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Natural Arch

Postby the foto fanatic on Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:28 pm

Natural Arch, sometimes called Natural Bridge, is in the Numinbah Valley, close to the Queensland - NSW Border.

Over the years cascading water has eroded the roof a rock cave, creating an arch. This photo shows the entrance to the cave on the RHS and the water pouring through the opening that it has created.

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Re: Natural Arch

Postby ozimax on Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:52 am

Trevor this is an outstanding image. (It almost looks as though you have artificially lit the scene). The colours and composition are wonderful.
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Re: Natural Arch

Postby the foto fanatic on Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:31 pm

Thanks Fraser. Only natural lighting at about 9:30 am last Wednesday.

To be able to show the exteriors and the interior of the cave I have used HDR techniques, and that has given the colours a bit of a boost too.
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Re: Natural Arch

Postby ozimax on Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:28 pm

It actually looks surreal with green tinge on one side, and blue on the waterfall, but for me it works.
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Re: Natural Arch

Postby zafra52 on Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:31 pm

Excellent photo.
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Re: Natural Arch

Postby Matt. K on Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:27 pm

I love the play of the colours!
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Re: Natural Arch

Postby biggerry on Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:23 pm

Great shot Trevor - I have seen many images of this location over the years and I think yours has really done the place justice in a natural and representation manner.
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Re: Natural Arch

Postby the foto fanatic on Tue Apr 29, 2014 9:32 pm

Thanks everybody.

Just for interest I found this old photograph of the Natural Arch from a similar aspect to mine. It dates back to 1938. Quite a good b&w presentation really.
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