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While delving into my archives, I recently unearthed a forgotten folder of photos from a 2016 trip to Olympic National Park—a visit that coincided with the beginning of my photography hobby. I recall staying near Hurricane Ridge and making an early morning trip to Sol Duc Falls. We arrived so early, I believe we had the entire place to ourselves. The walk to the falls was a delightful one, winding through a lush, green forest. I wonder if that iconic log is still there! Thanks for taking a look, and I welcome all comments and critiques.
Really a soothing image, very very nicely presented Paul. The greens are wonderful, the little hint of the yellow-golden leaves on the far right work nicely to echo and tie into the same color upstream on the left Shadow and sunlight play nicely giving energy and seclusion to the image or depth
Ross Martin wrote:
Nice find from your files, Parul! It’s a lovely image. The light in the background trees adds a nice sparkle, and your processing is beautifully done.
Yes, indeed I have so many more to sort thru. PP is a new journey for me and I am so glad that you found it to be done right. Thanks for your feedback.
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Isodorf wrote:
Can't believe you could just forget photos like this! Beautiful scenery. Super green and lush.
I agree, I have more images and think some of them are so nice, will post some later.
Thank you so much for your feedback.
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guidostow wrote:
Fine image Parul!
Thank you
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Jim Dockery wrote:
Nice work. Good idea on the early arrival to beat the crowds.
Thanks Jim, it was really great to be there so early. Something very special to walk thru this place that early. The forest feels so different with no one around. I believe in one day we drove from Hurricane ridge, stopped at Sol Du Falls, Ho Rain forest, North beach and back.....long day but what a beautiful park!
Paul, what a nice peaceful scene,
I have been to the Olympic National Park, multiple times but never early enough to enjoy a moment like this!
If you don’t mind my asking, how early was early?
Parul, I’ve been back to enjoy this lovely image multiple times. As Karl says, it is very soothing. All the elements in the composition are harmonious, and your processing is superb. You have my vote for Feb. 14 TOTW.
Feb 05, 2025 at 09:49 PM
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Karl Witt wrote:
Really a soothing image, very very nicely presented Paul. The greens are wonderful, the little hint of the yellow-golden leaves on the far right work nicely to echo and tie into the same color upstream on the left Shadow and sunlight play nicely giving energy and seclusion to the image or depth
Glad this one found its way to see us!
Karl
Karl, thank you very much for your detailed feedback. Everyone's comments and critiques helps me improve and it's encouraging that I am headed in right direction. One thing I did do different in this image is waited for few days before posting as it gave me time to get it just right fell to the scene as I remember.
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Lefty38 wrote:
Paul, what a nice peaceful scene,
I have been to the Olympic National Park, multiple times but never early enough to enjoy a moment like this!
If you don’t mind my asking, how early was early?
With no one around it was definitely very peaceful. This image was captured on 9/16/2016 at 8.24am. That means I might have arrived at parking lot around 7:45am.
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Ross Martin wrote:
Parul, I’ve been back to enjoy this lovely image multiple times. As Karl says, it is very soothing. All the elements in the composition are harmonious, and your processing is superb. You have my vote for Feb. 14 TOTW.
Ross, your comment made me smile and I'm flattered! I really appreciate your feedback, support, and guidance. I'm so glad you liked the image enough to vote for it.
This is a really, really sweet image. The descriptions of soothing and peaceful are appropriate for sure. Your composition flows (no pun intended) really well and the light is just so nice.
JWRisinger wrote:
This is a really, really sweet image. The descriptions of soothing and peaceful are appropriate for sure. Your composition flows (no pun intended) really well and the light is just so nice.
Thank you very much Your compliments made be blush and I am truly flattered. So many on this site have helped me in my photography journey and I am truly thankful to each one of them. Thanks for the encouragement.
mike reid wrote:
Love this...ONP always a winner and this is great light
Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed viewing this one. Actually what I really missed was some of the forest shots with green moss covered boulders with trees on my way to this fall.
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Klimowski wrote:
Beautifully done - you've handled the light wonderfully.
juankgigo wrote:
A very relaxing image, many thanks for sharing!
Thanks you, so glad that you enjoyed viewing the shot.
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Ross Martin wrote:
Congrats, Parul! Really happy to see you get the win for this beautiful image. Print and hang it!
Cheers,
Ross
Ross, thanks a lot for your feedback and guidance. I still can't believe that something shot 8 years ago came back to life now! OMG....thanks for your vote.
Parul, Congratulations on the FTW. Gorgeous image. I recognized the location after seeing the log. I'm only posting this because of what you said about the log and will take these images down with apology if you want me to. I took this image in 1977 on slide film. I don't know if it is the same log. Don't know if a log could last that long. I think you took your image from the foot bridge, so the angle is different. Anyway, it is very interesting to me and I see from your image that mine is so-so.
Rex
the original uncropped slide with a few modern photoshop tweaks
Beautiful scenery. Super green and lush. 
Shadow and sunlight play nicely giving energy and seclusion to the image or depth 
