Sunset Cascade
Taken on a beautiful evening at Wattamolla in Royal NP just south of Sydney Australia.
This is a blended exposure of two identical shots – one shot was taken to expose for the water and to catch its movement, the second shot to expose for the sky. I then combined them in PS. I find this technique gives you a lot more control over an image than by simply using a graduated density filter. I kept the aperture the same for both shots (f/8) but the sky was a 1sec exposure and the waterfall 30sec – so you can get an idea how wide the dynamic range was here.
Canon 30D
Tv – 1sec-30sec
Av – f/8
ISO – 400
FL – 21mm
Circular Polarising Filter
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John Segon-Fis..., 8 months ago
Words fail me!
Sharon Hammond, 8 months ago
Beautiful work
Aphoto4You IPA, 8 months ago
FANTASTIC…speechless….
Aphoto4You IPA, 8 months ago
i have to post again…i just read the whole info….THANK U FOR SHARING THIS WITH the world…very important….
Jerome, 8 months ago
Such an awsome shot, love your work!!!
janeyx, 8 months ago
looks awsome
Antanas, 8 months ago
Fantastic….
Jeff Burns, 8 months ago
Absolutely brilliant shot. Perfect exposure
Helene Kippert, 8 months ago
Stunning!
Brian Puhl IPA, 8 months ago
perfect in every aspect! beautiful capture!
christieking, 8 months ago
Magnificent!
Angi, 8 months ago
This is a beautiful shot. The warmth of the sky looks like it’s reflected in the rocks below.
Cliff vestergaard, 8 months ago
Truly well done !
Douzy, 8 months ago
How gorgeous is that blending job!!! The contrast between the orange sky and the blue of the water is eyecatching and luminous. I love how the top of the rocks actually reflects the orange. And of course, the smoothness of the running water would make every landsacpe photographer drool with envy! :)
Geoff Coleman, 8 months ago
Thanks to everyone for your generous comments.
collectiveone, 8 months ago
Very Impressive!
Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago
Wowza! Fantastic shot!
Daniel J. McCa..., 8 months ago
Simply beautiful!!!
Benjamin Young, 7 months ago
This is really nice. I love the tones and the depth really gets my attention and holds my interest.
hdphotos, 7 months ago
Brilliant image, the blending has achieved a beautiful result, love it!!
Deri Dority, 7 months ago
Stunning!!!! The tonality is incredible. Really well done!
Dave Aarons, 7 months ago
Very nice
Jennifer Woodward, 7 months ago
Gorgeous. I’m mesmorised!
Gayle Shaw, 7 months ago
Absolutely stunning!!
Daniel J. McCa..., 7 months ago
Fantastic photograph!
Kimberly Palmer, 7 months ago
Wasn’t much to search… hehehe but I enjoyed seeing your images.
This is breathtaking. =)
vonne, 6 months ago
Very nice!
David Iori, 6 months ago
Beautiful work
Mel Brackstone, 6 months ago
Fabulous work, love what you’ve done here!
Charlie, 6 months ago
Geoff….first time to your site….WOW!! This is a truly awesome image!! Beautiful post work on this.
Michael Bermi..., 6 months ago
HOLY COW!!! This is unbelievable Geoff. I am speechless.
Robert Mullner, 6 months ago
Oh so brilliant.
Michael Rowley..., 6 months ago
as above , just brilliant
chriso, 6 months ago
I’m sure either of these shots would have been amazing but the blended version is stunning. Great colours in the sunset and perfect exposure of the falls.
Gene Praag, 6 months ago
Absolutely stunning! Fantastic image!
spiritofthemaster, 6 months ago
what pleasure to the eye.
I love this!
What a beautiful place this is and captured at the perfect moment in time.
well done!
Holly Werner, 6 months ago
Stunning image.
Geri Bragg, 6 months ago
wow ! awesome.
LaFleureRouge, 5 months ago
This is just beautiful perfect in color and texture but still hold true to detail.
Tyvm my friend for your comments on my humble works.
RED
Kenny Gulley Jr., 5 months ago
wow!
Alan Findlater, 5 months ago
really good work well done
Alan Findlater, 5 months ago
really good work well done
ninab731, 5 months ago
WOW!! I am at a lose for words – amazing great art great picture :) i love it
Nikki Trexel, 5 months ago
wonderful capture and assimilation, geoff! a true HDR, even if it’s only two shots. this is really beautiful.
Carlos Teófilo, 5 months ago
Waw! Beautiful.
Halcyon007, 5 months ago
It’s not often you get to see a waterfall combined with a sunset so this is a real treat. The water movement is just right, a real gleam and bounces off the rocks nicely to widen at the bottom.
The sky is a magnificent colour and the overall control over the lighting is magnificent.
Geoff Coleman in reply to Halcyon007’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you Stuart for this very considered comment – I really appreciate it when someone goes to the trouble of writing a detailed comment, particularly when they are as accomplished a photographer as you are.
batm, 5 months ago
Me Too Mate!
Jared Revell, 4 months ago
Just stunning !
I love all the detail in this shot from the sunset, right down to the movement of the falls and the lighting.
Something I’ve never thought of before; a waterfall at sunset, I just think this is superb Geoff, well done.
Geoff Coleman in reply to Jared Revell’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Jared for taking the time to write an extended comment – much appreciated
Ata Alishahi, 4 months ago
wow, amazing :)
jwawrzyniak, 3 months ago
this is so amazing! beautiful!
peter hoenderdos, 3 months ago
very good
crashandburn, 3 months ago
Great idea for the double exposure. Personally I would have maybe done a long exposure with a flash to illuminate the fore ground, but who knows how it would have turned out. Yous is simply amazing
Anette Tyler, 3 months ago
Beautiful image. i love the movement in the waterfall
Matt Halls, 3 months ago
Absolutely amazing result…perfect in so many ways!
Mike Davitt, 3 months ago
faved,faved,faved!!
Ryan Wright, 2 months ago
Expertly showcased! Great splice and great captures
JMontiel, 2 months ago
I love this, its sort of an orgy to my eyes in a weird way. Beautiful work.
bamagirl38, 2 months ago
This is GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!
deegarra, 2 months ago
wow beautiful
ADuDeWiDaCaMeRa, 2 months ago
great job with this congrats
KarDanCreations, 2 months ago
fantastic work, such a beautiful scene
elle2231, 2 months ago
lovely photo
ByrneFoto, 2 months ago
Stunning shot Geoff! :)
Claire Farley, 2 months ago
Go to the top of the class….Brilliant work!!!! 10/10
KCphoto, 2 months ago
Amazing capture!! :)K
Holden Niss, 2 months ago
The water is like silk. Absolutely fantastic.
Mindy McGregor, 2 months ago
Fantastic shot! Very beautiful and majestic looking!
davehiskey, 2 months ago
Nice image…
palegirl, 2 months ago
This has to be the perfect shot that we all aim for !
Great sky, cool waterfall this has it all..
Heather Rivet..., 2 months ago
wow,,,,wow,,wow
Jeff Burns, 2 months ago
Breathtaking shot AWESOME
AnaCBStudio, 2 months ago
Gorgeous image…beautiful comp and details
djlampkins, 2 months ago
The perfect shot… and perfect post-production work… done masterfully! An instant favorite!!
DarlaReeves, 2 months ago
Gorgeous work! Very nicely done!
Geoff Coleman in reply to palegirl’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you for your particularly lovely comment
Geoff Coleman in reply to djlampkins’s comment, 2 months ago
Thank you for your thoughtful and specific feedback – much appreciated.
Jodie Elchah, 2 months ago
Simply Stunning!!.. Thankyou for all that information too. Jodie
pepper08, 2 months ago
breathtaking
Liesl Yvette W..., 2 months ago
how lovely. Teh light is beautiful, and the image is so tranquil.
Beautiful work
zaffokioko, 2 months ago
This is AMAZING!!!
mmills3080, 2 months ago
so beautiful. I LOVE this!!
Jill Doyle, 2 months ago
Fabulous.
Nikki Mulkern, 2 months ago
Wow!!! This is stunning, wonderful image!
Keithwelding, 2 months ago
I’m impressed. I copied your explanation. I’d like to have a go at this blending technique as well.
congratulations.
awgphoto, about 1 month ago
This is one of my favourite and thank you for the info too. Love your work a lot.
ScottH711, about 1 month ago
Beautiful image. Simply stunning!! Thank you for sharing your technique as well.
Sandra Fisher, about 1 month ago
Wow!!! How clever!
Frank Legault, about 1 month ago
I am speachless…Sunset combined with a waterfall, and the quality of you image…This is fabulous!!!
jennyc15, about 1 month ago
far out. that is such a beautiful picture.
where is it??
Mark Richards, about 1 month ago
Excellent captures and blending work Geoff!
greenfrog153, about 1 month ago
Stunning image Geoff.
MikeMcA2, about 1 month ago
Great filtering and exposure.
MeghanFish, about 1 month ago
Wow this is beautiful.
eXposure, about 1 month ago
what does one say at the sight of perfection …
Don Quackenbush, about 1 month ago
this is so beautiful that i can’t find the words to do it justice
Noel Elliot, about 1 month ago
Stunning colours and great exposure control
ljtaft, about 1 month ago
This is simply amazing..Sunset colors and the blue of the water, are calming
Michelle Whennan, 29 days ago
Absolutely amazing
LoneAngel, 28 days ago
stunning photo
igotmeacanon, 24 days ago
stunning photo, thanks for the explanation of you technique
ELENNE BOOTHE, 22 days ago
Truly amazing, simple beautiful.
Cathy Cavolo, 18 days ago
Lovely shot. Thanks for sharing your technique too, it is most inspiring!
Mark Ross, 11 days ago
Wow, what a gorgeous work of art this is! You’re good Geoff. You’re one of those really special talents in the world. I’m so pleased to come across your work. Are you a pro as in you make your living doing photography?
-Mark
AllshotsImaging, 7 days ago
Beautiful work Geoff. Top blending job and a fantastic end result.
Geoff Coleman in reply to Mark Ross’s comment, 6 days ago
Just noticed this lovely comment Mark – thanks so much and sorry I didn’t reply earlier. Not a pro (I wish – like everyone else).
andrewt, 5 days ago
this is unbelievable. awesome work :)
Kristina Kitch..., 5 days ago
awesome shot geoff :) k
Rosina Lamberti, 3 days ago
what an incredible exposure to capture movement and stillness.. great shot