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Of Ghost and Glass
Published: 2009-11-26 10:56:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 24570; Favourites: 1658; Downloads: 0
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The magnificent Stirling Falls at Milford Sound.Stirling Falls is nestled at the base of a mountain called Elephant Trunk which faces another mountain called The Lion. At 151 metres in height, these falls are three times the height of Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls trumps this with its width, however.
In this image, I have presented the base of the falls. The wispy shape of the falling water resembles ghostly figures suspended in animation, and the impact of the spray then creates the illusion of broken glass on the lake. Keen-eyed observers may discern shapes resembling faces, or skulls, in the mist; a tortuous ghostly face screams out in eternal agony as cloaked and hooded faceless figures look on at the spectacle before them.
I got sprayed from head to toe in the process of making this photograph. It was definitely worth the slight discomfort.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/60s f/5.6 at 40.0mm iso400
Edit: stoked at my second Daily Deviation. Thank you so much (^kkart ) for featuring me.
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Comments: 218
cypher-neo and DAnnsCreations,
Thank you so much for the critique and the lovely comment, DAnnsCreations.
I won't be submitting any more prints through deviantART. No-one is willing to pay for what these works are worth, and, on top of that, the artist sees a fair chunk of their profit go straight to deviantART. It's not a criticism, as I understand this place is set up to make money, however, I will not support it.
If anyone is interested in a print, they can message me privately or leave a message here. I do my own prints on a high-end Epson professional series printer using the best archival papers and inks.
Regards,
H
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I soo agree with @cypher-neo this is a fantastic shot!
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cypher-neo and DAnnsCreations,
Thank you so much for the critique and the lovely comment, DAnnsCreations.
I won't be submitting any more prints through deviantART. No-one is willing to pay for what these works are worth, and, on top of that, the artist sees a fair chunk of their profit go straight to deviantART. It's not a criticism, as I understand this place is set up to make money, however, I will not support it.
If anyone is interested in a print, they can message me privately or leave a message here. I do my own prints on a high-end Epson professional series printer using the best archival papers and inks.
Regards,
H
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"of ghosts and glass". That phrase is incredibly familiar, but I can't put a finger on it.
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afo,
It was the first thing that came into my head. I was chatting on MSN with my neighbour and when I mentioned what I thought the title should be, she just said, "Perfect". I stuck with it.
As for whether it's been used by anyone else before, I have no idea.
Regards,
H
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Aha! I found out where I've seen it before. It's the name of a song. [link]
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amazing photo and best name ! THanks for shot
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Lewis,
No, the title isn't from a poem or the like. It was just the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the finished image.
Regards,
H
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Oh ok, thanks! It's a real beautiful title, as is the photograph
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Lewis,
Thank you, for both compliments.
I have another shot in my gallery, titled, A Moment Forever which, I think, is even better than this image -- if you're interested.
Regards,
H
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No problem! That also looks good, I'll be sure to add you to my watch list
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Amazing! You've perfectly captured the power of the nature here.
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excellent shot! very dramatic atmosphere! congratulations, as well for the well deserved DD! stay well!
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This piece has been featured in my gallery! [link] ^^
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An amazing photo - I'd have gotten saturated too if it meant seeing both the magnificent waterfall and your stunning capture of it. I love the title too - very emotive. There's the start to a story here somewhere methinks!
~Sez
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Sez,
I really want to go back and do it again and see if I can pull something else off. I still have several images of this fall that are yearning to be processed. Ah, if only time allowed.
As always, you rock.
Regards,
Hum
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As long as we make the best with what time we have
Thank you Hum, but I think you rock more
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The image me back to times as old as my soul can remember, it's amazing,I wish I could be your and be there.
I can see masked men who are born of the rocks
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There are shots I come across from time to time that make me stop and think "I wish I could have been there to take this myself". This is one of them, it's a beautiful shot in what looks to be an amazing place.
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Its so etherial, it looks like an image composed from photoshop instead of something natural! Youve really captured something amazing here!
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AHA! I thought I recognized those falls! I went to Milford Sound when I visited NZ a couple years ago. Beautiful place...and a gorgeous shot of the falls!
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I used this piece of ART here : [link]
Best wishes , and warm regards .
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eyesweb1,
Thank you. I'm glad you do.
Regards,
H
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existentialdefiance,
Thank you for the kind compliment.
It's an image that I'm particularly fond of. The print looks sensational.
Regards,
H
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Hi there
I've featured your work in my journal here - [link]
take a look if you like
have a nice day and week,
N.
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