Return To Sylvia Falls - Valley Of The Waters

Peter Hill

Return To Sylvia Falls - Valley Of The Waters

I said a few times I would not go back and shoot Sylvia Falls in the Valley of the Waters in Blue Mountains National Park until I got a wide angle lens. This was simply because the full scope of the supreme beauty of these particular falls is within its wholeness, which can only really be shot wide. I got the lens last week.

Return To Sylvia Falls – Valley Of The Waters was shot in RAW using a Canon EOS 10D with Sigma 10-20mm at 10mm with a Warm Filter, ISO 200, 1/10 of a sec at f5.6.

Featured in MASTERS OF THE SCENIC, Blue Mountains of NSW, Canon DSLR, Nature’s Wonders, Shots in the Fog, and Your Magic Place.

Best viewed large!

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I used the word Return in the title to acknowledge an earlier work shot several months earlier in 2008, with a different lens:

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See also Splendour In The Mist, which was shot at the same time as Return To Sylvia Falls – Valley Of The Waters

All three images are included in the Waterfalls Of The Blue Mountains 2009 Calendar, available now:

Return To Sylvia Falls - Valley Of The Waters belongs to the following groups:

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Return To Sylvia Falls - Valley Of The Waters by Peter Hill
  • Bob Fox

    Bob Fox

    Great job. The mist and the shading add a sense of mystery!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Robert!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    outstandingly beautiful misty capture peter – just gorgeous work!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thank you ding – I just wish we could see it full-screen.

  • Robert Hardy

    Robert Hardy

    Hi Peter, this is gorgeous, it really needs to be viewed large (as you say) for full appreciation!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi Rob, many thanks! Yes, full screen view would be nice!

  • Bev Woodman

    Bev Woodman

    Wow! the lens worked well Peter – this is magnificent.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Bev – yes, I am quite pleased with it.

  • Crispin Gardner IPA

    Crispin Gardn...

    This is fabulous Peter. That water has a painted look.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Crispin!

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    A dream like image,very beautiful

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Hans

  • Lesley Hill

    Lesley Hill

    Fantastic work!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks again Lesley!

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    stunning shot!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Els!

  • Lesley Hill

    Lesley Hill

  • Peter Hill replied

    ooh that looks ok!

  • Jeff Stroud

    Jeff Stroud

    Very mystical! I am glad you waited… Great shot, good work!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Jeff!

  • Angie McKenzie

    Angie McKenzie

    stunning image!!!

    congrats on the feature!!!! :)

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Angie!

  • Tate6

    Tate6

    Congrats! Beautiful!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks a bunch!

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    awesome shot…great job with the lighting

  • Peter Hill replied

    Hi Gary – thanks very much!

  • Charlie

    Charlie

    Simply gorgeous and well done, my friend!! I’d love to go out and shoot with you some day!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Charlie! We need to find a pub next to a shoot. Or shoot a pub. Or just go to a pub.

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    I viewed it large and this is absolutely gorgeous! Superb photography! Added to my faves!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Rachel! Glad u like it!

  • Clark Thompson

    Clark Thompson

    Lovely… I’m adding this one to my favorites. Well done!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Clark!

  • Fremme

    Fremme

    so very well done, the composition is super, great setting and what a sight, so very well done

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Fremme!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    yes it looks great!!
    ;)))))

  • Peter Hill replied

    oh you are a naughty girl! but nice :)

  • Anatoliy

    Anatoliy

    It’s nice to see highly professional photographer here!

  • Peter Hill replied

    It’s nice to get such a great compliment! Just don’t tell the real pros here!

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Beautiful work Peter

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks muchly!

  • JeffStockton

    JeffStockton

    Well captured Pete in the foggy conditions on Sunday,this is a standout

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Jeff. It was good to bump into you that day, especially before the hordes descended!

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    Very nice. And yes the wide angle lens is a must!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Nangahma!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Great work, very mystical!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Shaun!

  • Normf

    Normf

    Congratulations on your well earned feature on Nature’s Wonders! Beautiful image

  • Peter Hill replied

    hey thanks Norm! I really appreciate it!

  • Normf

    Normf

    Hey Peter you did well with the 10-22mm. It’s so wide I havn’t found away to bring out the best in such a lens but this is a pefect example.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks again Norm!

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    beautiful image

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Violetta!

  • Matt Hurrell

    Matt Hurrell

    Wonderful shot Peter, well worth returning for!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Matt!

  • chris blackwell

    chris blackwell

    peter this is just awsome good work

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly chris. Out of all the scores of falls in the BM, these are my favourite to shoot by a huge margin. I’m really pleased you consider this image a good result.

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    You are very talented….your photography is beautiful as is this amazing shot! :-))

  • Peter Hill replied

    You are very kind Deb. Too kind.

  • Larrikin Photography

    Larrikin Phot...

    Great shot pete. If your ever in perth… :)

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Brandon – and sorry for the late reply!

  • davtre

    davtre

    Wow that is just amazing! I could only imagine what it would be like to see this.

  • Peter Hill replied

    it’s pretty impressive and is part of a long series of falls. Step a few feet to the right and you’ll join the next one!

    My favourite place in the Blue Mountains.

  • Steven Maynard

    Steven Maynard

    One very nice image congratulations Peter very nice

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Steven!

  • Gavin J Hawley

    Gavin J Hawley

    Stunning image. You jhave done a fantastic job on this.
    Immaculate. well done.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thanks very much Gavin, and for favouriting – much appreciated!

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    This is truely amazing and beautiful!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Robert!

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    This is just stunning!!!!!! Fantastic work!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Nikki!

  • linifer

    linifer

    pure joy

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks linifer! It’s quite joyous standing in front of it taking it all in, so I’m glad I can capture some of that feeling! :)

  • linifer

    linifer

    not only capture it, peter, but put it out there for all of us to share. what a privilege its been looking thru your pf and visiting the places you have been. you are an inspiration and your work is a true joy to view. thank you my friend oxo

  • Peter Hill replied

    You are very kind linifer, I appreciate your comment greatly. Thank you!

  • Judy-Ann

    Judy-Ann

    lovely picture!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Judy-Ann!

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Beautiful image and the misty feel is wonderful!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks lenzart. When I finally got down to the Falls that day I was unsure how the mist and light rain would affect the shot. I think it turned out ok!

  • brianjarvis

    brianjarvis

    great shot

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Brian

  • chris Whitney

    chris Whitney

    The wide angle perspective is great. The details surrounding the falls help to make this dynamic.

  • Peter Hill replied

    great feedback – thanks chris!

  • Cheryl Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Stunning capture!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Cheryl – and for favouritiing!

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Peter, how well worth the wait this beautiful, incredible scene is! Thank you for sharing it with us! – Pat

  • Peter Hill replied

    thankyou Pat, my pleasure! I want to go back up again this weekend as we’ve been having lots of rain.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    It’s wonderful to fit the whole view into an image. This is really beautiful, love the mist! Dee

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly, Dee!

  • chriso

    chriso

    Wow you’ve really captured the beauty of that place – well worth waiting for that lens.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Sure was. Now planning to return with my latest toy – a 24mmf3.5l Tilt+Shift. Can’t wait! Thanks chriso!

  • Michael Matthews

    Michael Matthews

    Brilliant image Peter. This is one of my favourite places.

  • Peter Hill replied

    So I see! Thanks Michael!

  • Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    Pure marvel…

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Milos!

  • Catherine Davis

    Catherine Davis

    Gorgeous Peter! The atmosphere and the colours! Just magical… Well done for going back to get just the shot you wanted! Awesome result!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Catherine. And I’m still returning!

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    So atmospheric, so beautiful!

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks Simone!

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    JAW-DROPPING GORGEOUS! EXQUISITE!!

  • Peter Hill replied

    Well how did I miss this comment DJ??? Sorry!

    Coincidentally, I did not shoot these falls on the recent trip, walking straight past them on the way down as we were on a mission!

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    It’s gorgeous in full-view. What a beautiful site. Nice work! Instant fave.

  • Peter Hill replied

    Thanks Nana, and sorry for the late reply!

  • Paul Manning

    Paul Manning

    truly a magnificent piece of work! just stunning! cheers Paul

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks very much Paul, apologies for the late response!

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Great shot Peter, loads of atmoshpere and mood.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks very much Garth. sorry for the tardy repsonse.

  • Alex Howen

    Alex Howen

    Your gentle image evokes such memories of bush walks in the Blue Mountains. Well done.

  • Peter Hill replied

    thanks kindly Alex – the Valley of the Waters is a magic place.

  • wutz4tea

    wutz4tea

    They’ve already said it ..but this is more than beautiful…..

  • Peter Hill replied

    :) Your feedback is still very much appreciated!! Thanks

  • cowgrl644

    cowgrl644

    Absoulutly haunting! what a gorgeous shot. I love it

  • Peter Hill replied

    Sorry for the late reply – missed your comment, which I appreciate greatly!

  • Barry Feldman

    Barry Feldman

    Such a prehistoric feel to this amazing waterfall image, Mate its a winner. Well done. luv it.

  • Peter Hill replied

    It’s hanging in my office in front of me as I type. Thanks Barry!

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    Just a fantastic, wonderful falls shot in a dreamy foggy setting. Great image.

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Breathtaking beauty, the setting is fantastic, everything in this image works together and makes for and excellent image. You can only be proud of this one!

  • citrineblue

    citrineblue 29 days ago

    Magical really magical, the whole image is perfect

  • Blessedphoto

    Blessedphoto 5 days ago

    This is gorgeous!! Well done!

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