Copeland Falls, a photo from Colorado, West

Photographer's Note

This little fall is only 1/3 of a mile from the trailhead in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. I decided to walk down here to finish off a nice day in the mountains ... by the time I got to this fall it had started raining and was in the midst of shifting into snow. Most of the images were ruined by nasty water droplets.

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robertbartolome (270) 2006-11-07 9:45

Hi John,

Welcome to TE! Just like you, I'm quite new at photography but I TE is for me the best place to learn.

This first-post photo is great! One can actually feel the rushing water of the fall.

CathyR (43) 2006-11-07 10:20

Hi, John. Very nice first photo. Did you use a neutral density filter, or was it dark enough to do 1/3 sec without it? I want to try some long exposure waterfall photos like this, but haven't yet.

Herquin (7789) 2006-11-08 13:28

Welcome to TE
Tr鋊 jolie cascade et bonne composition .Christian

ls7902 (7380) 2006-11-08 21:36

Very nice image. Colorado is a very beautiful state. I had the chance to go to the Colorado Rockies while I was a student in MN in the '80s. Latiff. Kuala Lumpur.

cdmonson (5304) 2006-11-10 14:24

Hi John:

Great post! The blur in the water is perfect--normally I like a longer exposure, but this is exactly the right amount. The colors are beautiful, and the whole area compliments the water well. Thanks for sharing, and continue to post awesome shots like this.

Clark

Emiel_Skyfreak (3002) 2006-11-10 20:55

Another nice waterfall shot from you. The effect on the water but the longer exposure is well executed. Not yet too long, but long enough to create a great effect of movement, making the image dynamic.
There are several details I like especially in this scene.
First the trunk of that pine tree in the waterfall, nice detail of nature. Also the big rock in the left front, and the small rocks in the right corner balancing it all. The tree on the right side adds extra interest and nice warm and bright colour too, good idea to capture it with.
Sharpness is okay, but could be stronger on some points I think.

I just want to make shots like this to, I've come across a waterfall (just a small one) on my last holiday, but it was hell to capture it well without a tripod, so most shot's aren't that great. Really should buy a tripod.

But this work is fine, thanks for sharing.

t_patrik (96) 2006-11-11 10:25

Hi John! This is a nice Waterfall! Too bad that log is in the waterfall, it would be nicer if it was on the rocks, or somewhere else. You've got some wonderful nature in yout country...

ajcolhoun (64) 2006-11-12 13:06

Hi John,
I like this shot....plenty of detail and exposure looks spot-on to me. Waterfalls tend to deposit branches where they're impossible to lift out unless you don't mind getting very wet, don't they? Personally, I think it adds to this image.
Regards,
Alan

Donald (136) 2006-11-14 6:24

Hi John welcome to TE, I too love trying my hand at these kind of shots and I to still get caught out with all the pit falls but its great fun.
anyway you did a fine job here well captured and good sharpness and POV
Kind Regards
Donald

gunbud (34066) 2006-12-16 12:11

Hi John,
Somehow I missed this one. Beautiful waterfall deep in the unspoiled woods with stunning long exposure. This place reminds me of a spot in the Adirondacks with the same dead fallen tree at the bottom.
Regards, Tom

thea0211 (1365) 2007-01-30 3:32

beautiful waterfall, john ... and an amazing place - i imagine you only hear the sound of water there - simply perfect!
overall aesthetics*****
well done and tfs,
dora

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2007-05-10 0:25

Hi John,
Very nice little waterfall and very good capture! Great colors, POV and good contrast. Well done.
Best wishes,
Ahmet

fkokol (1636) 2007-08-03 16:10

Great composition. Wonderful colours. Long exposure look beautiful for this shot. greetings,

figen

placombe (7715) 2007-09-24 18:34

Hi John
Just splendid. I love long exposure on waterfall and the effect it creates.
Regards from Canada
Pierre Lacombe

vbbreizh (2622) 2008-03-26 11:19

Hi John,
Nice waterfalls and beautiful shot.
Well done !
Regards, Gilles

zahoor_salmi (1053) 2008-10-04 4:13

Very nice image. Colorado is a very beautiful state.

Photo Information

Copyright: John McLaird (jmcl) (14535)
Genre: 地方
Medium: 彩色
Date Taken: 2006-09-16
Categories: 自然
Camera: Olympus E 300, 58mm circular polarizer
Exposure：f/22, 1/3 seconds
Details：Tripod：Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version：Original Version
Theme(s)：Autumn, Waterfalls, Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-07 9:38
Favorites：1 [view]