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70 Nov 18 Reply Lamar, you are a real photographer. I got the same comments from my senior photographers here in Indonesia. They change lens to get another perspective of the scenery. I always carry my 70-200 mm lens in my camera bag. But my brain was not yet up to that level. Switching lenses during the shot. I appreciate your comments. Nov 22nd
70 Nov 18 Reply Thanks Todd. Again, welcome to this group. I learned a lot from this group. Not only from their comments but also from my own comments to them. English is my second language, my brain work harder to express myself. I found tremendous benefit and experience from this kind of Group Discussion. Nov 22nd
70 Nov 18 Reply Pierre, thanks for your comments. Nov 22nd
70 Nov 18 Reply Thanks Glen. I appreciate it. Nov 22nd
70 Nov 18 Comment Hi Judy, your image make me review my Yosemite National Park picture collection. Some in Color, some in Monochrome and some in Split Toning.

This spot is rich in texture and with sunset setting, you may want to experiment to edit in Split Toning. Please share it with us if you have new experience. Thanks Judy.

Nov 22nd
70 Nov 18 Comment Hi Kathryn. I agree with Glen, Pierre and Lamar. This is a perfect and well balance composition. As a viewer, after composition our eyes are then curious for focal point or Point of Interest (POI). If adding some elements makes us awkward, I agree with Lamar recommendation probably darkening the sky, light-up the monument and add reflection on the water.

Nov 21st
70 Nov 18 Comment Hi Glen. First of all, I like your 'behind the scene' story.

Let me first share my thought about safety in photography. I spend a great deal of time now for photography. To enjoy my retirement age. Although, I submitted some of my images for photo contest. It was all for fun. Not for chasing medals or trophies.

I was particularly concern when seeing photographers squeezing themselves standing on thin wall just to get the best angle to capture sunset at Santorini - Greek. I could not resist for politely addressing my concern when one of my photography friends positioned himself much closer than it was recommended by authority when shooting erupting volcano. Even for 'super wow image'. In Bali, I canceled my trip to an exotic falls although no refund for what I have paid. Personally, I would not trade my safety for whatever reasons in photography.

Now, about your posting November 2018 - Rawson Falls. I am with you for composition and framing. My eyes are traveling begin from the sharp rock on the left, all the way towards the fall, and end at the light rays on the upper right corner. Job well done.

You suspect the shutter speed was a bit too low. Indeed, to me, 1.6 sec is too slow. The attached image is an example on how I combined 3 shots 1/60, 0.25 and 0.5 sec. Basically, I include any elements like water stream, swirl from those shots according to my taste.

I always carry ND filter in my camera back. Normally, I did not use it for this kind of light conditions. Sometimes, I even used faster speed. Masked it in Photoshop to avoid blurry trees, branches, leaves and hanging roots. There are times when we need to consider focus stacking (like Todd) for crisp elements from foreground to background.
Nov 21st
70 Nov 18 Comment Hi Todd. Welcome to the group.

You have chosen a perfect spot and angle to apply focus stacking. You mentioned you try to emphasize the clear water of Lake Tahoe.

I visited Lake Tahoe several times and always enjoy its clear water. Therefore, when looking at this image intuitively my eyes first wanting to see 'see through' water with sharp image of stones and probably gravels at the foreground. IMHO, slow speed is a bit distracting for this foreground.

I would normally set my speed at 1/60 and f:8 to emphasize clear water and water swirls for this following image. 		Nov 21st
70 Nov 18 Comment Pierre. I have never tried Milky Way my self. But, I can imagine tremendous time and effort you spend for this picture. I really appreciate you camp with your son, not just for your safety, but it also a positive bonding between father and son.

I like the composition, it's perfectly balance. I agree with Glen's editing by increasing luminosity of the tend and its surrounding area. You earn the wow effect. Nice work.

Nov 21st
70 Nov 18 Comment Hi Lamar. IMHO, the composition is just nice and fit. What is missing here was a living object as a POI. You mentioned egret or spoonbill.

I imagined the photo would be much stronger if it is in B&W and 'add' a/some flying creature(s). It would not be qualified for 'Travel' but certainly potential for 'Open Monochrome'. 		Nov 21st
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