Elsie Allen
August 2026 - Cascade
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About the Image(s)
This image was taken with the intent of giving the impression a cascade in a small creek is a waterfall. I would appreciate recommendations regarding the crop. Has too much been included?
Specs: EOS R5 II, RF 100 ??“ 300 mm f5.6 -8 IS USM lens
Settings: f11, 1.0 sec, ISO 50, focal length 259, tripod.
Monochrome conversion in Affinity Photo
6 comments posted
E, photographing water takes a lot of patience and practice. my number 1 recommendation is a tripod, as you did. Number 2 is using the timer function.Clicking without a timer, shakes the camera. This is what I think happened here. You have no focus point. As for angle of view - a lower angle with more context would help. I do think that the diagonal water line is a wise choice that helps the composition a lot. Posted: 08/10/2026 17:21:01
Thank you for this insightful feedback and recommendations, Adi.
Capturing water well is challenging, indeed! I usually use a remote shutter. It that may not have been the case, here. Posted: 08/10/2026 19:32:17
Capturing water well is challenging, indeed! I usually use a remote shutter. It that may not have been the case, here. Posted: 08/10/2026 19:32:17
Elsie you are going to be surprised by my reply but I actually like the color photo better. You don't get to enjoy the addition of yellow/green/dark blue when it's B&W. I also think the water flowing is so much smoother. I like this photo! Posted: 08/12/2026 18:05:07
Thank you, Sheila.
I actually agree with you. In another version, I toned the image blue and enhanced the yellow leaf. It is something I would like to pursue. I appreciate the feedback! Posted: 08/17/2026 04:43:27
I actually agree with you. In another version, I toned the image blue and enhanced the yellow leaf. It is something I would like to pursue. I appreciate the feedback! Posted: 08/17/2026 04:43:27
Hi Elsie, I actually agree with Sheila on this one. In my opinion, the color version works much better, and the warm tones in the background add more movement to the main subject - the flowing water.
And I will also agree with Adi, that if you put a little more focus on the water, I think you could have an ideal photo.
I still really like your idea and creativity, though, and I'd love to see more of your work exploring this same theme!
Posted: 08/17/2026 22:54:17
And I will also agree with Adi, that if you put a little more focus on the water, I think you could have an ideal photo.
I still really like your idea and creativity, though, and I'd love to see more of your work exploring this same theme!
Posted: 08/17/2026 22:54:17
Thank you, Hanna! Posted: 08/18/2026 03:21:06