Waterfall at Lipur Forest Reserve - Kota Kinabalu

[Greg Beetham]

Goodness graciousment kysham I wasn’t thinking of shooting it from orbit, ha ha, just maybe using a 50mm or such from a little further away, or far enough to still be able to frame the entire thing with some extra top and bottom…something along those lines. A 50 on your FF will give you standard perspective very similar to what the eye sees; the near items won’t be magnified out of proportion to the far things etc.
If your photographic mates are really good they might help carry a good extension ladder and some strong rope, at least 12mm; with that you can erect a tower in the middle of the stream.
As long as there is some sturdy trees nearby and you know how to rig guy ropes, do half hitches, and truckie tie-down knots that is. You will need four guy ropes radiating from the ladder ¾ or more towards the top in an X (plan view) to be secure.
You will end up with a shot of that waterfall no one else has or is ever likely to get, (but if you aren’t sure about doing ropes properly….don‘t do it)
Greg

[kysham]

Oh my.... I am 100% sure the forestry rangers are not going to like me if I am to do the stuff you suggested I do (not that I am particularly good with ropes to begin with! never was a boys scout. Was in the Boy's Brigade though...) anyway, i actually do love your suggestion. If only there is a way for me to do it....