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I think by contrasty, they are really wanting sharp and colorful. Not harsh light where the highlights are on the edge of clipping and the shadows are losing detail.

I would pull back on the bronze statue so the cougar looks like it has space where it is looking too and ahead of it.

With the falls, I would get there in soft light (7-8am or 6-8pm) with a polarizer and REALLY slow the shutter down. Close the aperture down to about F16 and then slow down that shutter so the water goes silky. It would be a lovely sunset shot with the skyline in the background. Especially on a night with oranges and reds in a sunset. Of course, you will need good tripod for this.



I concure 100%! In fact, while we're on this track, I'd say bring a flash, or a few of them if you have-em, and I'll bet that sculpture has lights - if so, shoot it right after the lights come on and before you lose your ambiant light.

I dont know the spot, but it may not be possible to light the front this way - if it's too dark. So, hit it early, before the lights go off and try to get yourself higher so that you reduce the distortion.

Again, good luck, you have a great project just stay on it!

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