A FOOTBRIDGE BETWEEN CLIFFS Photo

Photographer’s Note

THE VISIBLE SPECTRUM

Niagara Falls, on the border between the United States and Canada, is in reality three separate falls — American, Bridal Veil, and the massive Canadian or "Horseshoe Falls." Each minute 5720 cubic-meters of water pours over the 70 m (180 ft) high edge, not counting a volume three times as large that is diverted to drive hydroelectric generators. In the United States there are much higher waterfalls, e.g. at Yosemite Park (total height 740 m or 2425 ft), but none has the flow rate of the Niagara. Also in contrast to the Niagara, the much larger Victoria Falls in Africa features fifteen separate falls, with a peak flow of 425,000 cubic-meters per minute. Finally, there is the more majestic Iguassu in South America, on the border of Argentina and Brazil, pouring 380,000 cubic-meters per minute (or 18 times more than does Niagara Falls). An extraordinarily beautiful photograph of the Iguassu was posted by bwj as Devil’s Throat three months ago. Nonetheless, the Niagara, hosting as many as 20 million visitors annually, is arguably the most famous of all waterfalls in the world.

This past week I visited the area around the City of Buffalo in New York State, ostensibly to give a talk at the State University of New York in Fredonia, and a friend from Fredonia was gracious enough to drive me to the storied falls. In shooting the photograph, I stood near the edge of the American Falls, where the water pouring into a seemingly bottomless pit produced the spray, and light rays dispersing through the water droplets in the spray created the rainbow. The colors range from the longer wavelength reddish glow in the upper bands, changing gradually to turquoise in the middle bands, and finally the shorter wavelength violet in the lower. (These colors represent just the ‘visible region’ of the electromagnetic spectrum.) For the reader with a technical mind, a rainbow is a composite effect of rays of white light striking numberless spherical droplets of water and becoming dispersed. Light rays are refracted twice (across the outer surface of a droplet as they enter and leave the droplet), and reflected once (at a diametrically opposite area in the inner surface). Ultimately, it is the composite image the eye receives from multiple droplets that reveals the bands of colors. A simple diagram in the following link may be helpful in understanding the foregoing explanation.

In this image, shot with a Nikon D200, the falls themselves are not visible (they are off to the left of the cliff). But exactly twenty-two years ago in late April 1987, I had taken a photograph from almost the same vantage point with another good camera, a non-digital Nikon F, where the Edge of the falls was featured. In the present photo it is the flock of seagulls dancing in the mist that I sought to capture. A lone seagull flying below the rainbow made this the best of half-a-dozen images that I shot. What appears in the background in this photo is neither the falls, nor noise, but that all-pervasive mist.

PS. I changed the title of this image from "a visible spectrum" to "a footbridge between cliffs," after reading the clever metaphor by Diane Chesnel (clio). Many thanks Diane.

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emka (21143) 2009-05-02 15:05

Hi Bulent, As always very interesting note! I was in many interesting places but up to now I have never seen a really big waterfall. I must to go somewhere- Iguacu, or Niagara, or Victoria... I was looking forward to see the high waterfalls in Yosemite but September is not a good time - there were dry. Nice sharp view of the rainbow. It seems that in the left upper corner could be the secondary one. Wonderful colour of water and seagull looks also very nice.

Warm regards

Malgorzata

mesutilgim (36242) 2009-05-02 15:14

Selam sevgili Bülent dostum,
Sen benim gibi hergün resim göndermediğin için TE'ye, her gönderin adeta bir doktora çalışması gibi !
Bu kare'de hem fotoğrafik değerleri bakımından hem de bilgi notları ile muhteşem bir TE çalışması.
Tebrikler, teşekkürler
Selam ve sevgilerimle
MESUT ILGIM

Dyerco (8854) 2009-05-02 16:26

Hi Bulent
Nicely done. The bird flew in just the right position. He must have understood the rule of thirds:)) The composition and exposure are spot on.
Phil

Docarmo (8812) 2009-05-02 19:35

Hi Bulent,
Splendid picture! What a composition! It seems that the rainbow is opening a safe way for the seagull, keeping it free from the storm. It is in the first rank of photography, certainly!
Bravo!
... to my rainbow theme ;-)
Thanks for sharing,
Docarmo

PaulVDV (5050) 2009-05-02 23:48

Hello Bülent,
Very well composed with the cliff at the left, the seagull at the right and some plants on the foreground.
Beautiful green water.
Best regards, Paul

meltemi (9746) 2009-05-03 0:41

Hello Dear Professor,
lovely capture of the falls and the mist with the rainbow smartly placed in diagonal so that we can really appreciate the spectrum. The colors really registered well, the mist and the seagull not only build a moody setting, but also direct the eye nicely to the main attraction in the right area of your frame. A very powerful picture and engaging note, as always.
All the best.
Stella

snunney (34060) 2009-05-03 0:50

Hello Bulent,
A good capture of this rainbow high above the swirling waters. Interesting textural and tonal contrasts on either side of the rainbow. The soaring bird is nicely placed and is a definite bonus.

ymrk (8333) 2009-05-03 1:26

Merhaba Sevgili Hocam,
Ünlü Niagara Şelale'lerinden,nefis bir ışık prizması...Sağ taraftaki kuşun kattığı fantastizm,ve bu büyüleyici manzara karşısında insan duramıyor!
Mutlu haftasonları diliyorum,size ve ailenize.

Yağmur

azaf1 (15541) 2009-05-03 2:06

Good morning dear Bulent

Really amazing! A photographer's dream to catch a good rainbow and you did it really well. Together with the Niagara FAlls it becomes even more meaningful as the place is really great. I was there walking up and down the American Fall edge in the summer of 69 when they had cut off the water to repair it. If I find a capture from that time I will post it.

regards
Argiris

Cretense (54794) 2009-05-03 3:02

Hello, dear Bulent!

The flying seagull is a beautiful "bonus" but the eye goes straight to that universal sign of hope, this beautiful rainbow. It looks like a "private" one, a rainbow just for you and I wish that it means good luck for all your future plans! Great tight framing, excellent composition, fantastic colours! Congratulations!

Warm regards,
Hercules

stelli (2939) 2009-05-03 7:34

This is amazing! You had great timing and a lot of luck to have seen and capture this! I am amazed how fierce the waters are! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

Wandering_Dan (3181) 2009-05-03 9:48

Merhaba, Bulent -

Very interesting and informative note. Not to mention the physics lesson! I think that one reason Niagra is more popular than those other, more spectacular falls, is that it is far more accessible. In addition to the ones you mentioned, there is also Angel Falls - the highest in the world, and possibly the hardest to get to.

The photo itself is a really neat interpretation, a nice change from the obvious showing of the falls themselves; here it focuses our attention on the effects - of which the seagull is one, as are the mists and the churning waters. Somehow you persuaded it to position itself in great balance against the rocks to the left. The rainbow itself makes a very nice curve leading the eye through the scene, while the grasses in the fg frame the whole thing.

A great job!

Best,
Dan

PS: Thanks for the notes on Venice; they will be very useful. Also, to answer your question, I was in Israel, including J'lem, but that was 1971. I have some hopes my photographic skills have improved since then.

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rikko77 (5518) 2009-05-03 10:48

Hello Bulent
a pic in perfect TE style with good, interesting scientific explanation. The pic is very nice, with a good POV...eventually we see a rainbow after many days of rain :-)
have a good day!
Rikk

papagolf21 (55956) 2009-05-03 13:31

Bonsoir, cher ami Bulent,
L'âme n'aurait pas d'arc-en-ciel, si les yeux n'avaient pas de larmes.
Une photographie représentant magnifiquement la beauté de l'instant. Moment fugace où la nature se transforme en magicien (oui, mais sans le photographe qu'en serait-il ?) ! ;o)
Excellente prise de vue.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Beasolea (1634) 2009-05-03 15:25

Witaj Bulent,
Next time just let us know, when you came to see Niagara, I will be there too :-)
It is one of the wondering place you always come back to.
Niagara is beautiful in all Four Seasons.
And the rainbow is very often there too. It is like a bridge conecting Canada and USA.
Best regards
Bea

anokutan (7301) 2009-05-04 11:31

Bülent bey merhaba,
Olağanüstü güzel süper bir çalışma.Selam ve saygı.

dareco (17024) 2009-05-04 14:19

This reminds me of a poster I had on my wall as a teenager, one that screamed FREEDOM which is of course what we're all looking forward to at that age :) Very nice composition and 'dreamy' colors. TFS

worldcitizen (2193) 2009-05-04 16:49

Hello Bulent,
This is a beautiful and inspirational composition. You captured that bird at just the right moment, and that rainbow is spectacular. There are so many views of the falls themselves, but this view is different, and perfectly-presented.

gunbud (27533) 2009-05-04 18:52

Hi Bulent,
Wonderful job of light management here getting a crystal clear noiseless view of the vivid rainbow.
The seagull in full flight lends effective scale to this fine image and the backdrop testifies to the tremendous volume of water that comes tumbling over these falls.
Regards, Tom

Didi (35690) 2009-05-04 21:43

Salam my friend
Very interesting selective setting on the rainbow and the bird and very good management of the lights, very impressive scene with theese rough waters.
Your notes are also very interesting.
Best regards

danyy (67958) 2009-05-04 22:56

Bonjour Bulent,
la prise est magnifique et prise au meilleur moment, où l'oiseau se trouve bien placé sur la scène.
Un rainbow aux couleurs éclatantes.
Amicalement.
Daniel.

carper (64026) 2009-05-05 3:26

it's a beautiful moment you captured here Bulent,
a fantastic atmosphere in the good photo, looks me a marvelous place to visit and a good not with it off coarse, good photo job here, have a nice day

delkoo (33924) 2009-05-05 4:29

hi bulent
a very striking, eye-catching, and compelling photo, it is one of the most photogenic places in this part of the world, and your photo is a good way to probe it.
Great work!
cheers,

didier

Silvio1953 (40771) 2009-05-05 5:50

Ciao Bulent, great view of fascinating place, splendid colors, great composition with rainbow and flying bird, very well done, ciao Silvio

tober (3892) 2009-05-05 6:07

Merhaba Sayın Hocam, gökkuşağını ilk kez bu kadar yakından gösteren bir fotoğrafla karşılaşıyorum. Bilimsel verilerle yazmış olduğunuz açıklayıcı not da fotoğrafı daha bir anlamlı kılmış. Suyun coşkusu ve süzülerek uçan martının görüntüsü kompozisyona hareket katmış. Ayrıca fotoğrafınız da çok çok taze. Bir haftalık bile değil.

Elinize sağlık. Saygı ve selamlar,

Tolga

TGULUMSER (12418) 2009-05-05 7:16

Bulent Bey merhaba,
Ruya gibi, nefis bir kare olmus. Notlariniz super,
Tesekkurler,
Tulay

CMJC (3056) 2009-05-05 9:19

j'aime le fait que ici on ne voit que l'arc en ciel et l'oiseau et non la foule de touristes qui se pressent pour voir ce site remarquable certes mais surfréquenté aussi...
le bleu turquoise de l'eau est impressionnant, on immagine la masse énorme ainsi que le bruit

atilgone (4749) 2009-05-05 11:25

Merhaba Bülent Bey,

harika bir kompozisyon olmuş. muhteşem manzarada adeta dans ederik uçan martıyı güzel yakalmışsınız.
ellerinize sağlık
saygılar

paura (37792) 2009-05-05 17:49

Bulent,
Great composition here! Realy an excellent photo job. The bird inclusin is also a top point. Very well done!

Keep me in touch about your travel, Bulent.

Regards

Paulo

jemaflor (38827) 2009-05-06 4:23

Hi Bulent,
Well taken and prsented this lovely rainbow, well composed with a diagonal in your view, well also the bird to complete thi interesting shot.

Royaldevon (5786) 2009-05-06 5:00

Hello Bulent,

A lot of interesting notes today!
This shot has such an atmosphere with the mist, the overarching rainbow and the lone seagull, appearing, as if from the rainbow!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Atousa (3434) 2009-05-06 5:22

Salam Bulent,

Nice to see the beauty of the rainbow with such a clarity ..I like the way you composed it n the bird has been a very nice plus..beautiful n atmospheric..thanks for sharing n the informative note as well.
Best regards, Atousa

Tue (25608) 2009-05-06 6:27

Hi Bulent,
What a fantastic view of these famous waterfalls and the beautiful rainbow diagonally through the centre of the composition. It's really great and impressive and I like to see the gull too, it's a very nice detail. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

hay_kes (28554) 2009-05-06 7:53

Merhaba Hocam,
Son derece etkileyici ve şahane görsellik.Elinize sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

jafadabret (38927) 2009-05-06 9:37

Bonjour Bulent.
C'est un vrai plaisir de découvrir une aussi belle photo. J'aime cet arc-en-ciel au dessus de l'eau aussi verte que l'émeraude. L'oiseau est bien placé dans cette composition paradisiaque.
Amicalement,
Jacques

Cricri (42797) 2009-05-06 10:10

Hi Bulent
Un moment bien capturer de l'arc en ciel, le plus avec l'oiseau qui s'ajoute a la scéne, très jolies couleurs et note intéressante
Good evening for you
cricri

gracious (20017) 2009-05-06 11:33

Merhaba Prof.Bulent,
Selamlar!!
I always finished the interesting and wonderful notes which is useful to knowledge-wise and good info!
loved the image which like a dream in such beauty that well captured!
perfect moment and great impact indeed!
thank you for the sharing
my warmest regards to you and family
a hug from Tony

avene (10870) 2009-05-06 12:44

hello Bulent,
I remember the rainbows of Niagara, and I have to admit that since all the merchandise stands, 3D theaters and what not totally blocked my view on the falls, rainbows is what I remember best :)
I think I would have cropped from the bottom and from the left to have a square frame and more abstract shot that would focus attention on the diagonal of the rainbow and seagull. but that's a personal preference :)
thanks for the informative note, always an interesting read.

best,
Kristine

BWJ (1771) 2009-05-06 20:17

Hello Bulent
The spectrum of light, the rainbow, is always a delight to see and to photograph. I remember in elementary school I learned the order of Isaac Newton's seven colors of the spectrum by remembering "Roy G. Biv" (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet). You have explained beautifully in your note why the rainbow occurs. Your composition at Niagara Falls is exquisite. I like it very much.
Kind regards,
Betty

Fis2 (45194) 2009-05-07 12:33

Witaj Bulent!
Fantastic composition and frame.
Superb moment.
I like the colors and light.
Photo has climate.
The bird add savor of photo.
Warm regards
Krzysztof

paololg (13172) 2009-05-07 14:40

Ciao dear Bulent,
stupendous photographic composition that excites me in front of this show of the nature. Very beautiful the gull that planes above the dramatic green of the water passing under the rainbow. Excellent your notes, this time you have given us an interesting lesson of science. Compliments!
Ciao dear friend, have a nice day!
Paolo

berek (28750) 2009-05-07 20:02

Merhaba Bülent bey,
güzel bir anı yakalamışsınız. renkler ne kadar harika . arka plandaki kuşda gözümden kaçmadı tabiki. elinize sağlık. not için teşekkürler.
Burak

Graal (57268) 2009-05-07 23:21

Hi Bulent,
nice image, good shot and composition. Beautiful rainbow. An interesting note. Well photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

TopGeo (21393) 2009-05-08 4:19

Hi Bulent,Many have combined the good chance with the rainbow Have a interesting note! I believe that the locality does have impressive view Is a work that you give with been careful detail and admiration? Wonderful colour of water and seagull looks also add in choice.
Warm regards
Georgios

belido (16043) 2009-05-08 4:50

Hi Bulent,

I've been absent of the site and I see I've lost some real good posts from you. Rainbows are such a nice theme. Here you get all the spectrum colors with the bonus of an amazing scenery and the seagull in its freedom. This is trully poetic, very good approach. I like this a lot!
Best regards,
Carlos

ChrisJ (69522) 2009-05-08 4:54

Hi Bulent

I like how the colourful rainbow neatly slices the image, into 2 diagonal halves. Good framing & sharpness. Have a great weekend!

ciakgiak (10132) 2009-05-08 8:20

Hello Bulent,
very impressive this image with the spectrum colors on Niagara falls.
I like a lot the magic atmosphere that you captured, I can hear the water falling.
Outstandig presence of the flying bird.
Have a great week end
Best regards
Giorgio

trekks (14260) 2009-05-08 10:38

hi Bulent

It seems the waterfall areas always yield the spectrum of rainbow colors when diffraction of light passes through the mist of water. I had seen and captured it myself.

But I think this is incredible capture of such a wide span of the fall or gorge that still gives you such impressive rainbow strip of colors.

Well done.

tfs, bill

xavshot (61889) 2009-05-08 11:20

Bonsoir Bulent
très belles couleurs dans cette image; J'aime bien cet arc-en-ciel et la présence de cet oiseau.
Bien joué.
Xavier

stego (22326) 2009-05-08 11:43

Hello Bulent,

A true "Batalayade", in the better sense of the word just invented. :D That means a well thought image in every detail, very pleasant to the eye, accompanied by a thoughtful, very well written note that teaches us or makes us think about something interesting.

It's a great image, with the rainbow very clear, standing up against the haze. I guess it didn't need the presence of the bird to be very good,but it is certainly a good bonus.

Warm regards,
José

PS: I received 3 days ago Leonardo's Universe. I wasn't expecting other thing, but the first impression is just... great!

PPS: I am planning to spend my Summer holidays in Greece. Is there a chance to meet again? It's not definitive yet, but probably I'll be in Athens from the 25th to the 29th and the next 12 days in Crete.

bostankorkulugu (33334) 2009-05-08 20:58

gökkuşağının altından geçen insanların cinsiyet değiştireceği efsanesini bilirsiniz sanırım profesör... aynı şey martılar için de geçerli mi acaba>:)... etkileyici bir kare, tebrikler... yanlız arkada görünen tünel neyin nesi merak ettim...

selamlar... korkut

jhm (81687) 2009-05-09 0:27

Hello Dear Bulent,

As usual get we a very good note, excellent for something to learn.
Lovely visible spectrum with these wonderful rainbow, also the bird is a very good addition.
Excellent composition with the rock to the right, this care for contrast.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

nes7 (578) 2009-05-09 14:50

Olağanüstü... Çok ama çok beğendim. Tebrikler!

diomed (3401) 2009-05-09 15:44

Hi Bulent,
amazing diagonal of the rainbow that cuts in twoo sides the picture. Very nice composition and interesting note. Congratulations!
Nice Sunday
Antonio

alvaraalto (5227) 2009-05-10 7:36

Hi Bulent,

The seagull and the colours of the “waterfall-bow”, two attractive object for this successful picture, even without a sharp view at the famous Niagara.

Groet Rob

stny (18) 2009-05-10 10:53

Merhaba Bülent Bey,
Yaşamın temel maddesi suyun gücünün en güzel hissedildiği Niagara üzerinde çok güzel yakaladığınız gökkuşağı ve süper bir kadrajla sunduğunuz bu muhteşem manzaranın bonusu, şelenin seyir keyfini, özgürce çıkaran martının varlığı olmuş. Niagarayı birde Amerika tarafından görmeli diye düşündüm şimdi bu harika fotoğrafa bakınca.Elinize emeğinize sağlık, paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.Bu vesile ile Sevgil eşiniz Carol un ANNELER gününü kutluyorum.Selam ve saygılarımla
setenay

AiresSantos (41322) 2009-05-10 23:29

Hi dear Bulent
Wonderful composition with the rainbow and the bird flying.
Very well framed and done
Have a nice week
Aires

Scharan (13951) 2009-05-11 14:23

Olá Bulent

Linda, linda esta foto!
Belo arco-íris trazendo beleza nas cores.
Ótimo trabalho, meus parabéns!
GA
Vera

Vagabond (5797) 2009-05-11 14:56

Excellent record, both in terms of composition (wonderful rainbow, nice bird) and colours. Good notes as well.
I have been to Niagara Falls some years ago. Nice place to go back one day ..

Um abraço

Rui

zeynepe (9328) 2009-05-12 11:59

Bulent Bey,
TE'ye cok sık bakamiyorum ve pek cok harika karelerinizi kaciyorum.Bu kadar net bir gokkusagi karesi daha once gormedim , akiskanlar mekanigi ve hidrolik en sevdigim derslerdendi , dolayisiyla selaleler, barajlar ,dalgalara karsi ozel ilgim vardir. Yine aciklayici muhtesem notunuzla birlikte belgesel niteliginde bir kare.
Tesekkurler ve tebrikler,
Zeynep

Vasa (4836) 2009-05-12 16:27

Dear friend Bulent,

the bird is so welcome in this wonderful scene. Nice, nice picture which motivates me to follow your feet. Be proud of your work, friend!

Branko

faubry (32197) 2009-05-13 15:37

You are a lucky man Bulent!! splendid and wonderfulrainbow over water fall.... superb with the bird!!!
thanks
francine

dvlazar (6468) 2009-05-13 20:21

Nice shot Bulent - the rainbow cuts across the frame in it's perfect form, and the bird is a noteable addition to the shot which adds one more dimension to it.
Great work!
Dave

Bluejeans (31553) 2009-05-14 10:02

Ola Bulent,
Linda esta tua foto com este arco-íris ficou magnifica a gaivota em pleno voou por debaixo dele , o lugar deve ser fantástico em beleza natural , boa cores e luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

ahmetgedikli (21559) 2009-05-14 13:03

Bakış açın, netliği, detayları ve gökkuşağı ile etkileyici bir kompozisyon. Selamlar hocam.
Ahmet

axiotea (15919) 2009-05-14 20:45

Hello Bulent
You handled well the difficult light condition and offered us an original pov of the scenery, with the good capture of the rainbow(thanks for the link) and birds. The mist all over the image created a particular atmosphere which I like.
Have a nice day
Marilyn

gilou530 (34681) 2009-05-15 8:57

salut bulent
une image trés belle de cet arc en ciel ou l'oiseau apporte un plus a cette photo, une belle maitrise de l'expo
amitié
gilbert

Silversnow (2091) 2009-05-19 13:47

Again my friend, you managed to get a very surprising shot of those majestic falls. The inclusion of the gull is either a stroke of genius or the luck of the devil ;)
Great composition with an exposure that's not easy to manage, the inclusion of the tiny gull on the ledge on the left (is that snow?) does asdd some more nice sense of the majestic scale of it all.
Again, you took advantage of a long lens to show a great detail instead of the obvious waterfall with it's all too pervasive wall of hotels & casinos leaning from the Ontario side.
Great shot!

nirvana73 (8474) 2009-05-23 14:46

Bülent Hocam,merhaba
harika bir atmosfer
çok güzel bir an
hem gökkuşağı hem de uçan bir kuş
çok güzel bir kare
paylaşım için teşekkürler
selamlarımla
Özhan GÜRSOY

judesta (992) 2009-05-24 17:00

Hi Bulent
What a beautiful capture of this rainbow and lone gull. Wonderful colours in both the rainbow and the water.
Cheers
Jude

kdialyna (3068) 2009-05-30 11:11

Good evening my dear friend.
Beauties like that make us to be grateful for our existing to this planet.
The flying bird I think, is the detail that gives a special touch to the all composition.
A very impressive shot.
Warm regards
Kostas

yedirenk (7129) 2009-05-30 16:46

MERHABA BÜLENT HOCAM,
CENNETTEN BİR GÖRÜNTÜ SANKİ,HARİKA BİR KARE BU.ÇOK ZOR YAKALANABİLECEK ENDER BİR GÖRÜNTÜ.DETAYLAR,RENKLER VE IŞIK ENFES.ÇOK FANTASTİK.ELLERİNİZE SAĞLIK.SELAMLAR,SEVGİLER

CEVDET

Angshu (33267) 2009-06-12 2:20

Hello Professor 'A'
Hope you're doing fine! It's been a long time since I visited you gallery & this picture was a wonderful surprise. the rainbow is definitely beautiful, but for me, the icing on the cake is the flying gull. Beautiful!
With Warmest Regards
Angshuman

clio (22350) 2009-06-13 23:48

Hi Bulent,
This rainbow which crosses the falls in diagonal as a footbridge between both cliffs is realy wonderful. I also like the color of the water and the flight of the gull.
Great shot, bravo!
Have a nice sunday
Diane

ben4321 (9781) 2009-06-15 6:43

A beautiful capture of the rainbow Bulent, but you know what? I think the photo would have been even better if you'd framed it a bit tighter to exclude the scrappy vegetation along the bottom and on the left. Personally I'd crop those areas.
All that's needed is the rainbow, the bird and the water and cliffs behind. Personally I'd crop those areas.
Still, it's very different to all the other more conventional shots of Niagara falls that I've seen, and all the better for it.

Cheers,
Ben

anesugur (16538) 2009-06-16 13:30

Merhaba Hocam,
Hem gökkuşağını, hem de altından geçen kuşu çok iyi yakalamışsınız. Sonuç harika olmuş.
Selamlar. Uğur

emjleclercq (14127) 2009-06-19 13:19

A beautifull rainbow near the falls, with the seagull it looks very much like a view from some cliffs overhanging the sea. I also like the blue-green color of the water.

All the best,

Emmanuel

COSTANTINO (22181) 2009-06-20 22:10

Good morning
An excellent shot with many attractive details and the bird flying during the storm..The title should be also..the rainbow..thanks for your useful notes,thanks for sharing with us so many interesting notes,I agree that this waterfall must be very important
regards and compliments
Costantino

jmcl (13721) 2009-06-21 13:10

hi Bulent,

I hope this note finds you and yours well.

Wondrous image .. the rainbow .. the bird .. the atmosphere .. the tone of the water is perfect, beautiful and just subdued enough to let the rest of the image speak.

take care,

John

sultana (869) 2009-06-21 13:27

Merhaba,
Gökkuşağının etkiliyici renkleri ,kuşun kanat çırpışı ve şelalenin çoşkusu ile çok güzel bir fotoğraf.Ellerinizi sağlık
Sultan

g_panakia (3966) 2009-07-01 3:24

hello bulent!
what a lovely capture!!!
everytime i see a rainbow i feel that somewhere in the earth a miracle occurs...
bird and reflections make your compo really interesting
tfs & have a nice day!
georgia

ophelcia (5297) 2009-07-11 14:55

I suppose the background is more interesting than MINE:)))

Well caught bird as well:)
Gosia

Charo (31651) 2009-07-14 14:49

Hello Bulent,
The image of the rainbow and the bird flying under the arch, is fantastic and very unique.
Excellent composition and atmosphere. Beautiful work.
Best wishes,
Charo

barrufeto_77 (25611) 2009-07-23 6:46

Hi Bulent.

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww....excellent moment this one you got! The colours of this rainbow are....amazing for sure!

My compliments!

weetrees (119) 2009-09-19 15:46 [Comment]

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