Rock bottom, a photo from Alajuela, East

Photographer's Note

La Fortuna Waterfall is 70 meters high waterfall in Arenal Volcano National Park. Some people went swimming, but for me those rocks looked too dangerous. Obviously she was posing for someone else.
Like I have already mentioned on previous uploads I only had a tele lens on the proper camera. But there is a lower quality wide angle phone shot in the workshop.

holmertz, ikeharel, ikeharel, pajaran, tyro, johnjmoe, jhm, COSTANTINO, PiotrF has marked this note useful

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holmertz (96576) 2020-04-14 10:32

Hello Kari,
I can't make up my mind if this is a nice lady in front of a waterfall, or a waterfall with a nice lady in front of it. Stolen portraits often turn out the best and most natural.
Best regards,
Gert

jean113 (24781) 2020-04-14 10:45

Hello Kari, Wow! We get a really great impression of the force of the water as half the frame is filled with spray and foaming water.
The woman makes a good focal point standing amongst those rather dangerous looking rocks. I like that the colour of her clothes match the water.
The noise of the falling water must have been quite deafening.
Thanks for sharing, regards Jean.

Tue (85806) 2020-04-14 13:20

Hello Kari,
A great photo of the place where the high waterfall reaches the bottom and crashed into the lake at its feet. The falling water and the mist it creates is very well captured. Good inclusion of the wet rocks and the tourist posing in front of all the water.
Lars

tyro (30513) 2020-04-14 15:24

Hello Kari,

And here at the bottom of this high waterfall I would have had exactly the same thoughts as you: those rocks look dangerous. Not only that, I presume those rocks have come from somewhere too - probably from somewhere 70 metres above here!

How nice that this pleasant lady was posing for somebody else and you managed to "steal" a shot with your long lens! The lady appears quite relaxed and, in her clothes which match the deep green colour of the water, she stands out beautifully against the turmoil caused by the waterfall behind her.

A superb shot!

And, of course, your workshop picture, though naturally of slightly lesser quality, gives a very fine wider view of the area here at the bottom of the fall.

Kind Regards,

John.

lousat (133081) 2020-04-14 16:19

Hi Kari,the unrequested model is a special bonus in this composition,fantastic pic with a wonderful background made by the end of waterfalls. And the full view in the WS is amazing too,just a pity for the lot of people inside,but it's a rule during the trips. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

quovadis (5711) 2020-04-14 22:58

Hi Kari.

A very pleasant shot, even though the water looks like "boiling", the posing girl calms down the atmosphere, still not good enough to jump under the waterfalls. I like the shape and colour of the wet rocks. TFS!!!

jemaflor (139631) 2020-04-14 23:38

Hi Kari,
Impressive and beautiful strong waterfall, very nice presentation with the complementary photo in WS, tfs.

Silvio1953 (211361) 2020-04-15 2:26

Ciao Kari, great view of fantastic waterfall, lovely composition with bathing woman, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (206453) 2020-04-15 10:04

Hello Kari,

You found a nice model for your nice waterfall picture.
Wonderful composition, pleasant colours.
Sharpness and presentation are superb.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

COSTANTINO (108020) 2020-04-15 10:42

Hello dear Kari and have a nice time
wow!!!difficult place to go for
swimming and I agree with you
that all these rocks look
so dangerous for me too...
we get really a great impression
of the force of the water...
welldone
regards
Costantino

emka (153734) 2020-04-16 0:10

Hello Kari, Impressive view of the bottom of the waterfall. have you also had some bath there? I was in a similar place in Bali but after rains the water was brown.
Stay safe

MAlgo

PiotrF (52342) 2020-04-17 15:11

Hello KAri
A very nice composition with nice lady in foreground and amazing waterfall in background.
Picture with nice colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

ikeharel (108816) 2020-04-20 11:03

Good evening Kari,
This picture gave a superb example how nature has an overwhelming effect upon people.
In other words, how the woman on the picture near and against the mighty waterfall.
Perfectly collected moment.
My best regards,
Ike

Miguel82 (47110) 2020-04-21 12:07

Kari, a forest path leads to that waterfall nestled in the tropical jungle. Its debit is impressive, it creates a misty atmosphere. The pond must be deep and it should be dangerous to swim here. Fine colors, good sharpness, interesting photo note, regards.