Gordon Saperia  


Kancamagus by Gordon Saperia

August 2019 - Kancamagus

About the Image(s)

I took this image early this month off the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mts. of New Hampshire. This spot has a large stream running over large boulders in the woods. It was about an hour after sunset.

This is a focus stacked image (about 10) using my Nikon D850 and Helicon Focus. Lighting was natural plus a soft light on a stand just above the upper rocks.

The settings were ISO 1600, 0.4 seconds, f/4 at 86mm (Nikkor 70-200 mm lens).


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10 comments posted




Mike Patterson   Mike Patterson
This should hang in a museum! What I especially like about it is the fresh approach you took to the running stream. Unlike the many slow-motion shots of streams taken in full light, you captured this in a very dim light that provides this wonderful abstract and unusual look. This makes me want to stop and take in the scene. I feel it's all about the subtle colors, smooth stones and almost mystical water flow. I also like the two lighted rocks almost floating above the scene, although I imaging some others might suggest you could remove them and still have a powerful image. Great job!   Posted: 08/09/2019 08:12:02



 
Mike--thanks for the kind words.

Interestingly, I showed this to a talented paint/drawing artist friend of mine and she suggested that I remove the stream and leave only the two floating rocks. Fascinating.   Posted: 08/09/2019 08:15:27



 
I love the running stream and the colors. I had the thought of removing the "floating" rocks. Either way, though, nice job! I am going to keep this in mind - photographing a waterfall at night - and see what I can come up with.   Posted: 08/14/2019 14:14:36



 
Thanks Marla. I think the rocks could be removed and still allow for a nice image. For me, the rocks make the picture more interesting.   Posted: 08/14/2019 14:17:39



John Zhu   John Zhu
You capture the beauty of nature in a abstract way with fancy equipment. Frankly, I am not at the point to fully appreciate it. But I like Mike's interpretations. Great job.   Posted: 08/14/2019 17:15:29



 
Thanks John.   Posted: 08/15/2019 05:13:14



 
This photo has a very ethereal feeling. I love the shine and movement in the water. I like the varied color of the main rock. The 2 floating rocks are confusing to me. I like their coloring but I see 2 flat spot-lit ground patches. Is there a way to lighten their edges a bit to give them a bit of deeper shape? They are an interesting addition to the shot. Very nice capture!   Posted: 08/19/2019 17:25:36



 
Thanks Nancie--I agree with you and will try to fix the rocks.   Posted: 08/19/2019 18:17:28



Theresa Rice   Theresa Rice
I agree with the other comments - this is an unusual and interesting image. Maybe it's just because I've been out with a camera so much at night, but I see the "floating" rocks as overhanging the waterfall. Nice image!   Posted: 08/23/2019 02:57:31



 
Very interesting viewpoint and shot. I like the two rocks. I must admit that at first I thought I was looking at a photo of an animal's paw!!!
It is a very unusual subject, the tip of a rock with falling water shot in the dark. I wonder if you had any horizontal images. I would love to see more from this shoot.
It does inspire me to try some experimental shots that I wouldn't have even thought of, so thanks for the inspiration.   Posted: 08/29/2019 18:14:59