Sylvia Falls - Valley Of The Waters
Sylvia Falls – Valley of the Waters was shot in the Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, on 21 April 2008 (a wet and misty day), with a Canon EOS 10D, 28-90mm zoom at 28mm, tripod, 1/2 second, ISO 100.
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Larger view recommended !!
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Update
I finally decided upon and acquired a wide angle lens, always with returning to these magnificent falls a foremost thought:

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Jase812
Fantastic capture mate, fantastic work ,well done.
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Jase. Getting soaked to the skin and walking for hours with my 2 boys was worth it photographically as well as something for the family to do!
Norma Blackburn
This has the feel of one of those old postcards.. very nice
Peter Hill replied
Thanks N!
eXposure
superb nature …
beautiful misty effect on the water
Peter Hill replied
Thank you eXposure – I shot this at a slow speed, half a second, to give it that misty effect, and used a tripod to keep the camera stable so the rest of the image stayed sharp.
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous!
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Helene! Inspired by recent work of Robert Hardy, no less!
Chris Clark
perfection in everyway
Peter Hill replied
wow – thanks Chris!
Lois Romer
WOW. what more can i say.
Peter Hill replied
I’ll take WOW !! Thanks Lois!! Really appreciate your feedback and glad you like it :) (Not long now eh?!)
Robert Hardy
Peter, this is superb, I would be well proud of this! You’ve got the misty water spot on and even a bit of misty forest above to compliment it. Top notch!
Peter Hill replied
Robert, I really appreciate your comment and positive feedback. I have learnt heaps from and been inspired by your own work, so thank you !!! (Best part is, my boys and I had bacon and eggs BEFORE we set off for our 5 hour walk! :)))
aroha
This is brilliant, beautiful!
Peter Hill replied
Thanks for the comment and for favouriting it aroha!
Leah Highland
Stunning! I would never want to leave this place.
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Leah.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Peter well done – not only the stunning photo, but for venturing down in that weather!!! I was up the top at McMahon’s Lookout the day before and it was saturatiing, and a whiteout! I am amazed at you being able to get this image under the conditions. A fav!!!
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Rosalie – we were there on Monday. And yes, total whiteout at the top, but deep down in the valley it was cool clear and crisp! Must admit thought to bribing my 13 yr old to hold the umbrella over me at times while I used the tripod !! :)
Rosalie Dale IPA
Ah now that looks familiar! So does the climb back up – ouch!
Gary L. Suddath
beautiful shot love the tones
Peter Hill replied
Thanks Gary
Theodore Ray
Stunning with clean simplicity!! Makes you want to be there.
Peter Hill replied
thanks kandokid! And we had almost turned back before we got there after a very long, soaked, walk. :)
Namueh
wonderful capture
Peter Hill replied
thanks Namueh
AmyX
oh this is fantastic!
amyx
Peter Hill replied
glad ul like AmyX, thanks
justimagine
“Heavenly” is the first word that entered my mind when I seen this. Superb!
Peter Hill replied
thank you justimagine!
Kathleen Hill
Beautiful, great exposure, looks great in B&W.
Peter Hill replied
Thank you Kathleen, glad u like the B&W version
HotWetSandMob
very nice, black and white sets of the water. great shot
Peter Hill replied
Thanks HWSM!
Robert Hardy
I can’t stop looking at this :-) it’s superb!
Peter Hill replied
Welcome back! Apart from the picture picture aspect, Robert, what are the technical features drawing you back? I’d very much like to know, given I am also drawn back to your own waterfall images. I feel we have different eyes, but then again it may just be the completely different environments of the subjects.
Robert Hardy
Hi Peter,
I’m back again and loving the image! I like the timeless feel of it for starters, your choice of processing is spot on. The thing that makes it so viewable for me is the silky water draping the rocks. You’ve got the ammount of water just right and the shutter speed spot on. The whole image is in perfect balance. My eye starts at the misty forest at the top and follows every silky thread down to the final cascade then returns to the top to start again. I love strong graphic images and this hits my spot.
It’s always interesting to see how other photographers tackle familiar subjects, I’d love to see how you would capture my old favorite, Roseberry Topping for instance and I’d love to try my hand at Sylvia falls one day!
Cheers
Rob
Peter Hill replied
Thank you muchly for your thoughts Robert, and yes, it would be interesting to “swap” hemispheres !
Shelley Heath
Stunning photo
Peter Hill replied
Thank you Shelley!
JLHopgood
Your portfolio is amazing and I can’t comment on every single image that I like because I’d be here too long.
I only hope that one day I can walk as you do, visit these places and capture what I see. I’m stunned
Peter Hill replied
Jo, I am not sure of what to say. Your feedback has warmed my photographic heart, that’s for sure, so thank you. I am glad you enjoyed looking at my work, and I think we are all inspired by each other’s work notwithstanding the distances between us. :)
Jonicool
stunning image!!
Peter Hill
thank you Jonicool!
min7209
This is Awesome picture !!!
Peter Hill replied
thank you min!
Globalphotos
Perfect shot and wonderful in mono, love this :))
Peter Hill replied
Thank you Varinia – yesterday by chance I took delivery of a large framed version I bought from RB, with a bright white matte border and black frame. It now hangs in my office and, if I may so, huge and great to look at, even right now. I am getting another one for me mum for Mum’s day. It is also my most viewed and favourited photograph on RB. I’m really glad u like it too :))
Globalphotos
I love it, am sure it looks fabulous and your Mum will be so proud !!
SoniaE
Great veiling – fabulous shot altogether. Reminiscent of early photography.
Peter Hill replied
thanks Sonia!
Sensiworld
Beautiful soft photo !
I have to go there :))))
Sylvia
Peter Hill replied
Hope you do – it’s awesome – as you descend to the valley floor there is a series of 5 or 6 spectacular falls.
psychedelicmind
Tonal progression and dynamic range contrast well with a solid composition.
Peter Hill replied
thank you!
Julie Thomas
Awesome shot! I don’t think i’ve ever seen a waterfall picture in sepia tones before but i LOVE this!! The sepia is so perfect and it accentuates the water so much more… well done
Peter Hill replied
Thank you Julie, I appreciate the feedback!
lpm1471
Special Peter, very very special
Peter Hill replied
Thank you Lee, and also thank you for Featuring this image in the UK to Australia and Back Group !! :)
Peter Zentjens
I can’t believe I missed this picture! But it was in my very very busy RB/travel period so please Peter, forgive me. ;)
Excellent shot this, has a magical, dreamy quality to it with a superb “flow” of the water in the composition.
Peter Hill replied
No worries Peter ! I daresay though it will luck out in the competition when the judges see yours! Cheers.
Peter Zentjens
Lol, will see about that. ;)
DreamzInspired
Perfection , wow
Peter Hill replied
Wow back at you for that comment. Thanks !!
Stuart Chapman
This image just appears huge and there is a real sense of scale in evidence. The lovely water movement is captured perfectly and even in the soft monotone looks lovely clean and fresh. The portrait view works so well and the numerous cascades throw your eyes all over the image never knowing what to concentrate on before moving on to the next one.
Peter Hill replied
I really appreciate your comments Stuart, especially as I am personally very pleased with this one. I now have it hanging in my office as a large framed print with white background. Can’t stop gazing at the many features, and it feels just as you have described it. Thanks
Lucan Netley ...
nice :-)
Peter Hill replied
thanks Lucan
Angela Churchill
Stunning
Peter Hill replied
Thankyou Angela – your artwork is fantastic btw!
Travis Easton
Stunning shot Peter, mono really works too.
Peter Hill replied
Thankyou Travis – I am glad you like this one.
Ash Sivils
So beautiful, the tones are
my all time favorite!
Peter Hill replied
Ash, your work blows me away, esp Subtle Bliss and The Secrets Of Suicide, so the fact you favour my Falls is humbling. Thanks!
cheridan
beautiful pete :)
Peter Hill replied
thank you cheridan :) thanks for looking.
dinghysailor1
briliant news on the feature! excellent work ….(just fumbling for the right button…)
Peter Hill replied
Ooooh…..... age creeping up on you ????
dinghysailor1
......ouch!
;)
Peter Hill replied
That makes us even :) thanks for the comment btw!
Brandy Bentz-J...
I imagine your boys were thrilled to see such a sight….amazing falls, amazing photo!
Peter Hill replied
I think they were, Brandy. This is a shot taken on the same walk but earlier, when we were half-way down Wentworth Falls:
Peter Hill replied
...and thank you for the compliment! :)
Brandy Bentz-J...
Oh my I’d say you’re right…I had to smile when I saw this one!
anisja
Great ART !!!!!
Peter Hill replied
thank you kindly anisja – it’s my personal fav
Cordelia
A beautiful shot. Love the sepia tones. They work perfectly.
Peter Hill replied
thanks Cordelia!
Tiffany Brown
Very Beautiful! Great Capture!!!
Peter Hill replied
thanks again Tiffany!
Scott Ward
This is a great shot. I love the old photo look. This is definitely a classic.
Peter Hill replied
Glad u like it! Thanks Scott
Joyce Dickens,...
Awesome imagery Peter….this would have made Ansel proud! Terrific perspective and perfect exposure!!!
Peter Hill replied
thank you Joyce!
Maggieposh
Oh what a beautiful picture..Mp
Peter Hill replied
thank you Maggie!
Gary L. Suddath
great shot sepia looks good with this
Peter Hill
thanks Gary!
Paulo Nuno
Incredible shot !
Not only the exposure is spotless but you have created an amazing atmosphere.
Peter Hill replied
I thank you kindly for those comments Paulo!
Steven Agius
Superb shot !
Peter Hill replied
thanks again!
Mikhail Palinchak
So perfectly and beautifully. Thank You!!!!
Peter Hill replied
thanks Mikhail!
Martin Mullen
Wonderful treatment of the subject.
Has a special quality.
Peter Hill replied
thanks Martin
Jared Revell
beautiful shot Peter
Peter Hill replied
thanks kindly Jared – your work is sensational btw – just had a squizz.
failingjune
This is gorgeous wonderful capture!
Peter Hill replied
coming from he who shot one of the most visually-perfect images on RB (Eden) – that’s high praise. Thanks!
Jan Piller
Amazing! So beautiful!
Peter Hill replied
thanks Jan!
failingjune
Hehe, thank you for the title, I appreciate it ;) It truly is an amazing photograph!
lareejc
Stunning beauty!!! I am impressed with the way you acquired the ‘foggy mists and the clarity too :)
Peter Hill replied
thanks again lareejc – I can’t wait to get back there with a wider angle lens next time!
Peter Hill replied
I went back with a wide angle lens:
Peter Jennings
what a magic photo ,great work
Peter Hill replied
thank you greatly, Peter!
imageworld
Wow! Composition is awsome, tonal quality and the lighting also. Love the way youve frozen the water this is the sort of picture we would aspire too! This is our favourite yet.
Peter Hill replied
I appreciate very much your feedback! Thanks!
brianjarvis
timeless
Peter Hill replied
thanks brian!
Joel Murdoch
You got a knack for capturing the feel and atmosphere of waterfalls for sure, great job.
Peter Hill
I appreciate such feedback Joel – thanks!
NautilusBlue
Stunning Peter
Peter Hill replied
ta muchly!
Pamela Jayne S...
wonderfully beautiful!
Peter Hill replied
thanks Pamela!
kathy s gillen...
Congratulations this photo has been featured in Canon DSLR
Peter Hill replied
Hi kathy – I seemed to have missed this! And now don’t even know how long ago! Sorry :( But, thank you!
squires
Incredible shot!
Congrats on getting featured!
Peter Hill replied
thanks squires! Sorry, I missed this feature completely, my apologies.
Sensiworld
Beautiful shot, congrats with feature !
Love the name of this waterfall ;)
Peter Hill replied
thanks for returning to your namesake Sylvia!
van049
Beautiful, fabulous shot!!
Fantastic image!!xx
Peter Hill replied
thanks kindly Van!
Jason Connolly
Superb shot..
Peter Hill replied
thanks Jason!
garts
Wonderful image Peter.
This was once my backyard,when me and my family lived in Penrith.I was a very active bushwalker and this image just inspires me to head for the garage and search for my topo maps and bush walking gear.
Martina Fagan
classic shot:)
Richard VanWart
Mystical beauty! Breathtaking image—Perfect! What a place … I think I’d never leave.
Thanks for sharing this magnificent work with us. Cheers!
red addiction
I’M SPEECHLESS!! GORGEOUS!