Hidden waterfall

[cbui81]

Took this shot of a waterfall that was hidden away at a botanic garden in San Diego. This was the best angle that I was able to get and kinda liked the way the leaves were in the way to still hide the waterfall a bit, but is it taking too much of the focus away from the waterfall? I had issues just because I didn't think to bring my tripod with me for once, so it was a handheld shot.

Shot with a Canon T2i
0.4 sec exposure with -1/3 EV
f/11
39mm focal length
minor processing in LR to bring out the contrast.

[LeeR]

I'm not sure I like the leaves blocking the falls as much as you do, but overall it's well done.

[Murtasma]

I agree with LeeR I find the foreground elements a bit too distracting. I think you did a good job holding that camera steady the image looks sharp considering you didn't use a tripod.

[tamcry]

I do not see an issue at all. It is a hidden waterfall so yes things will be in the way. I think it is an awesome shot. The still waters up top and the capture of the water at the bottom of the falls. Beautiful shot.
TFS,
Al

[cbui81]

Thanks for the critique guys. I'm still not so sure about the look of the photo with the leaves. I think I'd prefer not to have them there, but they do add just a bit to the story of the photo. I just wish there was a way around to get the same shot without the leaves, but it's a botanical garden and they blocked off that whole area.