![]() ![]() No two pictures look exactly the same even when taken in quick succession without moving the camera. This is normal for waterfalls in general, but more visible in smaller falls such as this one. Interesting is that the amount of water coming over the falls fluctuates with some significance. The filter also reduces the light reaching the sensor which allowed a longer exposure - creating more motion-showing blur in the water. ![]() To get the ideal exposure, I allowed a very small area of the very brightest water to go pure white - blinking on the LCD during image review.Ī B+W MRC Circular Polarizer Filter, by far my most frequently used effects filter, was used to cut the reflections including those on the surface of the water. Long exposure noise reduction was used in-camera.Ī clear sky was ideal for using a manual exposure setting which I adjusted slowly as the sun set. The Standard Picture Style with a sharpness of "2" was used (I shoot "Neutral" in-camera for a better histogram). This photo was basically out-of-the-camera with the exception of a custom white balance for which I clicked on the white water just below one of the brightest locations in the frame. I'm really liking this compact lens and its also-new sibling, the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens. I'll share more examples from this shoot, but this sample image came from the new-at-this-time Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens. I packed about 50 lbs of gear in with me, but primarily used 5 wide angle lenses on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III. I then brought the girls back to camp (over an hour away including the round trip hiking and logging road driving) and returned alone for the late day shoot. This time provided great scouting info for me and the girls had the great time we all wanted them to have. The plan for this clear day was to take the family to play at the falls during the direct sun and warmth of early afternoon. Cloudy days will also work well, but these are harder to schedule. For the photography goal to be achieved, early-mid-morning and late-afternoon-through-nearly-dark are the best times to shoot this location. You are of course right in thinking that direct sunlight is not the ideal time to be photographing the falls from a landscape perspective. Direct sunlight happens in the middle of the day - the "happy" time for the girls. Rocky Brook Falls are located in the middle of the forest approximately 16 miles from anything (including electricity and paved roads). And I do make the effort to keep "happy" around as life is more pleasurable for all when "happy" is with us. Cold water means warm air and direct sunlight are needed for the "happy" part to happen. There are deep pot holes and a variety of water depths and current speeds in which to enjoy the clear water (note that care must be taken to insure safety here).Ĭoming up against the enjoyment part is the water temperature which varies between cold and really cold. Rocky Brook Falls is beautiful and is a very fun place to play in the water (at normal summer water levels). These trips are always a great experience for them - but not always a "happy" experience, if you know what I'm saying. I frequently drag the family along to the places I shoot. ![]() Welcome to the seen-by-few Rocky Brook Falls in the T15-R9 area of Northern Maine. Of course, the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II Lens' IS was integral to being able to shoot at 1/15 second and 200mm. ![]() The 5D Mark III's Silent mode is quiet enough that I can keep shooting - and go after more unique (and lower success rate) shots such as this violinist in motion-blurred action. When shooting quiet events - and/or those events where the sound of the event is the main attraction, I try to keep my shooting to a minimum - focusing on the insurance shots. Canon Announces RF-S 10-18mm, RF 24-105mm, and RF 200-800mm IS Lenses, Power Zoom Adapter.Preorder the Canon RF-S 10-18mm, RF 24-105mm, and RF 200-800mm IS Lenses.Canon RF-S 10-18mm, RF 24-105mm, and RF 200-800mm IS Lens Information and Expectations.In Today's B&H Deal Zone: Apple 14.2" MacBook Pro with M1 Max – Only $2,199.00 (Save $1,900.00), Lexar, Calibrite, Lensbaby, RockNRoller, Nanuck, GVM.Just Arriving Used Gear at B&H: Canon EOS R6, RF 15-35mm (Save $380.00), 24-105mm F4, RF-S 55-210mm Lenses, Adapter, RRS Ascend-14, BH-55 R5 L-plate.Today and Tomorrow Only: Save 10% on ProMediaGear Carbon Fiber Tripods, Monopods, and Tripod Heads.Today's B&H Used Gear Additions: EOS R6, R50, RF 14-35mm, 85mm F2, Adapters, Alpha 7C R, a7C II, a6700, FE 600mm F4.Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Information and Expectations. ![]()
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