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Description 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

photofairy In reply to ??? [2010-04-09 15:40:12 +0000 UTC]

perfectly awesome picture!

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RHCheng In reply to ??? [2010-04-08 17:10:00 +0000 UTC]

A stunning shot and a well deserved dd!

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alexandre-deschaumes In reply to ??? [2010-04-08 11:35:26 +0000 UTC]

mh mh GREAT !!

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ILTBY [2010-04-08 07:39:44 +0000 UTC]



You've been featured in my journal - [link]

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donnahagedorn [2010-03-30 09:06:11 +0000 UTC]

wow wow wow.....

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MODDEYDOO [2010-03-30 01:10:16 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic! And I'd say well worth the soaking

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TaGiRoCkS In reply to ??? [2010-03-09 00:53:01 +0000 UTC]


totally amazing shot!!

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EmilyKPhotography In reply to ??? [2010-02-16 02:16:32 +0000 UTC]

you have been featured!





if you do not want your deviation featured, please note me and I will remove it.

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octane2 In reply to EmilyKPhotography [2010-02-16 02:48:31 +0000 UTC]

Dear Emily,

Thank you so much for deeming my work worthy enough of being featured. It's most appreciated.

Regards,
H

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EmilyKPhotography In reply to octane2 [2010-02-16 03:07:17 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure! your photographs are quite breathtaking, especially your astrophotography. I look forward to seeing more from you!

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foggyday [2010-02-11 08:52:51 +0000 UTC]

I know I'm a few days late, but congratulations on receiving a DD for your photo. It's breathtaking in every aspect, and I'm happy to see that it's not too large to view.

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MudBug93 [2010-02-10 17:08:55 +0000 UTC]

The glass look of the bottom and the clarity of the waterfall and mist, give this a true feeling of being frozen in time. Amazing.

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TerraRhapsody In reply to ??? [2010-02-09 13:59:48 +0000 UTC]

The spray looks incredible, such an intense piece

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BarryArmstead In reply to ??? [2010-02-06 15:12:49 +0000 UTC]

Just joined up and who do I find?? G'day mate. You have fantastic work here mate. I am very happy to finally get a good look at all your stuff. If I ever get as good as you at this I will be happy.

Baz.

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oveunEd In reply to ??? [2010-02-06 07:36:44 +0000 UTC]

amazing!

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vixo In reply to ??? [2010-02-06 06:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Magic. Well done, well done. You caught it.

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BlakkReign [2010-02-06 04:58:28 +0000 UTC]

congrats on the DD!

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unmerwe [2010-02-06 04:55:47 +0000 UTC]

spectacular! Congrats on the DD!

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akito-ash [2010-02-06 04:01:22 +0000 UTC]

oh my goodness it's like something you'd see on something like discovery channel XD how cool! thanks for sharing^^

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octane2 In reply to akito-ash [2010-02-06 04:41:58 +0000 UTC]

akita-ash,

I'm pleased you liked the image. Thanks for looking!

Regards,
H

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philztsuki2817 [2010-02-06 02:27:24 +0000 UTC]

worth the DD.... i am loving this to death

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octane2 In reply to philztsuki2817 [2010-02-06 04:42:20 +0000 UTC]

philztsuki2817,

Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind words.

Regards,
H

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rosekampoong [2010-02-06 01:40:03 +0000 UTC]

Wooowww....like this

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snow--skitty In reply to ??? [2010-02-06 00:40:07 +0000 UTC]

Chilling yet beautiful scene.

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QueenAlla In reply to ??? [2010-02-06 00:24:23 +0000 UTC]

<33 Beautiful and mystifying. Love it.
-gives balloon-

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laurotica [2010-02-05 23:59:48 +0000 UTC]

i love the title name
beautiful & stunning.....i love it too

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NITROS124 In reply to ??? [2010-02-05 23:39:42 +0000 UTC]

I can't even fathom this....

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DennisChunga In reply to ??? [2010-02-05 23:08:56 +0000 UTC]

ahhhhhhhhh, and now i see you got a DD!!! congrats my friend....very well deserved one at that!!! best of today's DD's

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CDS-03 [2010-02-05 22:27:02 +0000 UTC]

That is spectacular!

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lonelypinkdreamer [2010-02-05 22:25:23 +0000 UTC]

oh, i see it!

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pwnfuse In reply to ??? [2010-02-05 22:09:49 +0000 UTC]

SHit is so cash mate. Srsly. I love this shot. I get this feeling of serenity and at the same time excitement every time I look at it. It evokes something in me.

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jeffreylai [2010-02-05 21:30:16 +0000 UTC]

incredibly beautiful!
great shot!

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Eve-of-WinterStar [2010-02-05 21:05:18 +0000 UTC]

wow, super-wonderful awesome!!
(I don't have the right words so I used some that come slighly close)
excellent!

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starrysurrealism [2010-02-05 20:53:28 +0000 UTC]

Man I think Middle Earth when looking at this. You did a beautiful job with the detail and atmosphere.

Great detail!

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jrodrox [2010-02-05 20:45:41 +0000 UTC]

very soft and beautiful, wonderful job

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MaLize [2010-02-05 20:07:00 +0000 UTC]

Truly awesome!

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tatello [2010-02-05 19:09:43 +0000 UTC]

Impressive, it seems a painting...

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TwistedAlyx [2010-02-05 18:29:38 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Strangely haunting.

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Attera-totus-Sanctus [2010-02-05 17:35:11 +0000 UTC]

woah.... this is awesome

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octane2 In reply to Attera-totus-Sanctus [2010-06-09 14:33:44 +0000 UTC]

Attera-totus-Sanctus,

Thanks, so much.

Regards,
H

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ratravarman [2010-02-05 17:05:46 +0000 UTC]

Spectacular! It almost seems unreal, like a painting for digital treatment! Truly an enviable natural wonder of your country!

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octane2 In reply to ratravarman [2010-06-09 14:33:26 +0000 UTC]

ratravarman,

Thank you. The digital painting effect is something that I strive for in my photography.

I wish this was in my country. I'm in Australia. Stirling Falls are in New Zealand.

I would like to move there one day.

Regards,
H

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ratravarman In reply to octane2 [2010-06-09 16:15:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the response!

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SnapCapture [2010-02-05 16:46:00 +0000 UTC]

What an absolutely stunning photograph!!!

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octane2 In reply to SnapCapture [2010-06-09 14:31:47 +0000 UTC]

SnapCapture,

Thanks, a lot.

I'm glad I bagged this one!

Regards,
H

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Hervilleville [2010-02-05 15:55:52 +0000 UTC]

amazing job.

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octane2 In reply to Hervilleville [2010-06-09 14:31:16 +0000 UTC]

Hervilleville,

Thanks, heaps!

Regards,
H

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Hervilleville In reply to octane2 [2010-06-10 03:11:34 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome.

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Windercogs [2010-02-05 15:53:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this incredible I love how it almost looked like a painting when I first looked at it. Once again absolutely incredible.

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octane2 In reply to Windercogs [2010-06-09 14:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Windercogs,

Thanks -- I'm glad you notice the painterly look-and-feel to the image -- this is something I strive for, evidence in gallery.

Regards,
H

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