Eye Fall

[Octane]

I made this photograph on a very cold morning at Boyd Creek, just prior to the sun rising above the mountainside.

My clothes all dirty from the boggy land surrounding this cascade, my shoes and socks wet, my fingers going numb, and snot crystallizing on my top lip... I think it was worth it -- once again, the quality of light is everything.

For all my troubles, I did, however, make a friend that morning. As I made my way down to the creek, a little bird kept following me. He posed for me and I took several shots of him, which I'll post later. He stayed with me throughout my time at the creek.

Slightly larger version found here (http://users.tpg.com.au/octane2/ef.html).

Comments and critique, warmly received.

Regards,
Humayun

[jjjnettie]

I love your work Humayun.

[Octane]

Jeanette,

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoy the fruits of my labour. :)

There's plenty more, too. :)

Regards,
Humayun

[Jen]

:eyepop: woah beautiful pic there Humayun looks lovely and green there :thumbsup:
its a different look compared to our dry dust bowl around here lately :thumbsup: very nice looks very peaceful ;)

[iceman]

Stunning result, H.

[troypiggo]

Very nice effect. I've always wanted to try nice milky waterfall shots, just never seem to get around to it.

[Phil]

Stunning shot well done.
Phil

[RB]

Nice image H.
Lovely scenery.

:thumbsup:

[Quark]

Like it, Love it,

Amazing effect within a stunning landscape and a graphic description of the lengths you go to to create your masterpieces. The image of you, dirty cold and wet, losing the feeling in your fingers certainly demonstrates the lengths a true artist will go to to capture such a memorable scene.

I really do like the effect within the water fall and stream that you have created but I also am quite taken with the beauty of the setting, within which the stream is set, it conveys a most peaceful and serene ambiance.

Most excellent work indeed.
Regards
Trevor

[acropolite]

Lovely image Humayan, I'm looking forward to the images of the bird, it's very special when an animal interacts in an unexpected and friendly way.

[garyp]

Another great shot Humayan. I love the way you captured the movement of the water.

Cheers

Gary:)

[BerrieK]

Humayun, another beautifully created image. The eddy is truly mesmerising; you can almost feel to cool of the environment and the peace of your frozen exploits.

[Tilt]

Superb result Humayun! Well worth the efforts you went to.

Michael

[gary]

Hi Humayun,

Great shot. Nice exposure.

Best Regards

Gary

[h0ughy]

what an intersting swirling effect - nice work

[Octane]

Jen,

Thank you, once again. :)

The lucky sods also have dark skies to complement their green land!



Mike,

Cheers. :)



Troy,

Thanks, mate.

I could have stopped a zillion times whilst driving to image the falls on the sides of the road everywhere. I want to go back, as soon as possible, to do just that!



Phil,

Thank you. :)



Andrew,

Cheers. :)



Trevor,

You're right -- as little as this cascade was, it was a very peaceful area, despite the cold!

Thanks, as always, for your thoughtful comments. :)



Phil,

Thanks! With the little friend that I made on the morning, it just made the experience even more special. I only wish I had a little food or something to give the little fella. But, I think he was doing fine, finding grubs. I will post the images of him soon. I think he may have been a fantail.



Gary,

Thanks. :)



Kerrie,

Thank you so much! I took several exposures of this scene, of differing lengths, and, in each exposure, the eddy was different. I settled on this one as it I think it was the most balanced with the rest of the scene and light.



Michael,

Thank you. I agree. :)



Gary,

Thank you, kind sir. :)



David,

Cheers, mate. :)



Thank you, everyone!

Regards,
Humayun