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Critique By:
Andre Denis (K:66407)
2/6/2006 12:40:45 PM
Hi Ann,
Well seen, with a fitting title!
A scene worthy of an Elven community. I can almost hear Enya in the background 
Andre
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Robert Kocs (K:89085)
2/6/2006 12:29:23 PM
Brilliant scenery with splendid view. Love the beautiful
greens and lovely bridge on the background. Looks like
a nice artistic oil painting from the XIX. century.
Really fine colourtones and great details! Very well done!
A fine job dear Ann!
Best wishes!
Robert
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti (K:209486)
2/6/2006 11:17:27 AM
congrats for the front page my dear..and the natural texture !
cheers
roby
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Critique By:
Petal Wijnen (K:50989)
2/6/2006 11:11:50 AM
Wonderful waterfall wimage.... eh sorry image, wot warried away where... ;-D!!! Love the angle and the inclusion of the log on the bottom, super 'slowmo' shot... fabulous silky smooth water, great mood and colors, excellent composition. Hey I think I can see an elf... there on the bridge... on the right... in between the branches... or shouldn't I have drunk that last glass of wine.... LOL!!!
A fantastic (but kind of sad) 'that's why I'm leaving, but not for good' (thank God) story. On the road again.... damn I'm humming again.... ;-D
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Critique By:
X XX (K:259)
2/6/2006 9:35:58 AM
a very nice shot this. For some reason it looks like one of Gerry Andersons miniatures. I like the way you played with the scale.
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Caterina Berimballi (K:27299)
2/6/2006 6:28:40 AM
Oh Ann... this IS Rivendel. I can see why it's your favourite place. Truly magical. As with all your waterfall shots, the eyes are drawn in by the beauty and the heart longs to stay a while...
Take care on your new adventures. Have fun and take loads of shots to share with us when you have time. Your images and critiques will be sorely missed young lady! I'll be thinking of you... particularly if I need help with Oz geography again! 
Looking forward to you checking in when you can. Happy travels. Cheers Ann!
Rina
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Critique By:
Ann Nida (K:45248)
2/6/2006 5:11:19 AM
Thank you for your kind words Kathy. I know this life is a dark and dirty job but somebody has to do it. (hehe)
Seriously thogh - it has it's downside too. Living in a motorhome is no fun when it rains for months and we have 2 dogs who need walking multiple times a day. It's always fun to get the wheels turning again and see new places.
Multnomah falls is about 20 miles east of Portland. there is no reason you couldn't go past there on your way to Bend. Go south along I5 then onto 205 then onto 84. Multnomah (the falls has a 620 foot drop from top to pool at the bottom) is on highway 84 and then you keep going on the same road all the way to Mt Hood then around, up and over Mt Hood to the other side of the mountains to Bend. Yes it's very doable so please try to see it. There is no hiking to this falls either. The car park is right there at the falls and there is a visitor centre there also. Continue on down the road for another quarter mile and there is also Horsetail falls. Again right on the road. No hiking. (I like that part - hehe). Horsetail falls has a 240 foot drop.
I hope you get there. I have a book on all the waterfalls in Oregon, Washington and Idaho and Multnomah is rated as the most scenic in the whole book.
Take care and God Bless - Ann
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Critique By:
Kathy Hillard (K:25721)
2/6/2006 4:46:48 AM
We are sure going to miss your wonderful comments and images while you are gone, Ann! What a terrible life...traveling, taking pictures...sheesh, it must be tough! This is a great shot Ann! I really need to find a way to see this is person some day. My daughter lives in Bend...how far is that from this falls?
Kathy
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Critique By:
Ann Nida (K:45248)
2/6/2006 4:43:36 AM
Thank you Susie for your lovely comment. I do find WiFi Hot Spots on our travels but they usually just allow me enough time to send and receive emails but Ina did have a good idea. Maybe I can post some postcard shots of our travels as time and internet connection allows. Just to say hi and give an update of where I am from time to time. Will try to do that. I still have a month or more to go but we are getting busy with preparations to get on the road so will come into UF as time allows. Thank you for all your encouraging comments and continued support Susie. You and Kathy have become inspirations to me both in your works and your friendships.
Cheers and God Bless - Ann
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Critique By:
Susie OConnor (K:34798)
2/6/2006 4:31:55 AM
Hi Ann,
What a gorgeous image. The bridge is just about as picturesque as could be. It looks just like a painting. The waterfall is lovely too.
I will miss your posts and your comments. I sure hope that you can check in from time to time. With so many wi-fi spots I hope you can keep us updated as to your whereabouts.
Take care. Enjoy the sunshine!
Susie
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Critique By:
Ann Nida (K:45248)
2/6/2006 4:25:20 AM
Thank you Kathy. I often seem to find myself on the front page for being flappy mouthed. (haha)
Cheers - Ann
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Critique By:
Eb Mueller (K:24960)
2/6/2006 4:20:13 AM
Georgeous mood here, Ann. It does look like a movie backdrop! It is very mysterious with the soft focus created by movement in the foliage. Wonderful framing.
Eb
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Critique By:
Kathy Hillard (K:25721)
2/6/2006 4:15:09 AM
Congrats on Critique of the Day, Ann! If anyone deserves it you do!
Kathy
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Critique By:
Ann Nida (K:45248)
2/6/2006 3:14:48 AM
Hi Don, Thanks for dropping by. If we haven't found a house or land to build or buy by next winter we plan to head your way as we aren't going to have another winter in this motorhome here in all this rain again. The lifestyle is great while the wheels are turning and the sun is shining but if that rain or snows strands us it's no fun. Will keep you posted.
Cheers - Ann
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Critique By:
Ann Nida (K:45248)
2/6/2006 3:11:17 AM
Thanks for taking the time to drop by Winston. I've been practicing waterfalls all winter as I'm in an area where there are waterfalls all around me. (it's a good thing I'm digital cause I could never afford the film - hundreds upon hundreds of photos later...) My earlier shots were very burnt out in patches but the more practice I get the more I get right in-camera and the less post work P/Shop I do to them. I usually sharpen my images and bump contrast before uploading images to UF but in the case of these waterfalls I inentionally leave them soft as that's how I feel this particular waterfall achieves its best mood. This was shot in Autumn/Fall and that's why there's so much nice colour in the vegetation. I've enjoyed all the waterfalls this winter but I'll be glad to see some sunshine when we leave here as I'm solar powered. NEed some sun.
Thanks for dropping by Winston.
Cheers - Ann
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Critique By:
Kelly Duntley (K:13889)
2/6/2006 2:56:21 AM
Look who's talking!!! I see YOU HAVE posted gobs and gobs of pictures yourself!!! Little missy right back at ya......(my tounge is sticking out of my mouth and is pointed to you)... Ok, so now that my chidish ways are over, for a second, I can make a comment on your photo if you allow me!!!
I see why you have so many posts of this waterfall!! It is magical looking now matter what season that it is photographed. Doesn't hurt that you are taking the pictures of it either. Beautiful. I think it is the bridge that really sets this waterfall off from all the rest of the falls that people take pictures of.
Kelly
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Critique By:
Winston Hawke (K:912)
2/6/2006 2:53:11 AM
Another beautiful photo Ann. It seems we share a love of waterfalls!
One question, did you alter the levels, in particular the white output, in Photoshop?
Such a beautiful location, the little bit of softness to the photo combined with the warm tones of the foliage give this shot a lovely vintage feel. Well captured.
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Critique By:
Don Loseke (K:32503)
2/6/2006 2:12:55 AM
Hi Ann, you need to winter in Az where the sun shines almost every day.. Will miss your beautiful work. This is a great one that you have been saving. This looks a lot like a painting. I bet you are pretty water logged being in that country all winter. Happy traveling and let us know where you are from time to time. Don.
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Critique By:
Gustavo Scheverin (K:164501)
2/6/2006 12:51:35 AM
Espectacular!
Un gusto verte nuevamente!
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Critique By:
Manu (K:13082)
2/6/2006 12:14:26 AM
Bizarre alien form....and they chose to land in the US of A....well, well, well...
Nice shot, hope you didn't wake them...?
Manu
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Critique By:
Gary Dyck (K:12834)
2/5/2006 11:37:13 PM
Hi Ann!! Wow, this really is mystic in appearance and aptly named!! Another fine shot indeed!! And what do you mean spring is nearly here?? we've still got 4' of snow on the ground here!! hahaha. Well, enjoy your travels and keep us up-to-date!! Always enjoy your photos and your insightful comments!! Cheers, Gary (o:
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Ina Nicolae (K:44481)
2/5/2006 11:37:07 PM
Added to my favorites
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Ina Nicolae (K:44481)
2/5/2006 11:35:28 PM
Hi Ann, awesome image of your favorite waterfall! This one is so romantic, because of the warm fall colors and the rich plentiful foliage. I love that log in the foreground and the bridge looks as if it grew there, so perfectly integrated. The soft hazy light is superb around it, and over the green hill. A very warm and soothing image, and painterly dreamy composition!
So sorry to think that you'll be away for a longer time, but I'll be looking forward to your updates and possibly UF postcards from your travels! Cheers, Ina
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Critique By:
Rashed Abdulla (K:163889)
2/5/2006 11:34:46 PM
Perfect expouser here , a wonderful image with very great shutter, composition ,detaisl and colors , so plesent to view and to enjoy , all of the best my friend ..
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Johancharles Boers (K:4370)
2/5/2006 11:20:57 PM
Ann,
A really nice photo. I like the fact that you used a slow shutter speed to keep the motion of the water. On another note be safe in your travels and I look forward to seeing more of your.
Chuck
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Andrej V (K:6693)
2/5/2006 9:56:06 PM
Fantastic and interesting!
Andrej
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Critique By:
Winston Hawke (K:912)
2/5/2006 9:36:20 PM
Ann, this photo is stunning. The balance between reflecting water and mountain scape is lovely, the colours are gorgeous. So fortunute to find such still water flanked by such incredible geography. The only thing I would like to see is the exposure down a notch, though perhaps a levels adjustment in PS would fix this. The moutain face flares out a little too much in my humble opinion. Not sure if you are facing east or west in this shot, but if you get a chance, try getting back there on either dawn or dusk with the first or last vestiges of sunlight catching the mountain face - I would love to see the colours of the rocks brought out by the warmth of twilight.
Beautiful capture.
Cheers, Winston.
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Critique By:
Weston Dru (K:3243)
2/5/2006 5:54:20 PM
Excellent!!! 10/10
Regards
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Critique By:
Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia (K:96391)
2/5/2006 5:19:18 PM
marvelous bucolic scene. wonderful mood. 7
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Critique By:
Jeroen Wenting (K:25317)
2/5/2006 10:34:25 AM
Another of your mediocre images Ann?
Really nicely done, well lit and composed. Maybe a tad too tight, but I don't know the scene and it's quite likely given your skills that this is the best composition given the surrounding terrain.
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