Pocono Waterfall Workshop May 2009: Part 2
Meet Our Team
NEWS & UPDATES
Stay up-to-date with new tours, special offers and exciting news. We'll also share some hints and tips for travel, photography and birding. We will NEVER share nor sell your information!
May 19, 2009 | by Kevin Loughlin
Canon 50D with Sigma 18-200 OS @ 100mm
ISO 100 ~ 1 sec @ f/22 with -0.7 exposure compensation
It’s not always about the waterfalls themselves. Never ignore the details. I saw this leaf on the moss covered rock from way above a tiny spring-fed waterfall. I took many frames of the leaf trying different compositions.
There were so many sticks in the stream that I chose this frame until I have time to “clean up” the other images. I could have gone down and taken the twigs out by hand, but I did not want to disturb the soil or the surrounding area of the leaf, so I opted to do a little photoshop instead. I’ll share those images at a later time.
Canon 50D with Sigma 50-500 EX @ 70mm
ISO 100 ~ 1 sec @ f/8 with -1.3 exposure compensation
I loved the color and reflection of the log in this frame, but there is an annoying stick in the bottom of the frame that I could not crop out. Again, I could have walked into the stream to remove it, but the rocks were slippery and I have really bad knees. Why take the chance. I’ll edit in photoshop.
Canon 50D with Sigma 50-500 EX @ 100mm
ISO 100 ~ 1 sec @ f/18 with -0.7 exposure compensation
The rocks can often be more interesting than the whole waterfall scene. Look for textures, leaves, grasses, anything that will add to your composition.
Canon 50D with Sigma 18-200 OS @ 100mm
ISO 100 ~ 1 sec @ f/11 with -0.7 exposure compensation
Using a polarizing filter I was able to tone down the reflections from the moisture on the moss and rocks, allowing the color to saturate very well. The greens of spring are every bit as interesting as the colors of fall!
photos © Kevin Loughlin