Wonderland Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

The Grampians were formed about 50m years ago when molten lava was forced up against much older sedimentary rock, forming granite as it cooled. This has been eroded, forming rugged and interesting landscapes. An example of this is the Wonderland range, close to Halls Gap. This image shows part of the "grand canyon" walk. which runs up a steep gulley between towering granite walls.

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scalerman (25731) 2008-08-13 18:12

Stephen: of course, it's a winner - even at f/25 the background is a little soft - but otherwise, superb, c

gneufeld (15169) 2008-08-13 18:46

Hi Stehen,
Wow, you took perfect advantage of that small pool of water to bring life to this shot. Great reflections, good perspective, and excellent colors. TFs. Gerald

sothy81 (8520) 2008-08-13 19:30

THis is a very beautiful shot. You make use of the reflection from the water so well. A very smart composition. Well done. Sothy

JayP (381) 2008-08-13 20:01

Stephen, it is amazing the number of people who never bother to look into a pool of water to look for reflections. I'm thinking about a trip to the Grampiams and if this is what I can see, I'm on my way.
Your have framed this picture perfectly and the exposure is 100%.

How do I find this location ??

Thanks for sharing.

Regards

John P

miketelemark (2353) 2008-08-13 22:16

Very cool point of view and very well composed. Great job with this one.

eversmile (6061) 2008-08-13 23:15

A beautiful POV with the reflection in the little pond, with just a ray of sun on the rock that creates a fantastic mood. Graphically, I find interesting the upside-down triangle of the rock on which there is the water, and of the puddle itself.
Regards,
Marine

CMJC (3120) 2008-08-13 23:18

un beau cadrage un beau reflet, une belle lumière...
ce coin porte vraiment bien son nom!
Wonderland oh yes it's really wonderfull

skippy007 (6977) 2008-08-13 23:44

Hello Steve, Great shot, I like the exposure, colour & detail especially in the reflection, I have spent quite a while looking at this because it is a nice relaxing getting away from it type of scene but I have also been looking for a bird I know there must be one somewhere, yes?.
Just joking. Beautiful capture.
Take care
Santo

danasam (1057) 2008-08-14 0:07

Hi Stephen, very good photo. excellent POV and great composition, i like the rock reflection on the little water spot, it gave good balance somehow, well seen and captured.
Sam.

bakes888 (18165) 2008-08-14 0:12

Hi Stephen. Well spotted and captured. Nice colours and eye catching composition. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

daddo (11328) 2008-08-14 3:18

Hi Stephen. This is a very fine shot. Exceptional details, magical light- love that haze in the distance, wonderful POV that allowed you to bring the sky upon the rock.My compliments. Klaudio.

wolf38 (12734) 2008-08-14 4:51

Hello Stephen. This beautiful landscape with the reflection is a dream. You realized it in adequate way photographically. Outstanding. Best regards, Wolfgang.

dta (5040) 2008-08-14 5:20

Hello Stephen ,
This picture is really a beauty . The reflectionin the rocky bassin is fantastic . The composition and the colors are great ,too .
Congratulations
Denis

holmertz (9594) 2008-08-14 8:30

Hello Steve,
Great composition and a very spectacular reflection.
Regards,
Gert

estan (1279) 2008-08-14 10:00

Hi Stephen,

What a good idea to take a picture of this puddle. The reflection is perfect. Very good job !
See you
Pascal

kschanna (2634) 2008-08-15 1:28

Hello Steve,

Did you use the GND? it seems like it. The exposure is almost perfect, the sky is captured nicely in the reflection and the big rock and the puddle in your foreground is superb.

Thanks for sharing

Regards
Kamran

kiks (6053) 2008-08-15 1:45

Hi Stephen, this is a very good example how to use perfectly details of a landschape to cretae an original and beautiful compoistion. Great work.
Best regadrs
KIKs

alftrek (2791) 2008-08-20 2:32

Hi Steve,

It must have been a pleasant trip for you to spend a few days at the Grampians. I guess you would have sat at this spot to absorb the natural scenery and the fresh air.

The composition is exceptionally good with the FG pool and its reflection which picked up what we can't see at the top of the frame. The exposure is extremely good with excellent clarity in details. I wonder GND was used for this shot?

tfs
Alfred

crhieatt (5143) 2008-08-20 3:42

Stephen,
This shot really makes fantastic use of very little - a puddle in a rock - to bring the undoubted wonder of this environment to life.
Many environment are indeed wonderful to experience, but it's not always easy to convey that in a photograph. A great success.
Regards
Colin

aurora_borealis (309) 2008-08-23 22:39

Hello Stephen
Love the idea to cut the top and let the reflection do its work :)
Great effect of the very clear reflection.
Fantastic composition.
TFS
regards,
Laura

azizbilgili (1714) 2008-09-09 6:55

Hi Stehen,
Wow, you took perfect advantage of that small pool of water to bring life to this shot.
Great reflections, good perspective, and excellent colors.

TFS.

abulafia (4802) 2008-11-18 6:25

Well this is a successful reflection, the best colors are actually in the water, extremely detailed.
Harry

bazzap (262) 2009-01-14 15:39

Well seen and framed. Great POV. It is lovely to see some wet in the Grampians.
Barry