1492 - Waterfall II

2010-11-14

We had a beautiful and warm day today, and although it couldn’t make me forget my computer troubles, it still made life much easier 😄

File this image under “Found Waterfalls”, because I didn’t look for it, it was just there, around the bend, on a steep forest road.

The Tamron 17-50/2.8 VC is ideal for that kind of images. It’s wide enough to capture the scene, and with stabilization turned on, I can go down to 1/4s, and that already makes the water smooth and silky. Sure, you may need more than one attempt, but hey, a waterfall doesn’t run away, does it?

The Song of the Day is one more time “Waterfall” from the 2008 James album “Hey Ma”. Hear it on YouTube.

Update: I normally don’t modify Images of the Day after they have been published. This time I do it. The image as you see it now, is a new version. I have made it in Vienna after I saw the original on a big monitor. To the left you see the image as it was originally published. In my opinion the water was too blue, the image too cool and generally lacking contrast. I like it much better now, but decide for yourself.

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April   (2010-11-14)

Handheld, really?! You must have balanced the camera on a fence or rock...no? In any case, what a treat this waterfall must have been to discover.

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andreas   (2010-11-15)

Completely unexpected. When I drove around the bend, I couldn't stop, because in the only possible place a car stood and waited to let me pass. So when we came back a few minutes later, I stopped in the same place. Handheld, yes, but I stood firmly with my elbows rested on the railing. Stabilization of this lens is real good 🙂

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Rick   (2010-11-15)

I'm liking these 'running water' images - hopefully we'll see more! Reminds me of a waterfall I found on a bike ride a few years ago. It caught my eye, my wheel caught a rock and I caught some air time.

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John   (2010-11-15)

Andreas, Love the shot - especially the creamy smoothness of the water itself. It looks like your Tamron 17-50 is your main lens and from what I can see the sharpness, contrast and saturation all look topnotch. Thanks again for a great photo! John

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andreas   (2010-11-16)

Thanks. I've just updated the image with a hopefully better version. See and decide for yourself. But yes, the Tammy is my main lens, and absolutely so. I'm still tempted to try out the new Sigma 17-50/2.8 OS, but so far sanity prevails 😄

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1493 – Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day » Andreas Manessinger   (2010-11-16)

[...] from Sunday (and more so if not), I’d like to point you to the fact that I have uploaded a new version. I normally don’t do that, but I was really not glad at all with the old version. See for [...]

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Flo   (2010-11-17)

Your new version is livelier and warmer, esp those bright leaves in upper left. A beautiful find. Perhaps you can shoot it again, come winter and icicles?

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andreas   (2010-11-17)

I can only say "Fear this road in Winter!!!" At least I do 😄

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