great falls, VA

[fire34fighter]

Took a trip out to great falls this past weekend...I'm still pretty new at this so bring on the C&C!
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[smcaskil]

Is that a UFO in this picture?

 

[fire34fighter]

Is that a UFO in this picture?

No UFOs here. Just a reflection of the sky, with rocks...The black dot I think you're talking about is the tip of a rock sticking out...Or maybe it was a UFO :stun:

 

[fire34fighter]

Nobody? Are they really that bad?!

 

[Silverbackmp]

I think they are all good pics but #3 would be a wall hanger for me. Love the brilliant blue and the details in the clouds and the surrounding rocks give it a built in frame. I might clone out the "UFO" because it is a little distracting. It looks a little surreal and makes you wander for a sec if it is a digitally alterted scene; you can tell it is water but it makes you pause long enough to look carefully and I think this gives it a good deal of interest.

I like #7 as well but I think it may have been a tad better with a neutral density filter and a longer shutter to blur the water.

 

[Coldow91]

I think 3 is really great and I would keep the rock sticking out! I would have tried a long exposure of the falls to show the water moving like this

 

[fire34fighter]

Hows that? I cloned out the "UFO".

 

[fire34fighter]

I think 3 is really great and I would keep the rock sticking out! I would have tried a long exposure of the falls to show the water moving like this

Thanks! I would have loved to try that, and actually thought about doing it, but I was worried I couldn't get a sharp picture since I don't have a tripod yet. I'll probably go back in a month or so, and I hope to try that than.

How long of an exposure does it take to get that effect?

 

[Coldow91]

I look forward to see the shots..

 

[jdgreen92086]

Nice pictures! As far as the length, play with the settings and you will find one that you like. Start fast and then move slower.