I'm unsure if this is my most successful photograph, as I have taken so many over the years, but among those that I have easily available, I'd say this is my best.
The objects of the picture are the waterfall and pool that lays beneath it. The negative space is filled with detail like the leaves of the large fern plants in the foreground and the crevasses in the rocks in the background. The photo is balanced equally on both sides, with the waterfall on the right side in of the background and the large fern on the left side of the foreground.
Another aspect of the photo that I think makes it great is the line in it. The ferns on the left of the photo are one of the first things that catches your eye and point, along with the ferns on the opposing side, towards the waterfall. This, in turn, points the eye down to the bottom pool and walkway that leads up to it. The eye is then brought around through the plants along the path and drawn back up the photo, past the fern, and along the top: again to the waterfall.
Besides these, it is a truly beautiful waterfall. Ironically, the water in this waterfall and pool carries a bacteria that, if ingested, causes nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea.
I agree - the photo has a really effective balance. I personally like the jutted-out fern that contrasts with the waterfall. The bright green of this fern helps create an even balance with the waterfall. This looks like a magical place. Excellent photography skills!
ReplyDeleteYes 2Pac this is a really good photo, mostly because it is the waterfall from those Herbal Essences commercials. However, it's also a successful photo because there is a great amount of detail in all of the vegetation. My eye gets caught by either the waterfall or the large bright green plant off to the left. And I personally like the cove effect around the waterfall due to the changes in value of the rock wall and plants.
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