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Little Falls Dam
Posted by Slackwater - don (spokane, United States) on 4 November 2009 in Documentary & Street.
The smooth water above the Little Falls Dam is deceptively smooth and inviting of the unwary. This shot of the overflow shows the enormous power which would suck any boat or floating object over the dam very quickly. The white water blew out to blank white, but I liked the dynamic appeal of the heavy water flow. From last spring.
Luke Wiley from Spokane, United States
Water can be a very destructive force for sure!
4 Nov 2009 5:44am
Richard Standley from Carquefou, France
Great capture Don. We can really feel the power of the waters!
4 Nov 2009 8:12am
grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom
Beautifully composed Don with the cotrast between stillness and frenzy. those little uprights on the edge have a profound effect on the water don't they.
4 Nov 2009 11:14am
yz from Hungary
very interesting point of view that makes this shot unique and creative
4 Nov 2009 12:39pm
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
You found a terrific vantage point. At first glance I thought that one pole was a person. Silly me.
4 Nov 2009 2:43pm
MARIANA from Waterloo, Canada
wow.. .LOVE it ! These tones and water looking like a glass is awesome .
4 Nov 2009 3:01pm
bekkah from Pennsylvania, United States
fantastic, I agree with Mariana, areas of the water look very much like glass...wonderful!
4 Nov 2009 4:45pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
I agree. The heavy water flow is a powerful attraction in this very interesting shot. Well-done.
4 Nov 2009 5:04pm
Michael from Shell village, United Kingdom
A wonderful shot Bill, I love that fluid line separating the placid lake and the overflow.
4 Nov 2009 5:45pm
Christel from Köln, Germany
Good evening, Don,
You're right, it is too dangerous to cross this dam. They have reproduced the moment and the naturalness of the water very well. I hear the rushing water and feel the power emanating from it. Thank you for all your comments on my web page. Dear greetings Christel
4 Nov 2009 8:29pm
beanow from Warsaw, Poland
Fantastic composition Don. Very dynamic image - extra water - action.
4 Nov 2009 8:41pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Your vantage point is at just the right level for us to see the glassy pool and the powerful water flow. Nice!
4 Nov 2009 9:36pm
Andrés from Chapel Hill, United States
I like very much the way you cropped this photo. Very neat contrast between the horizontal and vertical lines of water.
4 Nov 2009 10:24pm
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
A dynamic composition and your point of view is supeb. I like the edge of the water where the stillness and the falls meet.
5 Nov 2009 2:48am
Lambspun from Madison, Maine, United States
Very nice composition! Beautiful landscape and dam.
5 Nov 2009 4:01am
Nikon D300
1/400 second
F/10.0
ISO 200
225 mm (35mm equiv.)