Niagara Falls LE in the Rain
by loey

Comment by wbanning:
Hi Leo,

I note you're a new member, here and your first entry was a great success, then was disqualified. Although this one didn't score as well as the first one, I think it has lots of potential. As in your first entry, you've made effective choices for slower shutter speed creating an attractive blur in the moving water. For this image, I think the "interesting sky" contributes to overall flat lighting and has the effect of creating a overall low-contrast image.

I don't know what your processing workflow is, but if this is a raw image, you should have some leverage with shadow and highlight adjustment that might provide a wider range of tonal contrast.

Glad to see you joining our community. Looking forward to seeing more!

[Edited for minor typo]

Message edited by author 2017-01-08 14:25:40.

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by grahamgator:
Congrats on your first entry and with the Blue!

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by markwiley:
Well crafted shot, Leo. Congrats on the ribbon. Keep it up -- I look forward to seeing more from you.

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by GolferDDS:
Holy cow. Your first entry and you win the Blue! I look forward to seeing more. Congrats.

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by P-A-U-L:
That curve in the water is the cherry on the top. Very nice!! Congrats on the blue!

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by PennyStreet:
Beautiful. Congrats.

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by loey:
Wow! I'm surprised to see my result considering the caliber of talented photographers participating. Thanks to all who voted for me and left encouraging comments. I greatly appreciate it.

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by grahamgator:
Gorgeous; nicely composed especially with the leading lines of the water.

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by Neat:
Absolutely love the water swirls, and reflections in the water. Gorgeous colours and comp, my top pick!

Middle River Autumn
by loey

Comment by Lydia:
Gee golly! I love this! That swirl!