Torrent by graemestevens

Torrent

Last night we were treated to thunder, lightning, torrential rain and winds usually only seen on curry night, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to get this shot, which is something I've always wanted to try - this is the Waiwakaiho River as it passes through a park in town.
This is also SOOC - I've been playing with the Cokin filters again...I don't think it's too bad for a first attempt.
Despite the smoothness of the water - you can still sense the speed and rage of the currents - this is an incredible first attempt!
May 25th, 2014  
Love the silky water and shiny wet rocks!
May 25th, 2014  
@deak68 thanks you very much, it was certainly racing by
@georgiat thanks, I tried to stand on some of those and get to the middle of the river for a shot...no no no no
May 25th, 2014  
ya totally feel as thou I could get wisked away in this current...
May 25th, 2014  
@livvy I nearly did...great "fun" - there's a swimming hole just down from this set of rapids but no one was braving it today
May 25th, 2014  
Nice! I particularly like the color variations in the darker water.
May 25th, 2014  
Fabulous! How did you keep the tripod steady?
May 25th, 2014  
@eyeamlisa thanks very much, it worked quite well I thought
@northy thanks very much, the tripod is just on a large boulder but sitting very low.
May 25th, 2014  
For a first time, this is perfect Graeme! I want to do this kind of shot for a long time to! You do great! I love it. FAV.
May 25th, 2014  
@daneau thank you so much, always appreciated
May 25th, 2014  
That one, dear sir, is a ripper in anyone's language. Definitely a fav for me.
May 25th, 2014  
@golftragic Thank you very much kind sir, always appreciated
May 25th, 2014  
Oooooooooo this is gorgeous! That water is like silk! Fav!
May 25th, 2014  
@mzzhope thanks very much, appreciated :)
May 25th, 2014  
Wow! Fantastic! Love that long exposure!
May 25th, 2014  
@orangecrush thanks very much
May 25th, 2014  
beautiful. love how the water looks
May 25th, 2014  
@jaynspain thank you, it was a bit muddy which is a shame as I would have liked it "whiter" but I guess you take what you can!
May 25th, 2014  
The water seems to match the weather, it looks like it is roaring at quite a speed. Great shot Graeme.
May 25th, 2014  
Great shot. The water looks fantastic
May 25th, 2014  
@dibzgreasley thanks very much, it was fairly racing by
@rachelwithey thank you so much
May 25th, 2014  
Love the smooth water
May 25th, 2014  
@deliad thanks very much
May 25th, 2014  
Sam
It looks like "smoke on the water". I could make millions if I wrote a song about this ;)
May 25th, 2014  
@gigiflower LOL, I don't want to break it to you...
May 25th, 2014  
Stunning Graeme, could be an oil painting.
May 25th, 2014  
the water looks amazing! Stunning
May 25th, 2014  
lovely capture with the speed!
May 25th, 2014  
Love the effect on the water, nice shot
May 25th, 2014  
@ceilidh @cutemagic @bellshanghai2014 @wearing0 Thank you all, always appreciated :)
May 25th, 2014  
This is great, Graeme! I love it! The water looks so smooth and fast! Fantastic effect! A fav!
May 25th, 2014  
Great shot! Love the softness of the flowing water. Fav!
May 26th, 2014  
@harbie thanks very much, much appreciated
@cailts thanks very much :)
May 26th, 2014  
Great atmosphere here. Getting so close to the water has added to the excitement.
May 26th, 2014  
this is wonderful! loving the smoothness.
May 26th, 2014  
@dh it certainly did, but for who? And thank you again
@andrewkru thanks very much
May 26th, 2014  
Wow I love this.
May 26th, 2014  
Beautiful shot! Love it!
May 27th, 2014  
Cool shot of moving water.
May 27th, 2014  
Wow, such a beautiful photo! Very impressive x
May 27th, 2014  
@wanabe @creativefool @klas @lilminimonka thanks all, sorry I've been a bit slow replying, I'm away on business and internet access is dodgy to say the least!
May 28th, 2014  
wow that is gorgeous!! fav!
May 28th, 2014  
Excellent! A long exposure like this is on my bucket list as soon as I get a tripod. This turned out really well.
May 28th, 2014  
@nicoleterheide thanks very much
@jess1204 thanks - I did a "light trail" shot while I was away...
May 29th, 2014  
wonderful filter -ing and effects. Love the tones
May 29th, 2014  
This is simply perfect Graeme: the lighting is suitably moody and the shutter speed is just right to covey the idea of fluid movement and turbulence. Easy Fav.
May 29th, 2014  
@vignouse Thank you very much - much appreciated as always
May 29th, 2014  
@brigette Thank you very much
May 29th, 2014  
Fabulous water, great shot
May 30th, 2014  
@roseolivia thanks very much
May 30th, 2014  
Gorgeous water shot!
May 31st, 2014  
@lorenaavalos thank you very much
May 31st, 2014  
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