River Llugwy

What caused these streaks? Leaves floating past?

it was bubbles and froth from the waterfall further upstream

I'd like to see just his bit.. maby also a bit of rock so you know it's reflection.

A long exposure of the River Llugwy, North Wales. Taken with two Kood ND filters (*2, *4), an ND Grad and circ polariser. there is a small waterfall at the rock in the centre of the picture.

Canon 350d and Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 Ex lens on a Manfrotto tripod delicately balanced on a rock over the water!

8 seconds at F22. 'River Lugwy' On Black version is better for viewing :)

Now available to buy in print from www.photoboxgallery.com/stuworrall

This photo has notes. Move your mouse over the photo to see them.

To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and
install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.

Comments

< Prev 1 2 3 Next >

(282 comments)

tintop says:

Very nice. I like the sunlight on the trees and the sense of movement in the water.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

thanks tintop. i ilked the reflection of the treetrunks in the water the best, looks a bit ghostly
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

tintop says:

Yeah. I hadn't noticed the reflections. They do look different than you'd expect.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick'sPicks says:

lovely...great job
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

mjp3000 says:

This is wonderful. The smooth water and light is spectacular.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Kpals says:

A winner!! Excellent shot....
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

John the Monkey says:

It's a great shot stu - great colour and sharpness, and wonderful texture throughout. The angle it's at is a good touch too, imo.

Maybe you should invest in an ND8 so you don't overbalance your camera stacking 2s and 4s up like this... :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

thanks all, looks like it was worth getting wet waiting for the rain to stop!

John, youre right about the filters, i had three on plus the circ pol. need and ND8 or above. the tripod was resting on a rock at the edge of the DEEP water too :-0
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

John the Monkey says:

It's Stu Worrall's EXTREME LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY folks! :D

Hope you read the forum thread about camera insursance stu :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

outre says:

Just a phenomenal shot! These are the kind of shots I aspire to! An Instant Fav!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

originalmulli (naomi) says:

Beautiful. I like the streaks, it gives a good sense of movement and flow.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

svetslike says:

Wonderful!
www.flickr.com/groups/peacefulplace/pool/
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Sanman89 says:

I love the effects you get with long exposure on waters. Lovely
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

Large on black is a stunningly beautiful image, and it is great that you included your shooting technique notes.....

....I've faved and tagged this one "QUALITY" and am hoping you will join and post it to:
www.flickr.com/groups/quality_photography/
where photographic quality such as this gets recognition and inspires others...

QUALITY!
Please read (and heed) the comment entitled"YOUR Responsibility" on the Group's opening page.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

twentyeight says:

a wonderful image, beautiful landscape!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

fwd [deleted] says:

wow, the water surface looks like scratchy plastic - great!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

MirrorScope says:

Exceptional! coming close to your 'lighthouse' pic.The viewer really feels involved - like they are THERE! Best viewed large.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

thanks for the comments everyone. have joined the quality group, thansk for the invite mc shutter :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

rwbuff78 says:

i can really feel the movement
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

globalindex says:

fantastic effect, great composition! perfectly done!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You are invited to post this image to "Spectacular Nature, invite only

www.flickr.com/groups/spectacular_nature/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

thanks for the invite webinteger, posted :)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

John the Monkey says:

I knew Stu before he was famous, you know...

:)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

lol John!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

WhiteGoldWielder says:

great photgraphy!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Gallop says:

Just fantastic - nothing more I can say
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Picture This1 says:

This is a awesome shot the water is so cool

The Spectacular Nature Group
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ifijay says:

Wow Stu, all those accolades! You realy deserve them. What a fantastic shot.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Karjala says:

Beautiful. The water is so calm, doesn't seem like a long exposure at first glance.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Shapty says:

very good shot. love it!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

reiusu says:

beautiful scene!

321
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

mountainhiker says:

Beautiful flowing river. Great shot!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

eatzycath says:

beautiful shot - love those streaks through the river!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stéphane Miller says:

beautiful place!

(3-2-1)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Mace2000 says:

Two ND´s? Wow! The result is excellent. Maybe I should try that, too.
3-2-1
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

~Kevin~ says:

Nice one Stu. I'm a sucker for these kind of pics.

(World through my eyes)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

TheLizardQueen says:

Awesome!
It's got a ethereal mystical quality to it... beautiful ;0)

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

>Sandy< says:

This image makes one want to sit by the river and never move!! Excellent!!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bleuet / Anne-Marie P.C. out :-( says:

Great composition and wonderful colours.
321
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ChrisIrmo says:

Great use of a long exposure to really capture the motion here. The great composition doesn't hurt!
3-2-1
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Roy@Flickr says:

Awesome, truly awesome. A professional quality shot, well done mate.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Holte says:

great shot. love the long exposure.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

stevem_nyvi says:

Very awesome shot, I've been meaning to experiment with long daytime exposures, but haven't got all the ND filters yet!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

DaveWilliams says:

Fantastic shot, the water surface looks incredible.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Samiad says:

It looks like glass - great shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Gianluca Pistilli says:

Omg! Your photo is fantastic!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Silverwood says:

Amazing effect. Slightly surreal looking - in a nice way.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Fountainhead1 says:

I'm surprised this didn't make it to the dvdf weekly comp great picture
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

it was took this thursday... so is only eligable for next weeks compo
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

GoodNightSweetArt (kyrakin) says:

wonderful! 1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

. Az says:

wonderful, and thanks for the technical bit
123
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Krasnyi Fotoapparat says:

you worked damn hard for this pic and you deserve every comment on this page! Bravo!
1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave W Clarke says:

Excelent shot. I like the texture of the moss, plus everything evryone else has said. 1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

theurbannexus says:

Instant relaxation on viewing. Faved likewise.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Gronson says:

Amazing smoothness of the water, you have mastered this technique.

1-2-3
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

dobar says:

wow! fantastic capture! the water looks like an iced surface where someone has been ice skating :) love the effect of the long exposure. The timing is perfect, you used the perfect combination of filters and time :) faved.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben_Nelson says:

Very beautifull shot.

(From the FlickrPix Group)
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

S S B says:

Well, another one to add to the chorus of approval ... I love the softness of the light in the trees especially.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

tinobw [deleted] says:

Excellent work!

(From the FlickrPix Group)

Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Emoz says:

fantastic picture
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

think youd need some ND400's for 8 mins. one of those is on my list of wants
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Foy says:

Awesome shot!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Glaucio Lima says:

Muito bela captura. Medição perfeita!!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sean Bolton says:

Looks like I'm coming to this a bit late - how did I miss such a wonderful shot?!

I agree with all of the above comments - really excellent work Stu!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Stu Worrall says:

thanks sean and everyone else. im most humbled!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

This is........................................... ...a fantastic picture!

................a feast for the eyes!

Great work!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Making Data Fit says:

Wow! Great shot! Beautiful composition and soft colors, fine, fine, technique.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

wesmoredigital says:

Well done! Nice diagonal with the river leading the eye into the distance. Sweet.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

YYJ_colin says:

Beautiful!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jodi_tripp says:

You are invited to post this in : www.flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo/

I gave you a fav and a tag:
BRAVO
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

TuJaded says:

breathtaking! and everything all the other have already expressed.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

bridgepix says:

Wow! Gorgeous. I love it. A Fave.

(From the FlickrPix Group)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Nixon says:

I love this, Stu. Great Shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

bentilden says:

Love this shot. It's an inspiration.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

danekdanek says:

I'd really like to see a picture of the precariously balanced camera that was necessary to take this shot!

For me, the subtle white streaks and the reflected trees really set this apart from other long exposure water shots. Other than that, I'm not sure I can say anything that's not been said already - it is an absolute cracker.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Myke M says:

I put a link to this photo on my blog.
Images
Myke
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

doofusdave says:

Beautiful! Crystal clear and perfect. The colors, the view...wow.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Mance says:

That's excellent Stu. And of course... ND filters. I'm back off to the Teifi as soon as I've got some.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob.Hudson says:

Fantastically smooth, like ice, or like someone has skated on it. Instant fav.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

ojaipatrick says:

Beautiful imagery!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

[ changó ] says:

Great Shot!
Instant Fav
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

CraigMarston says:

Truely fantastic! I love the way you can see the slightly different directions that the water flows in... :•])
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

ashton_martin says:

Stu, this picture is amazing, wonderful colours and so sharp. This was worth all the effort. you only get out what you put in.
1-2-3 Landscape
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Absolutely stunning, and an instant fave. I've gotta get just a ND filter so I can do long exposure during the day--amazing!

--
Seen in Leviathor's Labyrinth: Lobotomy Laboratory (?)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Ottie says:

Great lighting in this lovely clear image ... well done!

Seen in L4.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

n+s says:

nice one... i've been lookin for a slow creek to achieve similar effect - most of them here with the rain we've been having bubble and froth and give me a nice warm latte instead of a flowing river effect. love your filter combo work.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Lifecapture says:

Nice capture. I think you are the man to talk to about filters. What set-up do you use?
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Gronson says:

Amazing and inspiring...

A Big Fave
Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

One word: BRILLIANT!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

The Cameras Voice says:

Apparently I am not alone in my congratulations. The perfect "calendar shot"
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Roomeri [deleted] says:

Gorgeous. Slow Water
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

my name is dyl says:

i love it.

its serene...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mymediaeric says:

oooh,very nice color!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

philspics says:

Superb!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

J. Star says:

Damned amazing work.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

TracieCat says:

What an amazing shot, just beautiful work.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

catbutler says:

This is fantastic - a very beautiful photograph! I love it - a fav
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dbauman says:

Wow...awesome shot. Makes me wish I was there right now...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Planet Adventure } says:

A Big Fave
You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

LOlandeseVolante says:

It's hard to add anything that has not yet been said. I love nature, I like like the way you can see the water flowing in this.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

kongberry says:

Bright and Clear.
Beautiful shot.
Peaceful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

< Prev 1 2 3 Next >

(282 comments)

Would you like to comment?

[?]

	Stu Worrall's photostream
		936 uploads

This photo also belongs to:

	Most interesting by Flickr (Set)
		50 items
	Part of: Interesting by Flickr

	Waterfalls, rivers and streams (Set)
		44 items

	Landscapes (Set)
		118 items
	Part of: Landscapes

	My Faves (Set)
		41 items

	Your Favs (Set)
		38 items

	Landscape (Pool)
		0

	Wales (Pool)
		0

	Long Exposure (Pool)
		0

	Reflections (Pool)
		0

	Water (Pool)
		0

	Waterfalls Around the World (Pool)
		0

	Welsh landscape (Pool)
		0

	Beautiful Scenery (Pool)
		0

	Water... Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, Creeks (Pool)
		0

	Waterfalls in Europe (Pool)
		0

	top-f [ 25+ faves ] (Pool)
		0

	Snowdonia (Pool)
		0

	Waterblur (Pool)
		0

	North Wales Coast (Pool)
		0

	water surface reflection -- wsr (Pool)
		0

	LONGEXPOSURE (Pool)
		0

	National Geographic Wannabes (Pool)
		0

	Wales Photography. (Pool)
		0

	Professional landscapes (Pool)
		0

	The Best: BRAVO (INVITED images only) (Pool)
		0

	North Wales, UK (Pool)
		0

	Rocks & Water (Pool)
		0

	The British Countryside (Pool)
		0

	Quality -- Best of the Best -- (Invitation ONLY) (Pool)
		0

	Waterfalls (Pool)
		0

	Waterfalls in Wales (Pool)
		0

	Calendar Shots (Pool)
		0

	Spectacular Nature-invited images only (15/ month) (Pool)
		0

	Landscape Wales (Pool)
		0

	A Place to find Peace (Pool)
		0

	ish@Flickr (Pool)
		0

	Leviathor's Labyrinth: Lobotomy Laboratory (Pool)
		0

	The Blink of an Eye (Pool)
		0

	30 faves, 30 comments and 300 views (Pool)
		0

	Beautiful Landscapes (Pool)
		0

	WelshFlickrCymru (South Wales Photomeet 15th Nov) (Pool)
		0

	DAPA GROUP (Pool)
		0

	How We Are Now (Pool)
		0

	Kuwait Art Photo Club (Post 1 Award 1) (Pool)
		0

	River Names of Britain (Pool)
		0

	clique for friends and artists ( invite only ) (Pool)
		0

5 galleries contain this photo

1,029 people call this photo a favorite

Additional Information

Taken in Conwy County Borough , Wales (map)
Taken on May 11, 2006
Viewed 63,327 times

Add to your map

Yay location removed

...

(Some formats are OK.)

Anyone will be able to see this on the map

(edit)

Or, remove it from the map.

Go to the map | See nearby photos and videos

You	Sign in \| Create Your Free Account
Explore	Places \| Last 7 Days \| This Month \| Popular Tags \| The Commons \| Creative Commons \| Search
Help	Community Guidelines \| The Help Forum \| FAQ \| Sitemap \| Get Help