Cascade
Sachit P.
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The soft rumble of a waterfall is a chorus to my ears and makes me feel at peace. In this shot, I aimed to capture the essence of that feeling by depicting a secluded waterfall in the Mount Tamalpais area. This was done through taking a long exposure photograph to make the waterfall have a silk-like texture. To emphasize the hidden nature of the waterfall, I brightened the head-shaped rock in front of it and boosted saturation to highlight the greenery and tranquility of the scene. Waterfalls also represent resilience— even after experiencing a pitfall, water always recovers and continues on its journey. My personal experience resembles the resilience of water. This persistence of water reminds me of my own personal struggles and challenges I have encountered during my creative and academic experience. I occasionally have such pitfalls, such as the occasional bad grade or maybe losing my photo files. However, when I slow things down and stay calm, like when a waterfall empties into a plunge pool, I slowly recollect myself and move on. This photo also speaks to me about taking care of yourself — when things get too rough, slow down, take a breather, and once you’re ready, carry on.
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Creativity, for me, is the ability to freely express your experiences and emotions through art, especially photography. Especially in photography, being creative means knowing how to step out of your comfort zone and get out in the open, especially for fields like street photography, so that you can express yourself.
