Rapids on the rocks - with variation by goodoleboy

Photography • Landscape • posted on Jul 10, 2013

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Captured 5/12/10 at the beautiful Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in not-so-beautiful South El Monte, California. Original on top, taken with a SLR with a 28-200mm lens, sans postwork. Wasn't sure which one I liked best so I've posted both of them. Top shot the most dramatic, bottom one the most revealing, with far less contrast. I have more shots of it, displayed at various POVs. Adios, muchachos, and have a nice day.

Comments (10)

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lisalisette

2:50PM | Wed, 10 July 2013

Both are great.. I can't say wich one is nicer.. :)

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johndoop

3:38PM | Wed, 10 July 2013

My preference goes to the top!!! Great work!!!!!

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MrsRatbag

3:48PM | Wed, 10 July 2013

How beautiful! Is this a natural waterway, or is it man-made? Not that it matters, I'm just curious. I like both versions, with maybe a slight edge to the bottom shot, since as you stated there is more to be seen that's obscured a little in the shadows in the original. Great work, Harry!

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magnus073

4:56PM | Wed, 10 July 2013

Nice work on this very lovely capture, Harry.

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racolt33

6:30PM | Wed, 10 July 2013

I like the post work of the 2nd one, colors and contrast are more vivid.nice work

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durleybeachbum

11:46PM | Wed, 10 July 2013

They both have their merits, like you I'm not sure.

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debbielove

7:50AM | Thu, 11 July 2013

No, not sure which one I like the best either.. Both just as nice as each other.. Very good shot Harry, well taken.. Rob

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Cyve

12:47PM | Thu, 11 July 2013

Marvelous captures !

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tizjezzme

8:38PM | Sun, 14 July 2013

I like them both too. Nice captures Harry!

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myrrhluz

5:09PM | Wed, 17 July 2013

They are both beautiful, but I like the first one better. This is probably because, having lived in hot places most of my life, I have a deep appreciation of cool shady areas. The first image gives me that feeling of a cool relaxing spot without the loss of much of the detail in the shaded areas. The second one, while quite beautiful, does not make me think, "Ah, blissful shade!"