The magnificent Stirling Falls at Milford Sound.
Stirling Falls is nestled at the base of the mountain called Elephant Trunk which faces another mountain called The Lion. At 151 metres in height, these falls are three times the height of Niagara Falls.
In this image, I have presented the base of the falls. The wispy shape of the falling water resembles ghostly figures suspended in animation, and the impact of the spray then creates the illusion of broken glass on the lake. Keen-eyed observers may discern shapes resembling faces, or skulls, in the mist.
I got sprayed from head to toe in the process of making this photograph. It was definitely worth the slight discomfort.
This image was a great challenge to process.
Slightly higher resolution available
here.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/60s f/5.6 at 40.0mm iso400
Would love your critique and commentary.
Regards,
Humayun