Magic of the Catlins

[Octane]

The magic of the Catlins on display in the form of Purakaunui Falls after a deluge of rain.

I was in about a foot of water when I made this image.

I posted a sneak peak of this a while back as Conceiving You (http://users.tpg.com.au/octane2/cy.html).

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
10s f/16 at 21.0mm iso400

Slightly larger resolution available here (http://users.tpg.com.au/octane2/s2.html).

Your comments and critique are most welcome.

Thanks for looking.

H

[bartman]

Beautiful Pic H!:D
Comment......Looking at the pic overall is fantastic, but when my eyes wandered over to the top left I noticed the dead branches and then to the center top the very green "moss/ferns" distracted me.
It sort of distracted me from the beautiful waterfall features.

Just my thoughts....:shrug:
Bartman

[leon]

Top shot once again H, but i do have to agree with Bart on that bright green mossy bit on the centre top of the frame, however still a beautiful capture.

Leon

[troypiggo]

Beautiful. I think I prefer this one to "Conceiving You" as we get to see the whole thing, don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.



I think if an image is making my eyes look over all parts and aspects of it in detail, mission accomplished. I love the way H treats his images, I don't get the impression there's much in there by accident ;)

[jjjnettie]

Gorgeous!

[suma126]

very nice h. im happy your posting some again cheers

[spearo]

beautiful
love the lushious greens in there too they really accentuate the image.

Inspirational as always
frank

[rogerg]

Very nice. I like the angle & composition as well as the colours. Having the water sweeping past is nice.

[Octane]

Bart,

Thanks for the feedback!

I'm just wondering what exactly about the dead branches to green moss is distracting? Is it because there's a dead element in the image, next to something full of vitality and life? I could easily clone them out, but, that'd be taking away from the authenticity of the scene. Consider it a take on juxtaposition. :P



Leon,

Cheers! Appreciate the feedback. I actually like the brightness of the moss -- it really is that intense down there. It's also very slippery!



Troy,

Thanks, bud! Yep, Conceiving You was just a throwaway in the end, I guess. I kind of liked it at the time so gave it the full treatment. There's still images from 2009 and 2010 that need processing yet. I'm starting to build a bit of a backlog. :S

Thanks for your very kind words. xxx



Jeanette,

Thanks. :)



Shane,

Cheers, buddy!



H

[Octane]

Frank,

Thanks, matey!



Roger,

Cheers, mate. I was in about a foot of water when I took that image. I take my waders with me whenever I go to New Zealand, because, I know that they will always come in handy!



H