Outdoor photography
Ustroń waterfall – long exposures of the Gościradowiec cascades
The photographs of the waterfall in Ustroń show cascades of the Gościradowiec stream in the Zawodzie district. In this small gallery, I focus on water flowing over a stone ledge, its uneven surface and the surrounding greenery. Bright streams stand out against darker stones, while plants along the bank form a natural backdrop to the photographed section of the stream.
The series contains six frames taken at different focal lengths. Wider views show the cascade and its surroundings, while tighter images focus attention on the flow of water itself. I wanted to contrast its soft streaks with the distinct texture of the stationary ledge. Changing the framing reveals the same subject first as a small landscape and then as an arrangement of lines, bright patches and surfaces.
I took the photographs with a Canon EOS 6D and a polarising filter. At ISO 100 and f/16, I used exposure times of 1.6 and 5 seconds and focal lengths from 19 to 85 mm. Long exposures give the flowing water a smooth, blurred appearance that contrasts with the stones. This is my quiet view of a small cascade and the possibilities of photographing moving water. You can find the exact settings for each photograph under the “More Info” button.
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See also my photographs of the Wild Waterfall in Karpacz in winter, where long exposures contrast flowing water with icicles and frozen cascades.
