Adi Ben-Senior, BPSA
October 2026 - Douglas Falls
About the Image(s)
I went with a couple of friends to visit WV with the idea of photographing multiple waterfalls.
Camera Nikon z09 with a 24-120mm zoom lens @f22; iso 32 ;
SS 1" ; Aperture priority ; tripod.
Edit basic adjustments of tones and contrast.
11 comments posted
Adi - Great mood here and slowing down the water flow was definitely the way to go. You have achieved wonderful detail in the rocks and created a nice contrast between the rocks and the milky water. I wonder if you might have gotten better sharpness by using a higher ISO resulting in an f stop closer to f8 or f11. Posted: 10/07/2026 19:04:53
Hi J, a couple of notes:
1. Indeed closing 2 stops from the widest opening will provide the sharpest image of the lens. ( f8 here)
2. A higher ISO and a more open aperture will result in a shorter exposure, resulting, elimination of the movement effect.
3. f8 / f11 @50mm focal length will reduce the depth of field and the first few ft will be out of focus.
My main considerations are: First, the long exposure. Second, hyperfocal distance.
Posted: 10/18/2026 13:31:53
1. Indeed closing 2 stops from the widest opening will provide the sharpest image of the lens. ( f8 here)
2. A higher ISO and a more open aperture will result in a shorter exposure, resulting, elimination of the movement effect.
3. f8 / f11 @50mm focal length will reduce the depth of field and the first few ft will be out of focus.
My main considerations are: First, the long exposure. Second, hyperfocal distance.
Posted: 10/18/2026 13:31:53
Oh I like this photo. The softness of the trees and then the milky water lead you all the way through the photo, rock by rock. Nice job! Posted: 10/09/2026 16:52:22
Thank you Posted: 10/18/2026 13:23:43
This is a beautiful image, Adi!
The falls lead right into the swirling water and down into - an abyss???
My only suggestion is to consider toning down the highlights in the tree branches. They pull my eye away from that lovely water! Posted: 10/15/2026 21:45:03
The falls lead right into the swirling water and down into - an abyss???
My only suggestion is to consider toning down the highlights in the tree branches. They pull my eye away from that lovely water! Posted: 10/15/2026 21:45:03
Yea. I agree Posted: 10/18/2026 13:23:23
The slow shutter speed creates a silky, smooth flow over the rocks. The framing naturally guides my eye from the waterfall down the cascading stream, and then swirls out of the image.
The dark recesses under the right-hand trees and lower rock crevices lose some texture. Try lifting the deep shadows slightly to help bring them back. Pulling down the whites or highlights might also recover detail in the washed-out sky.
Overall, it is a lovely shot. Posted: 10/16/2026 15:29:20
The dark recesses under the right-hand trees and lower rock crevices lose some texture. Try lifting the deep shadows slightly to help bring them back. Pulling down the whites or highlights might also recover detail in the washed-out sky.
Overall, it is a lovely shot. Posted: 10/16/2026 15:29:20
Thank you I appreciate your thoughts. In reality there is no light reflecting from this area. In my view opening too much will distract from the main feature - the water.
Posted: 10/18/2026 13:22:53
Posted: 10/18/2026 13:22:53
My taste is a little different from the rest of the group. The milky water is slowed down too much for me to the point where no movement is observed. Posted: 10/16/2026 19:06:06
Fair enough Bill. Thank you Posted: 10/18/2026 13:20:43
Adi, this is an example of an ideal waterfall photograph for me. I love how the black and white tones work together, adding so much depth and dimension to the frame. I also really like the framing and the choice of shooting angle - the perspective makes the composition especially captivating. Everything works so beautifully together! Amazing job as always! Posted: 10/27/2026 13:27:14