Whirlpool

    Another whirlpool spotted in the creek yesterday, this one next to a spot where the water rushes out from amidst the rocks.

    I took a closer crop of the whirlpool and jetstream but felt the wider context shot was more pleasing to the eye.

    Also puddling with borders a bit, if only because the black adds a bit more impact when viewed on flickr's white background.

    Whirlpool is now available for sale as prints or posters.

    Explore - #66 for Nov 8th, 2007.

    This photo won the Qld November 1st half competition on the Australian Photographers flickr group.

    Comments and faves

    1. ★

      andrew k, CosmoPhotography, borealnz, bachamp, and 29 other people added this photo to their favorites.

    2. andrew k (56 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful! I miss weekends spent in the SE QLD rainforest.

    3. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      What's even better is that it's just down the road from home :-)

    4. borealnz (56 months ago | reply)

      Gorgeous David!!! So nicely captured!!! How lucky you are to have this on your doorstep.

    5. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Jill :) I'm exceedingly pleased we're actually getting some rain this year so I can enjoy this area as it should be.

    6. bachamp (56 months ago | reply)

      I like that one, nice shot

    7. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      I definitely think it was the best of the bunch.

    8. beachut (John Sheil) (56 months ago | reply)

      Hey David, that looks great....I did not think there would be water running in the creek...you must have had rain

    9. ronnietan (56 months ago | reply)

      can you actually see the whirlpool when your there? or is it only after the long exposure it shows up in the photo

      your collection of long exposed water shots is growing and all of them fantastic

    10. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Indeed we have - about 50-60mm this week :) I was hoping for more, but at least the creek is running now.

      Yep, the whirlpool is just visible from the bubbles/froth on the surface when standing there, it shows up as more pronounced over the long exposure.

    11. *quietachiever (56 months ago | reply)

      Lovely shot, David. One of my favourites from you.

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    12. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Thanks :)

    13. flash of light (56 months ago | reply)

      What a beautiful place - lovely colours and composition

    14. seychelles88 (56 months ago | reply)

      What a beautiful photo! Well taken!

    15. justincarpenter (56 months ago | reply)

      beautiful shot ! :D I love this place

    16. FrAcTuReD...fOtOs (56 months ago | reply)

      I must say David that this is magnificent!

    17. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Indeed it is :) And so close to home too.

      Danke :)

      It's a great location, much more interesting when it's flowing like this though (as opposed to being almost dry as it has been not that long ago).

      Thanks Jeff. I think a trip down Springbrook way is in order soonish, how's the weather been down your way ? Nice and wet ?

    18. robstephaustralia (56 months ago | reply)

      HA! I thought you looked familiar!

    19. traceyisanozzy [deleted] (56 months ago | reply)

      Well David....this is stunning and not far from your back door? How perfect, love this shot, very serene and also wonderful to see the 'river runs through it' again....well done! :-)

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    20. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Aha! Now I get it. Pays to hunt around and wake up a bit before replying :)

      Thanks Tracey, yep, just down the road. :-)

    21. gayheb (56 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful David.

    22. totalisator (56 months ago | reply)

      Hi David - congratulations on a superb photograph. Yes, having that extra "context" definitely improves the overall aesthetic of the whirlpool. This is great!

    23. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Gayle :)

      Thanks! Long time no see. I see you've had a wonderful holiday in the South Pacific.

    24. mannedspace (56 months ago | reply)

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    25. Gareth Gorman (56 months ago | reply)

      Superb shot Dave. Great subject and the bronze leaves top it off. You didn't take a bag of leaves with you and throw them around, did you?

    26. Michael Andrassi (56 months ago | reply)

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    27. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Much appreciated but I have a policy about groups with image code thingies, hope you understand.

      Hehehe, no the leaves are all natural :)

      Thanks :)

    28. FrAcTuReD...fOtOs (56 months ago | reply)

      Ive been down in Sydney for the past few days David, but everything looks green in the garden. I must take a hike into the Hinterlands soon to attempt some water pics. We may just have a good year in front of us.

    29. R.Gural (56 months ago | reply)

      very nice!

    30. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      It'd be good to know if the falls are running enough to be impressive, thanks Jeff :)

      Thanks!

    31. Jack High (56 months ago | reply)

      Another great shot David. This is a lovely place you've found.

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    32. sallylondon (56 months ago | reply)

      Love the slow shutterspeed and the lines it lets the water draw. Pretty shot!

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    33. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      It is indeed a lovely place Jack. Presumably because it'd been raining a fair bit and the water was flowing quickly, the mozzies weren't about either :)

      Thanks. It's a very pretty place.

    34. Joits (56 months ago | reply)

      fantastic! i love how the whirl pools look here compared to the flowing part that was captured with motion blur! this is a really beautiful location...

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    35. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Thanks :)

    36. looby88 (56 months ago | reply)

      good one my friend, you are using your free time well !!

    37. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Yep, sure am, besides, with the recent rains (yay!) one can't pass up the chance to photograph the creek :)

    38. Sarah M Cook (56 months ago | reply)

      David. this photo is beautiful.

    39. @peace_ [deleted] (56 months ago | reply)

      Stunning photograph. Well done.

    40. David de Groot (56 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Sarah :) I hope your horse is feeling better.

      Thanks :)

    41. whoops vision (55 months ago | reply)

      Stunning image ....

      This is one of the best piece of work on Australia!!!
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    42. David de Groot (55 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Nickie.

    43. DarylLee (55 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful! Nice work.

    44. David de Groot (55 months ago | reply)

      Thanks, we've had almost 2 inches of rain last night, so hopefully I'll get a few more in this series in the next couple of days.

    45. benefit of hindsight (55 months ago | reply)

      Most excellent shot, David. Love the curly whirly bit :o)

    46. David de Groot (55 months ago | reply)

      After all this rain recently, I'm hoping to get a few more :) Well, providing the sun doesn't come out and make a mess of the light...

    47. leesure (55 months ago | reply)

      Very nice shot.

    48. David de Groot (55 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Lee.

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    50. Aiel (54 months ago | reply)

      Brilliant lighting in the woods and the effects on the water is also cool.

    51. David de Groot (54 months ago | reply)

      Thanks :)

      Thanks, but I don't do forced comment groups or groups with comment graphics.

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