The Power of Water in B&W

[Mike Buckley]

My wife captured these two details of Upper Swallows Falls located in western Maryland. I like them for their creative viewpoints and their display of the force of rapidly moving water. Post-processed by me.

Please view the large size to appreciate the detail.

[Manfred M]

Nice images Mike. The graininess works well in these shots.

[flashback]

Mike your wife appears to have the knack, they are both great shots.
I'm liking #2 more because of the entire composition, the U-shaped falls leads the eye right into the maelstrom.
However, in #1 one can see not just individual droplets but mist as well.
There's great detail in both of these shots. Should your wife decide to take control of her own PP I suspect your usefulness may...well that's a bridge to cross when you get there

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[Mike Buckley]

Thanks, everyone! I'll be sure to pass along your kudos to my wife. I just now post-processed similar photos that I captured and none of them display the creativity of her compositions.

Should your wife decide to take control of her own PP I suspect your usefulness may...

Don't get ahead of yourself, Jack. I cook the evening meal every day. If she ever learns how to cook, that will be the day that I'll be concerned about my usefulness.

[Donald]

Both good, but the composition of the first one is wonderful. But one has to say, in support of the old man (!), the final image is a two-person product because it is beautifully processed.

[bnnrcn]

I like them very much , especially the first one

[Mike Buckley]

No wine bottles, Binnur.

the old man (!)

Ahem.

[NorthernFocus]

The B/W is really effective in this situation. Nicely done. By both the photog and the lab technician.

[John 2]

Two nice shots Mike and well processed to bring out the maximum texture.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you to John and Dan. "Lab technician" sounds better than "old man" even if it isn't as accurate.