Short on time but, not short on determination, I captured this image of Dicks Creek Falls near Cleveland, Georgia well after the sun had gone down behind the mountains. It was so dark that I was hardly able to see my hand in front of my face. The exposure was just over 2 minutes at f/16, ISO 800. Sure there is some digital noise to be found if you look at the image at 150%. But, to paraphrase pro photographer Rick Sammon, if you are distracted by the noise in an image, it probably isn’t a very interesting image.
I captured this image using my 16-24 mm f/4, tripod mounted. (It was so dark that I actually removed the polarizer if you can believe that.) As always, thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful image Toby 🙂 I would never imagine that it was so dark by looking at that photo. I thought it was probably just an overcast day. Very interesting…
beautiful! i would not have realised it was taken in almost total darkness if i did not read into the text.
Incredible shot…well done!!
Thanks, Kirt!
Beautiful (and amazing)!
You caught the waterfall and the rocks beautifully….low light is great for shots running water….as long as I remember my tripod!
Thanks, Seonaid. You couldn’t be more right. A tripod is a must if you are shooting in low light.
I’m terrible for not having mine with me….just when I need it! I like to walk light, but that has its costs 🙂
I used to be the same way. I missed too many good shots and now I carry mine every time. Even if I think I will not need it.
WOW!! It doesn’t only take a lot of determination to get such an image in the conditions you described, it takes also a lot of knowledge on what you’re doing and focus. It’s amazing, really. Congratulations in your execution 🙂 And, thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Veronica. Your blog is incredible!
Really, you think? I always feel that something is lacking with it. But thank you so much for the encouragement 😀
I’m just loving the lush green and the beautiful falls. Not worrying about the noise at all. Snow in the forecast again today. This is a beautiful sight for sore eyes! Do you use a remote in such low light conditions? Or press the shutter yourself.
Linda, I always use a remote when I’m on tripod and shooting landscapes. I’m so paranoid (Yes, I said paranoid.) that I put the camera in the “Mup” mode to lock the mirror in the up position before I open the shutter with another thumb roll on my remote. I realize that it is insane to roll your thumb on the remote just as you would on the camera body. But, it’s honestly just a habit I can’t break. If camera shake were to ruin one of my captures it will be due to a stiff wind or an aggressive forest animal. 🙂
Great shot Toby, and I really like Rick’s quote ~ very true!
Thanks for the kind words, Dalo. And I think Rick knows what he’s talking about when he says it.
Very true, met Rick about about 8 years ago, talented photographer/musician, great outlook on life.
Agreed. I’ve attended a few of his workshops. And you’ll never meet a nicer guy. I have much respect for him personally and his talent.
This is a great photo, Toby! And I have always been intrigued by waterfalls.
Thanks, Robert. I think they make great subjects for the camera.
Amazing photo!
Thanks, Amy!
That photo is mid-blowing! I am trying to get my head around a 2 minute exposure in almost pitch black and how you made such a fabulous picture. How could you even see what you were taking to frame it? This is photography on the edge. And all the more beautiful for it.-Karen.
Thanks, Karen. I had to focus using my trusty headlamp. I can’t say that shooting after dark is going to be the norm for me. But, I had fun with the challenges that were posed.
Looks like a glorious place to be..
Wonderful shot, both technically and artistically. Great job.
Thanks. I like you blog. Great images there.
Brilliant shot!!
Thank you, Aishwarya. I love your blog.
Thank you so much 🙂