Wadsworth Falls

[Jason]

I shot this one right around noon, so the light was really harsh on the water. Of the shots that I took that day, this was the only one that was remotely decent. I'm not sure if I like it or hate it. Any thoughts?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/4027972590_c06fe0d006_b.jpg

[Bambi]

the subject is a good one and I like how you captured the water flow in the falls. However the lens flare is ruining the shot. the foreground is not adding to it either, but that could be because of the harsh light.

Would it be possible to go back at a different time of day and take it again?

[Jason]

I actually only live a few minutes away from this spot, and have photographed it before, so getting there is no problem. I sort of felt the same way about the lens flare ruining it. I sort of liked the little rainbow effect from the mist and sun--but overall just sort of blah.

Here's another I took there earlier in the year

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3597976535_6f6952948d_b.jpg

[Bambi]

the second one is so much better. very very nice.

and you are so lucky to live close to this spot

[Mad Aussie]

The 1st shot is very interesting. That's some serious but cool flare you got happening!
Shame it steals the contrast and darkens the falls so much. In the right context it might be a worthy shot but mostly I guess shots like your 2nd shot here are far better.

That 2nd shot is a beaut! I'm betting you can take lots of interesting shots and angles there. Does it freeze over during the winter?

[casil403]

Love the light rays in #1 and the whole image of #2! You nailed the movement in the water.

[Jason]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking forward to getting some shots here in the winter. If it gets cold enough the whole thing will freeze over.

[AntZ]

Yep shot 2 is a winner. The flare in shot 1 could be cool, but the whole shot lacks contrast.

[kat]

Yes, I agree. Shot 2 has a wonderful exposure, well executed!

[Jason]

Thanks! The second one was actually one of the first shots I remember taking after I began learning how to actually use a DSLR (without putting it on the Automatic setting and using it like a glorified point and shoot).

[Marko]

2nd shot is lovely:highfive:

Given the harsh light the 1st shot is actually quite good IMO! Pump up the contrast on the falls big time and burn in the grass at bottom left. Doing those 2 things might well save this image IMO. The rainbow and the flare are not major distractions for me in this case, I'd totally leave them alone.
Hope that helps - Marko

[Jason]

I'll give those suggestions a shot. Thanks Marco.

[Marko]

My pleasure - Love seeing new members that look like they want to hang out here!