Is that mist or cloud - the bright patch in front of the far side of the gorge? Very effective behind the dark overhang.
And the long exposure working its wonders on the flowing/falling water.
That large boulder teetering on the edge of the fall adds a dynamic.
The soft underpinning of the image by the ferns.
Sorry that I have to "take half a point off" for the small branch that stands in the near foreground and in front of the leftmost stream of the falls. It's a distraction, to my eye.
Sorry Eric I have to disagree that little branch actually enhances the whole mood of the image, the falling water would have been to clean and stark, well that is IMHO.
As I have said to H in another place, I find the top 1/3rd of the image my favourite part.
It gives me the feeling that it is a child's secret playground, like there are pixies and fairies hiding in their waiting for children to play with, but is also very haunting.
Really nice, I feel so in awe when I look at this.
I was also glad your quality control wasn't your signature. I believe that I have to watch what I put out in the universe and I don't want it to be hate! Love your picture!
I often read a collection of short stories by Isaac Asimov (The Asimov Chronicles - Century Legend Books), one of which instantly caught in my mind when I viewed your picture....
It is a story told by a guest (Theodore Jarvik) to the Black Widowers banquet club about a "Quiet Place"
Jarvik recites the tale of a place in the forest to which he is taken by a man known to him only as "Dark Horse". This man is unknown to him, but they meet and converse about how even though they are in the countryside and supposedly away from most of civilisation deep in the woods, sooner or later the sound of conversation reaches them and they can never feel truly at ease.
The man who called himself "Dark Horse" tells of a place where there is no interruptions or distractions, where nature created a "healing silence in a world which was one large, long eternal cacophony of noise". Dark Horse leads him to the place which is unsignposted and off all tracks. They enjoy the peace and tranquility of the place and then Dark Horse leads him back to the resort where they are both staying.
It has such a profound impact on Jarvik that he attempts, without luck numerous times to find this place again, to no avail. He relates the story to the Black Widowers who ruminate over the details and solve the mystery of the identity of Dark Horse in order to help Jarvik try to locate him and help him to guide him back to the place of tranquility.
Jarvik's obsession causes him to recall the words to Adelaide Anne Proctor's - "The Lost Chord" and he changes the meaning of some lines to suit his own dilemma of not being able to recapture the peace he encountered and the joy of finding a place of peace, beauty and solace in a world often shrouded in a cloak of noise.....
"I have sought, but I seek it vainly, That one lost place divine, From which came the spirit of silence that entered into me"
We never get to find out if Jarvik actually finds Dark Horse or the Quiet Place again.
However, I think you have not only found it, but have captured its beauty and essence perfectly, in a way that instantly cast my mind back to the poetry and sublime skill of one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time.
For taking me again, on the journey to the Quiet Place, Dark Horse, I thank you.
Cheers
Chris
(Quotes and excerpts from the story listed above - The Quiet Place - Davis Publications Inc, from The Asimov Chronicles - Fifty Years of Isaac Asimov, c. 1989 Random Century Australia Pty Ltd - ISBN 0-7126-4690-6) - used without permission.
like MAGIC, H. I want to study that image a bit more....
Rowland,
Thank you, mate. See the link above.
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Originally Posted by rcheshire
Stunning H - superbly effective. It is one of those shots that you want to study.
Brian,
Appreciate the kind words, thank you.
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Originally Posted by Miaplacidus
Visual poetry, mate. Haunting.
Brilliant!
Eric,
Oh, sir, you are a hard marker -- but, I really appreciate that!
The bright patch is mist that was floating in and out of the scene.
Your criticism is most valid. I sometimes look at this image and think, that branch shouldn't be there. Then, I think it adds a little character to the scene, too. Divided!
Thank you.
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Originally Posted by erick
Is that mist or cloud - the bright patch in front of the far side of the gorge? Very effective behind the dark overhang.
And the long exposure working its wonders on the flowing/falling water.
That large boulder teetering on the edge of the fall adds a dynamic.
The soft underpinning of the image by the ferns.
Sorry that I have to "take half a point off" for the small branch that stands in the near foreground and in front of the leftmost stream of the falls. It's a distraction, to my eye.
