Hopetoun Falls

John  Kowalski

Hopetoun Falls

Hopetoun Falls Otway National Park, Victoria Australia

Nikon D300
Shutter 1s
F 22
Focal L 26mm
18-200 VR

A big thank you to David (Davo) Hibberd for taking me along for the ride to the Otways and showing me some of the wonderful sites such as this one.

Hopetoun Falls belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, All About Water, All Water in Motion (A Camera In The Description Before It Will Be Accepted), Australian Bush ☼ (aspects of realistic Landscapes - ie N0 Abstracts or Macros please!), Nature's Wonders, Nikon DSLR Users Group - 2 uploads per 24 hours and Otway National Park / Great Ocean Road (1/day) Available for sale as

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Hopetoun Falls by John  Kowalski
Hopetoun Falls by John  Kowalski
  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wow, looks like you shot it in the rain too! Beautiful sight!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much for the comment Mel, I only hope I have done this beautiful place some justice with this image. Oh! and you are so right, it was quite a wet day. Thanks again :)

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    A great shot of a lovely spot, well done

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks Davo

  • Alistair Wilson

    Alistair Wilson

    stunning shot mate

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Alistair

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Love the shutter speed here, just the right flow rate to increase that misty feel.

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Thanks again Steve, lucky there was lots of water at the time

  • Vonnie Murfin

    Vonnie Murfin

    beautiful!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Vonnie :)

  • Jay Stockhaus

    Jay Stockhaus

    Fantastic image. Very well done!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Jay

  • Junebug60

    Junebug60

    Awsome!!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    A big thank you Junebug60

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    a very popular spot to photograp and for good reason too, nicely done john, :)) k

  • John Kowalski replied

    Kristina, I thank you for your comment

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Outstanding photo! BEAUTIFUL!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks Stephen, it is a beautiful place

  • Monkee

    Monkee

    wow..!! this is stunning… and tres beautiful! ;o)

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    wow..!! thank you

  • DaveBassett

    DaveBassett

    Nice work. I visited this a couple of years ago, the sun was out and the light absolutely hopeless. Maybe next time…

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks Dave

  • Donovan wilson

    Donovan wilson

    nice. i must go to this place..

  • John Kowalski replied

    I do recommend it Donovan, thanks for looking

  • Vonnie Murfin

    Vonnie Murfin

    Beautiful!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Vonnie

  • adgray

    adgray

    It looks like it’s coming out of the branch If only!
    AWESOME!!! ☼

  • John Kowalski replied

    It’s an awesome place to visit, thank you

  • ccwri

    ccwri

    Beautiful waterfall!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Glorious composition! Once shot these falls back in the days of velvia, am keen to go back with my DSLR :)

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks Simone, hope you don’t leave it too long before re visiting this fabulous place

  • Peter Hill

    Peter Hill

    Very bloody nice

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Peter

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Fabulous shot, such a beautiful location :-))

  • John Kowalski replied

    Sure is a beautiful place Varinia, and thank you for the comment.

  • David Firth

    David Firth

    Nice! Well composed :)

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you David

  • micmac

    micmac

    What a dreamy place,beautiful scene,superb shot!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Your so right, thank you for the comment

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    Wow John this is absolutely dreamy!!! Beautifully captured!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Holly

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    I do not think I would have ever left…..................looks a lot like how i would imagine Eden
    What a wonderful capture….....thank u for sharing it !

  • John Kowalski replied

    Your so right Cat, thank you for the comment

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Beautiful shot..

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks again Jason

  • Randy Richards

    Randy Richards

    Nice work here John, and obviously well loved by the RB community. I like the small rock in the bottom right of the photo, it helps lead into the entire shot.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Randy

  • Nigel Donald

    Nigel Donald

    Beautiful work.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Nigel

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Great flow on hopetoun you’ve got here John, looks a bit limp in summer I reckon.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Travis

  • Via Roma

    Via Roma

    Beautiful foto…

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Via

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    an absolutely stunning and delightful capure!! gorgeous work
    :))

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the comment

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    outstanding image John,I do learn so much from you shots.this is truly stunning.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you ever so much Kathryn, I think my head is starting to swell just a little!!!your too kind :))

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Fantastic shot!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks for the comment Christophe

  • joak

    joak

    brilliant capture with superb framing!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks to you Joak!!!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    So many rainforrest images seem to struggle to show actual depth effectively, not only is the comp and capture perfect but you get a great sense of depth and scale too. Tremendous.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks for the fabulous comment Simon! I appreciate and value your words, cheers!!!

  • Karen  Moore

    Karen Moore

    Just Beautiful

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Karen!!

  • THEFACIALEXPRES

    THEFACIALEXPRES

    lovely shot mate,

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks! and thanks for looking!!

  • Paul Suryawinata

    Paul Suryawinata

    Great shot – looks very fresh and lively!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Appreciate your comment!

  • Ritva Ikonen

    Ritva Ikonen

    Oh, this is such a beautiful image. Love the softness and how it draws you into the scenery.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Ritva! Appreciate your comment!!

  • JennyMac

    JennyMac

    Wow…this is beautiful… the composition is wonderful as is the light… just gorgeous!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Jenny! glad you like it!!

  • Rase Littlefield

    Rase Littlefield

    Awesome shot great control of shutter speed

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the fab comment Rase!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Scott!!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Always wanted to visit this one, now I can see why, beautiful image

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks! it’s never too late, you will be welcome!!

  • brigusser

    brigusser

    Fantastic…..How do you keep your gear dry and stop the lenses misting?

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you brigusser!! I’m not always successful but I try real hard to avoid too much moisture.

  • Lanis Rossi

    Lanis Rossi

    Great photo!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Lanis!!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Beautiful composition and scene!!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Laurie!!

  • Stephen Vecchiotti

    Stephen Vecchi...

    Great mood, dof and exposure on this John.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Stephen!
    Cheers
    John

  • Susan Dailey

    Susan Dailey

    Beautiful!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Susan!!

  • dc witmer

    dc witmer

    looks like a great place to hike, love the shutter speed and ‘rain’ forest effect

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Doug, appreciate your comment and glad you like it!!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Brilliant image !!!!!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Helmutk, much appreciated!!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Gorgeous view!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Svetlana, appreciate your comment!!

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    Wonderful shot, so peaceful,

  • John Kowalski replied

    I’m really glad you liked it Ann, thank you and thank you for the fav!! :))

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    beautiful work John, great composition

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Anthony!!

  • seductress

    seductress

    Paradise!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Sure is! thank you!!

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    wonderful work john, well done :)) k

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Kristina, very muchly!! ;-))

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    Absolutely gorgeous shot !! Looks like a very beautiful spot : )

  • John Kowalski replied

    That it is Sean! thank you for the comment!!

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Stunning capture. You have done it justice. Beautifully done.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much salsbells, much appreciated!! :))

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Awsome!!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Hans!!

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Beautiful image, good milky flow on the water and overall “wet” feel to the image.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you David, appreciate your comment!!

  • William Bullimore

    William Bullimore

    Beautiful composition, perfect exposure, excellent photographer.

  • John Kowalski replied

    G’day William! thank you my friend, appreciate your comment!!

  • tinnieopener

    tinnieopener

    You certainly have done an excellent bit of work here John….It’s a pleasure to be able to view it!!!! Thank you for putting it on RB!!!
    Regards
    Mark

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Mark, appreciate your comment!!

  • funkybunch

    funkybunch

    superb

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you FB!!

  • BigD

    BigD

    good job with the camera settings and it’s beautiful, John

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the comment D!!

  • Andrew Widdowson

    Andrew Widdowson

    What an outstanding image. I do hope to go to these waterfalls one day :-)

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Andrew! You are only a few hours away!! Cheers mate!!!

  • Jim Worrall

    Jim Worrall

    a magnificent image John, I’d imagine you would be very proud of this one, .....well done.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thanks Jim! I thought it came out OK, quite happy!!

  • Rodel Joselito B.  Manabat

    Rodel Joselito...

    beautiful shot of mother nature

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Rodel, appreciate your comment!!

  • Adam Hardy

    Adam Hardy

    Lovely work here John! i believe it is quite a walk into these falls? we only managed to check out Triplet Falls.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Adam! It’s quite a descent but not too difficult, a little harder on the way up.

  • Shane  Walker

    Shane Walker

    A very well taken shot John, top job, Fav

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Shane, and for the fav!!

  • Sue Kane

    Sue Kane

    Gorgeous shot of a magical place John…must get back there one day!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Sue, definitely a magical place!! :))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    The light is enchanting! This is beautiful John!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Sharon, appreciate your comment!! :))
    and thank you for the fav. ;))

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is beautiful, magical and mysterious comes to mind,

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Ann, much appreciated! it sure is all of those things and more!!

  • Thordis

    Thordis

    This is so very beautiful John! Fantastic light an clarity!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Thordis, and thank you for taking the time to look!!

  • Catherine  Alexander

    Catherine Ale...

    Beautiful capture! Looks magical John.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the lovely comment Catherine!!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    A beautiful image!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Barbara, appreciate your comment!!

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    Excellent capture!! Great composition and the exposure is perfect!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Brendan, appreciate your comment!!

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    brilliant John :)

  • John Kowalski replied

    Jenny, I thank you so much!! :))

  • Albert Dickson

    Albert Dickson

    So Nice! Theway you have framed this is spot on!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Albert, much appreciated!!

  • Aleksander

    Aleksander

    beautifully captured John!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Aleksander!!

  • Dominique Ricaud Lacoste

    Dominique Rica...

    Lovely shot, the place seems magical!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Magical it is! Thank you Dominique!! :))
    and thank you for the fav. :))

  • Danielle Knight

    Danielle Knight

    This is gorgeous, really nice work. A fav for me.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the lovely comment Danielle!!
    And thank you for the fav. :))

  • KcranmerArt

    KcranmerArt

    Love these perfect waterfall shots…awesome exposure too!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Kellie, appreciate your lovely comment!! ;))

  • Ludwig Heinrich

    Ludwig Heinrich

    Great capture!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Ludwig!!

  • connieinwi

    connieinwi

    beautiful capture…

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Connie!!

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    Lovely image. I can just feel all that cool damp spray!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Jacqi! you should have been standing where I was!! :))

  • wayne51

    wayne51

    Great capture, I love the water drops on the leaves of the trees. How the hell i missed your portfolio, sorry mate. well done. Wayne

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thats cool mate, and thanks for the encouraging comment!!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    gorgeous image !

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Alessandro!!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    A very well composed image:))

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Tina!! ;D

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Great shot, this looks very pretty and dreamy.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Georgie, it’s a fabulous place!!

  • Raoul Madden

    Raoul Madden

    Impressive image John – you really captured the essence of the scene

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Raoul, much appreciated!!

  • Stephen Vecchiotti

    Stephen Vecchi...

    Great light in this capture.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Stephen!!

  • BettinaSchwarz

    BettinaSchwarz

    makes me feel like you’ve taken me back to some pre-historic place … this is great!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    That makes me happy Bettina, thank you for the lovely comment!! :))

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    wow!! gorgeous!
    xx

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Di, and thank you for the fave!! :))

  • ilpo laurila

    ilpo laurila

    Wonderful capture.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the comment Ilpo!!

  • Patrick Robertson

    Patrick Robertson

    Everything about this photo is great… The feel is great… the capture…. the colours… the lighting… water looks wonderful… I think its fab!

  • John Kowalski replied

    I thank you very much for the fabulous comment Patrick, much appreciated!!

  • JamieGreen

    JamieGreen

    Wonderful framing, POV and exposure…what more can I add…

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Jamie, and thank you for the fave!!

  • MarianBendeth

    MarianBendeth

    Breathtaking!

  • John Kowalski replied

    I thank you for the comment Marian!!

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour

    beautifully composed!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Farras!!

  • Randall Spencer

    Randall Spencer

    Wow John, Top of the line! Judging from the comments that have already been made, you already know that. :o)

    Randy

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Randall, appreciate your lovely comment!!

  • William Bullimore

    William Bullimore

    A really beautiful scene. Well done.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks William, much appreciated!!

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Beautifully captured

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Lyn!!

  • joak

    joak

    crackin shot mate

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the top comment Joak, and thank you for the fave!!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Lovely shot

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Tina!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work…...

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Antanas!!

  • John Dekker

    John Dekker

    awesome when the water is pumping over these falls…..nicely taken John

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you John, it was a lovely wet day to be there!!

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    Awesome shot. went to a few waterfalls while away on holidays and soon learnt to much water coming over the waterfall doesn’t make a good shot. perfect shot John love it. carol

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the thoughtful comment Carol!! :))

  • paolo1955

    paolo1955

    Great workmanship in all your shots

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Paolo, much appreciated!!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Superb,a brilliant capture!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Tina!!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    cheers excellent

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Scott!!

  • Baynanno1

    Baynanno1

    A beautiful image.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks, appreciate your comment!!

  • Karen Willshaw

    Karen Willshaw

    Beautiful as all your images :)

  • John Kowalski replied

    Karen you are too kind! Many thanks and thank you for the fav!!

  • Stefan Trenker

    Stefan Trenker

    very nice work, i like your point of view!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Stefan, I appreciate your comment!!

  • Steven Potashnyk

    Steven Potashnyk

    I can never get enough of shooting this woterfall, excellent capture. :)

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Steven, one of my most favourite place in the world!!

  • Edwin  Catania

    Edwin Catania

    Par axellance---- a true wall hanger-- in Maltese we say PROSIT! —- meaning well done!!!!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you for the wonderful comment Edwin, and thank you for the fav!!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Wow what an amazing location, great shutter speed, the shot has a great deal of atmosphere!

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Shaun, I appreciate your comment!!

  • Beve Brown-Clark

    Beve Brown-Clark

    Does it get any better than this (think not)...such a beatiful composition and the misty rain…perfection!

  • John Kowalski replied

    You are too kind Bev, and I thank you for the encouraging comment! much appreciated!! :))

  • Lisawv

    Lisawv

    Beautiful capture. Excellent composition and veiling.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you so much Lisa, appreciate your comment!!

  • Allan  Erickson

    Allan Erickson

    Back atcha with a “well done mate!” Lovely shot.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Many thanks Allan, and thank you for the fav!!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    Beautifully framed, lovely movement, but what really caught my eye are the subdued colours that perfectly fit with the rest of the photo.

  • John Kowalski replied

    Thank you Peter, I also have to thank the rain and the mist for hanging around and assisting me with the outcome!!

  • BobJohnson

    BobJohnson 18 days ago

    Beautiful Shot John, Water and lighting are outstanding.
    Bob

  • John Kowalski replied 8 days ago

    thank you Bob, very much appreciate your comment!!

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