Snoqualmie Falls here in WA. State

I really like how you processed the impact point where the falls meet the pool - it's smooth, yet still conveys force and power. If I may suggest a crop, I appreciate you went with rule of thirds, however, I prefer the scene cropped a little above the building. It eliminates the power lines to a degree and brings more attention to the water itself.

Hi Marcus,
You have done a good job with this image. I like your vertical format but I find the red buildings pulling the eye from the waterfall. I think if you can tone the buildings down or better still crop a little as Robert suggests the image will be stronger.

Did you take a variety of exposures? I notice in your landscape image there is more detail in the water (ie shorter exposure). I would recommend always taking a variety of exposures with shots like this as you never know until post which gives you the effect you most like.

In this case I do like the silkiness of the water so think you chose well.

I have included a quick crop just to allow comparison - I do like some headroom above the waterfall as this helps tell the story.

Any further edits should match your own artistic taste and the message you wish to convey - congrats on a wonderful capture.

Both images are good, Marcus. Love the silky water! I think all the previous posts have merit, so I won't add to them.

On a provocative, heretical note: I suggest that the rule-of-thirds sucks! It's a good rule of thumb for snapshooters wanting to improve, as a prompt NOT to necessarily put the point of interest dead centre. I somehow did not hear of this rule for years after becoming seriously interested in photography, and think compositions are very rarely the best possible if the rule is followed exactly.

Thoughts? I await my stoning.