Jill Attaway  


Silky Smooth Falls by Jill Attaway

July 2024 - Silky Smooth Falls

About the Image(s)

This month's photo is "Silky Smooth Falls" from the Sandstone Falls area of the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Captured April 17, 2024 with Canon 5D Mark IV; ISO 100, F/10 @ 135 mm. 8 second exposure using a 10x neutral density filter and tripod.


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13 comments posted




Richard Stauber   Richard Stauber
Hey Jill, I'm happy to see that you're working with 10X neutral density filter, there are a lot of fun things to with that glass, especially with moving water. I like the scene you've set up but I think if you increase the brightness it will look even better. Try to bring up the water highlights and the trees are little too dark.   Posted: 07/17/2024 23:23:48
Jill Attaway   Jill Attaway
Hi Richard -

Thanks for the suggestions. I had some time to re-edit the photo. Appreciate your feedback.

Jill   Posted: 07/18/2024 15:27:02
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Richard Stauber   Richard Stauber
Nice!   Posted: 07/18/2024 19:30:59



Shirley Ward   Shirley Ward
I love blurred water, and you have done a nice job with these falls. If it were mine, however, I would have zoomed in and captured the middle action, as the bland water in the lower part of the photo doesn't add anything to the otherwise great image.   Posted: 07/25/2024 20:18:26



Jill Attaway   Jill Attaway
Thanks Shirley - appreciate your suggestions.   Posted: 07/26/2024 15:43:02



Julia Parrish   Julia Parrish
I love waterfalls with the slow shutter speed. It is lovely. I agree that it could be a little more vibrant (I like your re-do) and maybe crop some of the water in front to really focus on the beautiful waterfall.   Posted: 07/26/2024 23:27:16
Jill Attaway   Jill Attaway
Thanks for your suggestions, Julia!   Posted: 07/29/2024 20:41:31



Marilyn Ross   Marilyn Ross
I really like your capture. I also agree that it could be a little more vibrant but I like the motion of the water. Well seen.   Posted: 07/28/2024 18:40:34
Jill Attaway   Jill Attaway
Thanks Marilyn!   Posted: 07/29/2024 20:41:48



Adelet Kegley   Adelet Kegley
Jill on my monitor your original image looks great, the textures in the water are clear. I see three levels of texture. I like the original watercolor throughout looks very natural.   Posted: 07/31/2024 14:16:02
Jill Attaway   Jill Attaway
Thanks for your feedback Adelet - it's always so interesting and helpful to get others' opinions.   Posted: 07/31/2024 15:16:25



Santosh Kumar Balekari   Santosh Kumar Balekari
Jill - I liked more of the edited post with enhanced colors than the actual one. Good one   Posted: 07/31/2024 16:29:36
Jill Attaway   Jill Attaway
Thanks for your comments, Santosh.   Posted: 07/31/2024 17:34:48