I see the plan - you post a gorgeous tropical spot in the dead of winter for the half of the world that has most of the voters and we all say AHHHHH, I want to be there and give you a high score? Worked for me. This is lovely! That alluring hike up stream is almost irresistable. Excellent use of composition to draw the viewer in. Did you have to put in the railing to remind us to stay on the path? Is that supposed to be my reality check that there are boundaries and responsibilities even in paradise?
This is a very nice picture. The only criticism I have is that the fence in the forground takes away from the feeling that you are deep in an uncharted forest. It makes it look more like a well travelled tourist attraction that is often photographed.
Beautiful waterfall! I love the way you have slowed down the water without blowing out the highlights. Too bad that dang fence rail and posts are in the way....but you can't really help that as I'm not sure if removing it would have been a rules violation. For your own copy you might try taking it out.
I find the railing much less enchanting to look at than the waterfall - why not stand on it to take advantage of the higher angle of view while cutting it from the image ?
I must say what my first thought about this picture was and that was why on earth did the photographer include the wooden railing in the shot? I would have gotten closer or gotten higher up if I had taken this shot, the wooden railing (in my humble opinion) is just barging into the frame like an burglar at night, pretty unwelcome. Other than that, a pretty good shot of a waterfall, I would reccomend a slightly longer exposure time next time as it hasn´t got enough motion blur for my taste. Gave it a 5 as it is now.
Love the slow shutter speed effect on the water, but the I find the railing kills the exotic setting feel. I wish it wasn't cropped so tight at the top. Best of luck.
I think moving forward a bit so the fence wasnt in frame would really improve this, as would a slightly longer exposure to smoothen the falls a bit and make them a little brighter.
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