Cascades and Mistbows
I love it when waiting for the light eventually pays off.
The appropriately named Falling Water River cascading down a section of natural rock formations, just above the upper of three falls within Burgess Falls State Park, along the Highland Rim of Middle Tennessee, east of Nashville.
The winter light was pretty harsh that day, so I had to wait around for the sun to begin to fall below the trees behind me to get some decent shots. Even here, I had to expose for the shaded areas, making them the main subject of the composition, and then bring down the highlights at the back in post. Although it didn't require too much here, I continue to be amazed at this camera's dynamic range, and at the amount of recoverable detail in seemingly blown highlights or totally black shadows. I can't wait to head back to this beautiful place once the leaves start coming back, and on a nice, lightly overcast day. From what I understand, there should be plenty of these in the months to come. :) One thing that was nice about this wild, contrasty light, though, was that where the setting sun was shining through, you can see it illuminating some of the very last remaining fall color at the top, some of the fallen leaves in the river, the fallen log at the top right, and, of course, the mist at the back left.
Thanks for stopping by, and for all of your comments, notes, and favorites, everyone – on this and all my shots. I really appreciate the time you take. Have a great weekend!
Cascades and Mistbows
I love it when waiting for the light eventually pays off.
The appropriately named Falling Water River cascading down a section of natural rock formations, just above the upper of three falls within Burgess Falls State Park, along the Highland Rim of Middle Tennessee, east of Nashville.
The winter light was pretty harsh that day, so I had to wait around for the sun to begin to fall below the trees behind me to get some decent shots. Even here, I had to expose for the shaded areas, making them the main subject of the composition, and then bring down the highlights at the back in post. Although it didn't require too much here, I continue to be amazed at this camera's dynamic range, and at the amount of recoverable detail in seemingly blown highlights or totally black shadows. I can't wait to head back to this beautiful place once the leaves start coming back, and on a nice, lightly overcast day. From what I understand, there should be plenty of these in the months to come. :) One thing that was nice about this wild, contrasty light, though, was that where the setting sun was shining through, you can see it illuminating some of the very last remaining fall color at the top, some of the fallen leaves in the river, the fallen log at the top right, and, of course, the mist at the back left.
Thanks for stopping by, and for all of your comments, notes, and favorites, everyone – on this and all my shots. I really appreciate the time you take. Have a great weekend!