Cachoeira da Fumacinha, a photo from Bahia, Northeast

Photographer's Note

This year Fumacinha had a lot more water than during my first visit in 2008, wherefore the - under normal conditions - already pretty difficult 2-day-hike turned into a real adventure. ;-)
The Canion da Fumacinha is located in the southern most part of the Chapada Diamantina National Park.

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giorgimer (35017) 2009-06-22 14:46

Hi,

impressive shot, where the power of nature comes out in a great way. Impressive scale, the man is well positioned.

Compliments!

Gio

batalay (41261) 2009-06-22 14:53

Hello Karsten,

This is a view of jaw dropping power and beauty. You've composed and exposed the image to perfection! Well done. The use of a tripod was wise for a 1/10 second shutter speed. The static areas are sharp, whereas the falling water appears like a a gaseous fluid.

Warm regards,

Bulent

DannyJ (292) 2009-06-22 17:58

It's a beautiful stand-alone image, but the person really gives it scale. What an amazing place! Nice work...everything looks perfect!

phwall (6787) 2009-06-22 19:37

Hello Karsten,
A wonderful capture, perfectly composed and from an excellent POV. The scale is noticed well by including the person standing on the rock.
Very good use of exposure and shutter speed.
I'll bet you're glad you carried your tripod on the trek.
Certainly a capture of monumental proportions, congratulations.
Regards
Peter

coco (30439) 2009-06-22 23:51

Hi Karsten.

What nice place and what powerful composition did you make.
The perspective is good and everything works very well.

Thanks for sharing.

mafegan (8626) 2009-06-22 23:57

Hello Karsten
A truly spectacular shot using slow shutter speed. The detail on the rocks is impressive as is the man in red and yellow - he give a sense of perspective to this location. Tfs, Marlene

celmaleite (5010) 2009-06-23 5:31

Linda captura, e que Fumacinha fant醩tica! Me chamou a aten玢o aquele aventureiro corajoso por al�. Parab閚s, bom trabalho.

Lance (24) 2009-06-23 18:48

Hi Karsten:

Great shot. The hiker in the foreground on the moss covered rock really grounds it well, and adds to the surreal effect. The sloping canyon walls draw the focus to the waterfall. Good lighting and mechanical judgment.

Congratulations.

Chris

v4vjk (26) 2009-06-26 1:16

fantastic shot!
person on the rock gives idea about the size of the waterfall.

schappi80 (1783) 2010-05-11 12:07

Hallo Kartsen,

manchmal dauert es lange, um bei TE "Perlen" zu finden.
Deine Aufnahme ist wirklich au遝rgew鰄nlich!
Die Person auf dem Stein vermittelt einen guten Eindruck von den gewaltigen Dimesionen - sehr beeindruckend.

Gru�
Wolfgang

arijitnet4 (491) 2010-05-23 15:03

Dear Karsten..
The first reaction after seeing this is "WOW"
a very strong composition i must say...specially the position of the man is excellent..it couldn't have been better..nice freezing motion of the waterfall..great detailed sharpness as well...loving your composition...good work

Best Wishes
Arijit