Some weeks ago, I had the opportunity to revisit Fervenza de Torez, a waterfall I’ve photographed several times, but nature always finds ways to surprise me. This particular morning, the conditions shifted dramatically over just a few minutes—each change bringing something unique and exciting to capture.
We started the day in a cold, misty atmosphere. The waterfall was wrapped in a dense fog that softened the background, giving it an almost dreamlike quality. This rare mist is something I hadn’t seen here before, and I couldn’t pass up the chance to frame the main cascade with the silky textures of the smaller falls in the foreground. Wading into the river, I got as close as I could to the water, working on different compositions while watching the mist slowly lift.
As the morning progressed, the fog began to dissipate, revealing vibrant greens on the moss-covered rocks and remnants of autumn leaves scattered around. I found myself drawn to the textures in the water—flowing like a silky white veil in contrast to the rocks' earthy tones.
Each shot from this series tells a slightly different story. Some lean on the ethereal feel of misty mornings, while others focus on details, textures, and the vivid palette of the riverbed.
Which one would be your favorite?
Hi Alvaro!
Waterfalls are always attracting. I also can't withstand.
I like the texture of the water. It reflects the dynamic and brings order into the water.
#2 is my favorite. The other 2 suffer from the dark rock at the right quite in the front. This is blocking my eye exploring and wandering through the image.
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you for your reply!
I know what you're talking about but that rock doesn't disturb my eye to much.
Anyway, I have understood the point!
I think they are all good, with my favorite being #3. Looks like the shutter speed was just perfect to reveal the details of the flowing water. Well done!
Thank you!!
I think selecting the correct shutter speed is the key to get the best textures and details in the flowing water!