Heaven Shining Down On Me
Canon Powershot with IR filter “As Is”—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—
I have been waiting for this kind of shot for a long time. The storms were fierce with a ton of rain last night. I decided to take of work and spend the day at the falls near my house. I must have snapped 200 pictures today. What a great day!! I found a new toy its my infrared lens. Of course I have many different shots just like this :-)
I posted a photo in color as well at a different time called – Approaching
Autumn
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Herman Greffrath
this is absolutely awsome. great shot.
Angelsq6
I love this, great shot
Di Edwards
Oh I love the waterfall! Just gorgeous. And the sun shining through the tops of the trees…Yum!
Caroline Hartree
Wow this is beautiful Jeff!!
Jeff Burns
Thank you everyone. I have a ton of pictures to still go through. :-)
Erika Rathka
This is absolutely beautiful! The softness of the waterfalls makes the trees pop right out. Great shot!
Nicole Goggins
this is stunning! IR shots always appeal to me – this is certainly no exception! love the colours and lighting…
Helene Kippert
Awesome image!!
Lucindawind
stunning & beautiful ..
Craig Shillington
WOW Jeff!!! You certainly did it ;) Just like you said! I KNOW you are pleased as punch with these. They turned out awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!! VBS
Jeff Burns
Very happy with this one. Thanks again! I know you are on your way into town now to buy a new filter Craig. LOL
Joanna Roser
this is spectacular!
Jeff Burns
Thanks Johey
Mel Brackstone
This is absolutely fabulous, Jeff!!! Well done.
Craig Goldsmith
Thrilling a unique colour makes a striking image.
Jeff Burns
Thanks Mel and Craig. Appreciate the compliments
sonia
Wow, I cant believe this is a photo and not a painting! It’s so beautiful, I love it.
Jeff Burns
Thanks Sonia
WitheringMoon
Wow Wow Wow!! spectacular Jeff!!
Jeff Burns
Thank you Kelly!!
carpenter777
very beautiful
karolina
i really really really love all of your infrared shots! they’re breathtaking!! you’ve got some beautiful scenery around you- take more days off :)
Charlene Aycock
I LOVE THIS! LOVE THE FACT YOU PUT IT IN THIS SEPIA FORMAT IT IS PERFECT FOR THIS
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much
Honestly this is one of my favorite pictures I have done.
I am glad everyone is enjoying it
misschristina95
Wow. This is amazing. Where in the world did you find this?
Jeff Burns
The picture was taking at Brandywine Falls about 2 miles from my house.
We had some serious storms during the night. I decided to go to the falls to take some pictures.
Very Very glad you like it!
Karen Cougan
Jeff how lucky are you….............we have had no rain for months and you are getting enough to make beautiful waterfalls, the golden light is just stunning…......it was certainly worth your visit
congrats on them all
xkc
funkyfacestudio
It’s a gorgeous photograph :]
Christopher E...
great shot, and play with shutterspeed, id personally love to see what it looks like without any techniques added or filters, i bet its just as great
kseriphyn
Orange is delicious. It’s a refreshing image to see.
Jessica Tremp
luminous
Antoni Alonso
I’d never seen IR mixed with long exposures and the effect is great. Really striking and different.
BLYTHART
The falls have a dream-like quality to them – nice work.
Andre Gascoigne
stunning
lance leopold
Spectacular,well done Jeff!!
Kayla Vernon
this is beautiful! its a soft image but still, theres so much detail!
Jeff Burns
Everyone is leaving me speechless on this photo. :-)
Jeff
JPsShots
wow, nice shot, so does anyone actualy sell on this sight?
Jeff Burns
I have sold 3 cards so far. Been here for about a week. I believe it is a very popular site for selling stuff. There are some amazingly talented individuals on this site.
kenmo
Awesome…..
GailDouglas
This shot makes you feel like you are on anoher world. I love the colour. Gail
bunnij
these are great! are you using a filter or lens? what type? I love the colors you have here, very warm and inviting.
Jeff Burns
I am using a filter lens. Its a Hoya R72 Infrared lens. It goes over my existing lens on my camera
Thanks you all for the compliments :-)
whisperingruth
Your shots are amazing Jeff . . . I can see you’re a big fan of orange . . . cool!
Shane Walker
Nice image Jeff, i havent got into infared yet, but this is inspiring me too.
Thomas Sielaff
Make not to self: “Get an infrared lens! Great idea Jeff. Great shots. I’m envious.
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Shane, Thomas and Whisperingruth.
Kitsmumma
Hi Jeff, this is just wonderful. Very magical quality about it. Fabulous work.
updisco
Jeff…..........FANTASTIC…...........Wow
Simon Fallon
Unbelievable – so dreamlike. Great work Jeff!
Taylor Jury
You have some excellent work I love the feeling of motion in this one and great colors. Great job on this one
kookylane
WOW, the title describe it well. So majestic and heavenly. Awesome shot Jeff!!!
Cathleen Taraw...
...and a whole lot of orange chocolate chip ice cream without the chocolate. Sorry, your picture’s making me hungry; your fault :)
Naomi Frost
Theres not much more I can add – so ditto.
EOS20
Wonderful image!!
Jeff Burns
Wow this is becoming quite the popular one. I am extremely overwhelmed on the comments!!
Thank you all. :-)
Danielle Prowse
so surreal..its gorgeous!!!
Cheryl Ridge
Very pretty shot Jeff. I can almost feel the spray from the water – I can sure hear it!
Thankyou for taking a look at some of my shots too :-)
Bjana Hoey
this is reat!! very stunning…love the tones!
SnowDog
This is very magical great shot!
SnowDog
billyboy
Jeff, I saw this in the gallery page and was blown away. Fantastic mood, great monochrome tones.
Jeff Burns
Thank you Danielle,Cheryl,Bjana,Snowdog and Billy. Compliments are stunning me
Jared Revell
Stunning shot Jeff !
magic1gal
Love all the warm colors you use this one is beautiful
Suprman
I love the light in this shot. Beautiful. Aptly titled
Carson Wilcox
Great treatment on the Water Jeff
KaylaMarie
INCREDIBLE! wow I’m speechless I cannot believe this is real GREAT coloring!
Julie Just
Beautiful work, truely golden!
Amy-lee Foley
Absolutely Amazingly Beautiful!
Amy-lee
xXxOoO
twiggy72
its definitly heavenly, you almost forget that the water is roaring
Jeff Burns
Thank you all for the compliments
Rebecca Borrego
This is beautiful. It looks like a painting.
madvlad
wow- nature -at its best and you were there to record it thanks
mayuphoto
It is a magical shot. Really beautiful ! Thanks for your comment on my work too : )
Damien Woods
Beautiful, stunning. Love that orange saturation.
Halcyon007
Absolutely fantastic shot Jeff
ABSTRACT
WOW, NICE ART. VERY CREATIVE.
Jeff Burns
Loving the compliments on this one!! Thanks Rebecca,Madvlad,Mayuphoto,Damien,Stuart and Abstract :-)
suezhenson
This is so beautiful…
kelcan
Stunningly beautiful shot!! way to go:)
Zeanana
Everyone has said it already: Great photography (with the exposure and composition). That effect just came with an infrared lense? Means, that might have the same effect on a analogue camera, too? I’d have to try this :D
However, not wanting to pry … But… is this waterfall by any chance near the Dam at Croton-on-Hudson? :c) The shape looks familiar and makes me think of my home-for-two-years.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful shot…
Jeff Burns
Not prying at all Zeanana It was actually taken at Brandywine Falls in Ohio. I am quite sure the lens filter should work on any camera. Thank you for the wonderful compliments
Thank you to Kelly and Suezhenson too
Zeanana
Thanks Jeff :D
I’ll make a point in stopping by those falls some day if I ever manage to return to the US … I miss the scenery there heaps … smiles But as long as there are photographers out there and posting pictures, it’s a solace :)
gladders
Superb shot Jeff! Think I’ll pick up an IR filter too. Have been toying with the idea of tinkering with IR for a while. This has just convinced me!
Jeff Burns
Thank you Gladders and Zeanana Glad I can influence :-)
Leo Brown
Jeff this is an awesome shot I think everyone loves it including me.
StacyLee
Incredible shot Jeff!!
tonilouise
Stunningly gorgeous image Jeff. Love it
Andrew Bosman
Nice treatment Jeff, really different.
paul boast
This is stunning , you have real talent.
clockworkpink2
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Jeff Burns
Thank you all again. Your compliments are overwhelming. I really appreciate all the feedback and compliments
Catalin Soare
Superb capture and treatment!
Linda Syms
Thought i would not get on the page to make my comment,Beautiful.
nightshadow57
WOW! full on awesome!
Cindy Ritter
This is amazing!
It really does look like heaven is shining down!
Alex Worsley
I’m loving this, very nice work. You have some awesome IR stuff.
Jeff Burns
Thank you for all the compliments on this photo. I am in shock!! I appreciate all the compliments from everyone
SpaceCadet34
I’m impressed…well done !!
richie fox
what a fantastic shot, you must be really proud… (wish i got this shot!)
you have some fantastic photographs in you collection mr jeff… your on my favorites!
Kenn Jensen
Jeff, waterfall photos are among my favorites, and this one is at the top of the list! Wonderful job.
Bruce Watson
Love that ‘velvety’ water. Nice capture.
PaulBradley
Nicely captured, the IR makes it work well.
Jessica King
....Oh my!! How did I not find this earlier!
Ditto comments from everyone else – This is lovely Jeff :)
Jeff Burns
Thanks Jessica, Paul, Manotron, Kenn, Richie and SpaceCadet. I appreciate it. Glad you enjoy the photo
king611
Jeff, this is perfect piece of art! Magnificent!
amber81
BREATHTAKING!!!
migueldelmonte
Well done jeff,this is a shot everyone would have liked to have captured themselves.
Incidentially thank you for your comments on my work.
Jeff Burns
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to EVERYONE who has left comments for me on this picture.
I am very glad it is enjoyed so much.
Torfinn Johann...
A stunning shot. Fantastic colours, composition, and exposure. I can understand why they buy this one. Well done!
Bruce Halliburton
Thanks for your kind words on my own infrared pictures Jeff! My pictures were taken with old-fashioned Kodak high speed infrared film and loaded onto my PC via a neg scanner. You seem to have had more luck than me taking digital infrared pictures though (I love this one).
FYI and in response to Zeanana’s comments a few days ago: All digital cameras can take infrared pictures with an infrared filter fitted, but the cameras actually contain infrared blocking filters, so you need to take very long exposures to get round this. Ideal for your waterfall though!
How long was your exposure, out of interest?
You have inspired me to have another go with Digital IR, Jeff! Thanks!
Joseph Klatka
Excellent, Jeff!! We need to see more!
Jeff Burns
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for inquiring. I actually left the shutter open about 10 seconds on this shot at a 3.2 AV
But it is different everytime. I usually end up snapping 10+ shots a few at each setting messing around to try to get the perfect setting. I have a few more shots in my portfolio that I actually used similar settings and put the camera on Neutral Density or B&W mode. This is what happens when you leave the camera in full color mode. On the If the Tree’s could Talk shot I actually set the camera to Vivid colors to sharpen the orange a bit.
dehk
Turn down your hightlights, the bright sky is fighting with the beautiful water. and, perfect angle, couldn’t ask for more.
Sharon Stafford
Thanks for your comment on my photo. I just joined RedBubble today, and to get a comment from someone who takes pictures as inspiring as this one is a great compliment! I’m not familiar with IR, are all the effects in-camera?
Lois Romer
What a fantastic backyard you must have. Pity i have to drive for and hour to get to places like that.
Nancy Coyle
Jeff…..... I am speechless!!!!!!!!!!!! This is amazing! I have NEVER seen this process done in this way before and it is nothing less then brilliant!!!!
I have not figured out how to do this processing yet…it always seems to stop me dead in my tracks! You seem to have nailed it so perfectly!!!!!! STUNNING!!!
Adela Hriscu
Fantastic, breathtaking!
Paul Vanzella
Stunning piece – just love your tonal work and the movement of the water just makes it!
Christopher Chan
This is an incredible scene !
Antoine Dagobert
Heaven indeed Jeff..Love the golden tint..best regards my friend
awoni
This is amazing, I love the contrast of the image
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Awoni, Antoine, Christopher, Paul, Adela, Nancy, Lois,Kiwi and Dehk I am speechless myself on all the wonderful compliments on this shot.
Dehk I did toy around with turning down the contrast a to get rid of the brightness, but to be honest I got risky and left it because it really made the image look like there was a massive light shining down and I wanted the photo to show that. Especially the angle of where the sun was. It was right at me at that time of the day. Thus the “Heaven Shining Down on Me”
But I do appreciate your point of view and I do have a shot of it toned down. I have had a few people comment that way off line.
matjenkins
damn!
very nice
i’d love to do something like this
Charlene Aycock
JEFF WHAT DID YOU SET YOUR CAMERA AT TO GET THE SILK LOOK ON WATER? I LOVE HOW MUCH MORE SILKY YOUR WATER LOOKS… IT IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! I LOVE YOUR NEW WORK TOO, PREFER WATERFALL OVER THE LAKE HOUSE. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP, CHECK OUT SOME OF MY NEW UPLOADS AND FEEL FREE TO GIVE ME ADVICE.
Stuart Innes
WOW!!!!!
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Mat, Charlene and Stuart.
You set your shutter speed slow like 8-10 seconds to get the waterfall effect.
rochelles
Congrats!!!
zarathustra
I love this piece.
Jeff Burns
Thank you Rochelle and Zarathustra!!
Jon Hawkins
This shot is so good I can’t come up with a comment fitting the pic…WOW.
hugo
it musy have taken me 5 min. to scroll down, whew, great shot!!
Per Einar Gunn...
WOW….Stunning!!
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Jon, Hugo and Per. All you are really leaving me speechless.
Starr1949
You sure know how to perk your shots up. As if they aren`t naturally already beautiful. YOU make they unbelievably fantastic displays! YOU are awesome! You have an eye for real beauty and what is so pleasing to others. Great insite! You are blessed.
vbphoto
Thanks so much! Your work is fantastic!
Jeff Burns
Thank you Starr and Vicoria
ROSS MANARCHY ...
tHANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT ON BUTTERFLY…AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW YOUR WORK…........................I enjoyed all very much.
Austin17
thanks for the comment, i’d have to say this is a pretty awesome picture, i think everyone else thinks the same
Deborah Fuller
I love the mist with the orange. are you a fellow Orgonian.
Jeff Burns
Thank you Ross Austin and Deborah
blod
Totally awesome Jeff just love the still water and the colours are fantastic
Frannie
such a beautiful picture, would love to be there.
dairygirl
this is such a beautiful shot, another awesome image from you
Franklin Lindsey
Wow! What a bold choice of exposure. Pushing the envelope is when you get your best results, beautiful picture!
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Blod, Frannie, Dairygirl and Frank. I really appreciate all the feedback.
THANK YOU EVERYONE VERY MUCH FOR THE COMPLIMENTS
I AM SPEECHLESS
wombat65
OK Jeff, looking at your stunning art makes me drool, have just discovered how to get the misty affect on my camera, all I need now is heavy rain and a few waterfalls, keep up the great work
lillymoore
gorgeous picture well choosen effect I think it makes this picture truely beautiful
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Wombat and Lily!!
Adam Huckfeldt
Amazing, I love how you captured the simple beauty. I really like this photo. I know what you mean about taking 200 photos. Once again, thank you for viewing and commenting on my photos.
Charlene Aycock
jeff i tried to order this today but could not it kept saying my card was invalid number which it was not!! i hate pay pal, i recently had two friends have their accounts wiped out using pay pal… i refuse to use a debit card on pay pal and it wont take my credit card. if you have any suggestions on how i can order your picture please let me know. Charlene
Deri Dority
Wow, so beautiful. A wonderful piece of art.
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Adam, Charlene and Derid. I appreciate the compliments.
I would try giving Paypal a call. Believe it or not I had the same problem a while back and they had a date wrong which kept declining my card. I called them and they straightened it out.
I really never had a problem with paypal besides that its very secure. If they cannot help you, you can always shoot me an email.
Another thing to do which is what I did. Get a credit card and make them make your limit like $200
most credit cards do that. Then putting it on paypal you don’t have to worry to much.
alistair mcbride
Great work Jeff,nice work with the blurred water.
mand3rz
This is beautiful, I love the softness and texture of the water.
Mandy Fell
shunning so warm…love it
Lucindawind
Jeff ..what aperture and speed do you use ?.. Im trying to do these shots and cant seem to get it yet :(
Jeff Burns
Shoot me an email Lucinda and I will give you more details. My email is on my bubble page.
Plus I have a couple questions. Are you using an infrared filter or are you just talking about getting the water to look like that?
BstillPhoto
Excellent Color!
frogster
Beautiful image.
David Thibodeaux
Great shot, Jeff. I’ve just started playing around with an infrared filter. It would be a natural to use on falling water. This is stunning.
Starr1949
As I pop back through your gallery.. this shot always catches my eye. Unbelievable magic to it! Just great work and it draws ones attention, mystically.
Craig Shillington
Unreal Jeff :) #4 of ALL TIME Art :) :) Well done and I can see why mate :) VBS
Janelle
Jeff this is amazing..magical..stunning lol should I go on?.. well done!!! =o)
John Snodgrass
Beautiful shot, love it
Jeff Burns
Thank you Bstill, Frogster David Starr Craig Janell and John. I appreciate all the compliments. WOW
Bluetiger
This is so beautiful..perfect shutter speed for the water.
wolfllink
Excellent Shot! I was trying to get on a plain the day after the storms. I should have been using my new toy and doing what you did. Great work. Breath Taking.
wondawe
This is mystic!
Jared Poole
This photo is simply beautiful… The water seems to be leaping out of the screen at me!
Jennifer Resemius
STUNNING!
Jewd
How glorious…a tribute to the beauty of the earth..thankyou
Jeff Burns
Thank you Bluetiger, Wolflink and Wondawe
Jeff Burns
Thank you Jared, Jennifer, Lewd Appreciate all the comments!!
Erin Hagen
I love this picture. What type of camera did you work with?
Jeff Burns
Hi Erin I used a Canon Powershot S3 for this shot. I just got a new camera the other day.
Bought the Canon Digital Rebel XTI 400D
Garylee
Wow, congrax Mr Burns. Seeing your artwork has made me even more determined to carry on perservering with my own :) Many thanx for bringing this excellent work to us :)
And Heaven is anything you imagine it to be :)
MSixty
This looks like something from Lord of the Rings, nice!
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Gary and MSixty. I appreciate the comments and compliments
KittenGirl
I love the way this image is so soft and gentle it feels like it could carry me away….
Catherine Crim...
this is simply gorgeous
Paul Tupman
This is stunning Jeff. The long exposure and filter are used to give expert results! Thanks for the comments on my page by the way.
Jeff Burns
Thank you Kitten, Tuppers and Catherine. I appreciate all the comments and compliments on this shot.
Sean Farragher
FANTASTIC PURE FANTASTIC
Sharon Perrett
Wow beautiful, love the water so soft and fuzzy and the rest so sharp
SnapHappy
awesome feel to this!
Jeff Burns
Thank you very much Sean Appreciate the compliment
Jeff Burns
Thank you Snap and Wild. :-)
And to everyone who left a comment on this photo.
stevenlove
I like the softness created by the slower shutter speed. It gives the water fall a liquid light appearance.
Mark Tisdale
oh wow, other worldly!
Azard
This is just amazing! I love this I think will make a great card for Xmas in my opinion
Jeff Burns
Thank you all very much for the compliments.
I am totally blown away by the number of comments on this shot.
Thank you all!
maryse
wow this picture is beautiful!
Kalena Hill
stunning photograph!!!
Henk Stolk
How to rescue a frame! Well done. True, the burned out top part. But this way it adds to the scene. Wonderful idea
Rinkydink
Absolutely stunning shot – well deserving of all the trillions of positive comments! I curtsey in your general direction
billyboy
Jeff, this is the first image I saw on RB the day I signed up—think it was amoung the featured images. And it blows me away as much today as it did then. Amazingly surreal effects with shutter speed and IR filter, the two going hand-in-hand. Love the coloration too. It’sw a massive shot and it well deserves the massive praise it’s received.