overflow by ltodd

overflow

After the storms the dam is overflowing. After so many years of drought and water restrictions in this city, this is a novel sight. Many people stop and watch - knowing just how important water is to our country. The noise and the mist the turbulance creates are fascinating.

I thought a high contrast shot like this would make an interesting HDR, - but in hindsight it is obvious that rapidly moving water is not suitable! (DOH!). Oh well, yet another lesson learnt the hard way!! :D
Wow, that's spectacular. You should tag it for the Ansel Adams theme (artist_adams I think). You could probably do HDR, then add the best exposure of the water on top and blend it in. I've done that with waterfalls. HDR and moving things don't mix too well.
December 4th, 2011  
@mikew Thanks Michael - I did try 'ghosting' but I could not get it to look realistic. I think I may have needed more than 3 exposures. I am laughing now, I can't believe I thought HDR would work!! :D
December 4th, 2011  
wow! powerful
December 4th, 2011  
Very powerful shot Lyn!!
December 4th, 2011  
wow, wouldn't like to be caught up there !!!
December 4th, 2011  
Awesome shot! I went to a dam today, but they never opened it up all the way like that - that's a cool shot
December 4th, 2011  
Amazing power you captured in this shot!!!
December 4th, 2011  
powerful shot
December 4th, 2011  
Fantastic Lyn! Isn't it good to see it flowing like this again. I remember years ago (I'm not saying how many but when I was little) that it used to always be like this.
December 4th, 2011  
It's an impressive shot. I do like it in B&W!
December 4th, 2011  
still an impressive shot!
December 4th, 2011  
This is fab. I like the strength/power :)
December 4th, 2011  
Oh wow... makes my water shots look tame... amazing
December 4th, 2011  
Really beautiful shot! I love the capture of the immense power of the water. Faved :)
December 5th, 2011  
this is so powerful! great capture!
December 5th, 2011  
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