I often shoot waterfalls in the UK. One item I ALWAYS carry is a set of mini-crampons (ice spikes). They are a major contribution to safety as many falls are in steep, muddy, difficult gorges and require negotiating slippery, moss covered rocks in stream beds. I sometimes shoot stitched panoramas when objects are obstructing a good composition and I don't have a wide enough angle lens to compensate. Also this sometimes gives a more pleasing perspective.
Yes! I needed my crampons that fit over my boots. The last time I visited the final falls in the video it was icy and snowy. It just slipped my mind. Great point on the panos. The final photo is actually a vertical pano of 3 horizontal compositions
David, I enjoy your photography because it's thoughtful. Waterfalls are a vertical motion, so I usually prefer a horizontal composition if the area is not too cluttered. More for the eyes to see. Vertical motion in a vertical shot is eye catching, but can quickly becomes boring, too one note.
Always enjoy your videos and your composition strategies. The first location looks like the big rock at the bottom of the steep bank on the road to Tremont. I'm probably wrong but the twin falls location could be off the Greenbriar road. Regardless, beautiful work.
@@LandscapePhotographyUniversity I understand about avoiding specific locations. All I can say, 20 yrs ago I could have made it to the big boulder. Now, all I can do is look down at it and think "if only".
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Yessir! Such a good video!
Thanks cuz!
I often shoot waterfalls in the UK. One item I ALWAYS carry is a set of mini-crampons (ice spikes). They are a major contribution to safety as many falls are in steep, muddy, difficult gorges and require negotiating slippery, moss covered rocks in stream beds.
I sometimes shoot stitched panoramas when objects are obstructing a good composition and I don't have a wide enough angle lens to compensate. Also this sometimes gives a more pleasing perspective.
Yes! I needed my crampons that fit over my boots. The last time I visited the final falls in the video it was icy and snowy. It just slipped my mind. Great point on the panos. The final photo is actually a vertical pano of 3 horizontal compositions
@@LandscapePhotographyUniversity great minds etc😀
No doubt! Lol
Been a fan of your channel for years. Good to see you out in field shooting. The Smokies is favorite hang out of mine too.
Hey Ron! Really appreciate the kind words! The Smokies are the best!
David, I enjoy your photography because it's thoughtful.
Waterfalls are a vertical motion, so I usually prefer a horizontal composition if the area is not too cluttered. More for the eyes to see. Vertical motion in a vertical shot is eye catching, but can quickly becomes boring, too one note.
Really appreciate the kind words!
Great info David. Both images are awesome. I personally like the horizontal better. I like having that waterfall take up all of the foreground.
I think I’m with you, Mark!
Always enjoy your videos and your composition strategies. The first location looks like the big rock at the bottom of the steep bank on the road to Tremont. I'm probably wrong but the twin falls location could be off the Greenbriar road. Regardless, beautiful work.
So glad you enjoyed the video! Appreciate your kind words. As for the locations… I plead the fifth
@@LandscapePhotographyUniversity I understand about avoiding specific locations. All I can say, 20 yrs ago I could have made it to the big boulder. Now, all I can do is look down at it and think "if only".
Hahaha it’s verrry sketchy to get down there
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Ayyyy thank you! Appreciate you watching!