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Jul 20, 2019 09:34:33   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
One of the most popular swimming holes in Great Smoky Mountain NP at the end of the day when the crowds have gone.

NOTE: This forum started off quite popular----where are all the posters now?

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Jul 20, 2019 10:04:44   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
I see from your Smugmug link that you're quite fond of waterfalls. This'll make a worthy addition to your collection.

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Jul 20, 2019 10:20:53   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
Thanks.
As you live in Scotland you probably have not been to the Smokies. There the forests are quite thick and there are few real vistas to photograph. The entire land of the park is carved by waterfalls (there are over 80 named falls in the park) and countless rushing streams all of which geographically shape the park. Falling water is everywhere.

In addition, on my recent 7 day trip to the park in rained on 5 of the seven days. The clouds blocked the harsh light and created wonderful diffused light--perfect for photographing waterfalls. I chose which falls to shoot because of the light.

In the end, maybe because I live in Florida where it is flat and sunny everyday, I just enjoy the falls because I never see them when I'm home.

Thanks for the compliment and for the comment.

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Jul 20, 2019 11:08:24   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 

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Jul 20, 2019 11:55:42   #
John Lawrence
 
Age and health have slowly limited my mobility so I’ve decided to try landscape and seascape photography. I’ve always followed your work and learn from each of your posts. I’m especially interested in the recent diologue you’ve shared regarding issues when using ND filters. Your generous sharing of your work on UHH makes you a perfect role model. I also enjoy the work of Attilio Ruffo. Thanks for the inspiration.

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Jul 20, 2019 13:23:20   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
John Lawrence wrote:
Age and health have slowly limited my mobility so I’ve decided to try landscape and seascape photography. I’ve always followed your work and learn from each of your posts. I’m especially interested in the recent diologue you’ve shared regarding issues when using ND filters. Your generous sharing of your work on UHH makes you a perfect role model. I also enjoy the work of Attilio Ruffo. Thanks for the inspiration.


If I have inspired or helped you in any way with your photographic skills then I am both pleased and humbled. If you ever have questions about photography please feel free to send me a message and ask, I'll do my best to answer your question and I honestly do not mind at all.

If you are trying to get more involved with using ND filters I'll be happy to share what I've learned. They are my favorite tools for enhancing and creating what I hope are stunning images.

Thank you for looking. You live in a beautiful part of the country with some awesome seashores that make for great photos. Keep on shooting.

Larry

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Jul 21, 2019 08:20:04   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Nice, Larry, nice.

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Jul 21, 2019 09:04:12   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Absolutely gorgeous image Larry!

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Jul 21, 2019 10:54:58   #
Ronsh Loc: Floresville,Tx.
 
treadwl wrote:
One of the most popular swimming holes in Great Smoky Mountain NP at the end of the day when the crowds have gone.

NOTE: This forum started off quite popular----where are all the posters now?

Thanks for looking.


Larry another awesome shot. I think there is a lot of us who would like to hear about how you use and why you use ND filters ! Ron

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Jul 21, 2019 12:41:36   #
bertloomis Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
 
Really nice!

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Jul 21, 2019 13:03:39   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Very nice work, Larry! I admit that when I go on a trip and I have several shots to post, if they are not all landscapes, I post everything in the photo gallery. Should I post just the landscapes here? It seems redundant.

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Jul 21, 2019 13:17:50   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Interesting shot.

I subscribe to this forum and check it every day. I think some of the problems with all of the specialized forums is that most posters want large scale acknowledgement of their work, good or bad, and that is found in 'Photo Gallery'. In the specialized forums posters kind of 'lay bare' their souls to criticism of their peers and no matter what you were taught in school there is no such thing as 'constructive' criticism. It takes a brave person to post in the specialized forums.

Now I am going to ask a question and I don't mean to offend anyone: Why is it that many photographers, whenever they see running water, seem to feel obligated to turn it into milk and whipped cream. Is there something more to this style than tripods, ND filters and timed exposures? No, seriously, don't get angry, stop and think about it from my point ignorance and tell me (nicely) about this technique that I just don't seem to understand.

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Jul 21, 2019 13:44:47   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
Thanks for commenting. I am not in the least offended by your question. I have two reasons for shooting photos in this style. Many of these falls are in very dark places to get the shot with stop action (which I like in some cases) I have to either raise the ISO, reducing the quality of the image, or reduce the DOF which creates out of focus areas. Thus I opt for the slow shutter. Sometimes, even in good light if I freeze the water, the water is soooooo bright that the rest of the image has to be darker so that the water is not burned out. I really hate blown high lights.

Now the second reason----I sell a lot of my images, often in large format, people by these images. As long as people are buying---well the customer is right and so I shoot what they want. I'll post a fast, frozen water image in a few minutes---consider it just for you. :-)

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Jul 21, 2019 14:01:29   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
treadwl wrote:
Thanks for commenting. I am not in the least offended by your question. I have two reasons for shooting photos in this style. Many of these falls are in very dark places to get the shot with stop action (which I like in some cases) I have to either raise the ISO, reducing the quality of the image, or reduce the DOF which creates out of focus areas. Thus I opt for the slow shutter. Sometimes, even in good light if I freeze the water, the water is soooooo bright that the rest of the image has to be darker so that the water is not burned out. I really hate blown high lights.

Now the second reason----I sell a lot of my images, often in large format, people by these images. As long as people are buying---well the customer is right and so I shoot what they want. I'll post a fast, frozen water image in a few minutes---consider it just for you. :-)
Thanks for commenting. I am not in the least offe... (show quote)


Ah ha now I understand. I failed to consider the inherent exposure problems with bright water in dark background areas. I too hate blown highlights. I certainly understand the second paragraph.

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