cascading tranquility by Guy Lambrechts Photography

About "cascading tranquility"

by Guy Lambrechts Photography

About the artwork

"Cascading Tranquility" offers a view of a remote waterfall in a rocky gorge (Catalonia). The waterfall, a slender stream of shimmering water, plunges down the rugged rock face into a serene pool below. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs, the scene exudes a sense of pristine natural beauty.

The composition has a strong vertical focus, with the long line of the waterfall from top to bottom dominating the image. This line is framed by the rough textures of the rock face on the right and the green landscape at the bottom of the picture. The lighting is subtle, with the sunlight illuminating the waterfall almost like a veil, giving it an ethereal quality. There is a clear balance between the elements: the ruggedness of the rocks is softened by the water and greenery, creating a harmonious composition. Depth is enhanced by the contrast between the light waterfall and the dark shadows in the gorge. The colours are mainly earth tones, with the warm orange and brown tones of the rocks contrasting with the greenery.

Through the bird's eye view, the grand scale of the cliff and waterfall is emphasised. By positioning the camera to capture the waterfall from a slight angle, I was able to capture the fall of the water in its full length. The framing was chosen so that the waterfall falls exactly in the right-hand part of the image, visually drawing the viewer down, past the waterfall, to the green area at the foot of the cliff.