror the shape of the flowing water - the curved lines. Likely the rocks were shaped by the water.

nice light and really nice framing. i'll be in zion for a week early june, and i'm intent on visiting the subway. i was wondering if i could get your expert opinion - what time of day do you recall the light being best in the subway? overcast would be more predictable, but not knowing the depth of the canyon or the shape of the walls, i don't really have a feel for what a clear sky will do here over the course of the day. i'd appreciate anything you can offer. thanks...

 

Anish

You do not want an overcast day - you want a clear day with light bouncing off the canyon walls above for the best light. In my opinion, about 9-10am and 3-4pm would be best. Remember, it's a pretty long hike in there. You definitely won't see this much water though.

thanks for the quick reply and the tip, Marc.

anish

one of your masterpiece landscape.

lines are so great here

bravo for that