Last week I talked about making the most of the water in a scene when taking a picture. This week I want to discuss how to take cool shots like this one.It’s simple, but you’ll need a tripod or something solid, like a rock, to keep your camera steady and at the correct height. Then adjust the camera to a slow shutter speed like I described in this post. If you use a fast shutter speed, you’ll freeze the movement of the water, but you won’t get the smooth effect shown here. Experiment with different speeds, but generally the slower the better. You'll also want to check out this post first.
If you’re lucky *waves at Nisa* and live near the ocean, try using both a fast and slow shutter speed during a storming day, and see the amazing pictures you’ll get when the wave surges. You’ll have to get close to capture the effect. Just try not to drown when the wave hits.
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Pictures like these make me want to go out and buy a camera! I had no idea about speeds and how it can affect the picture. :)
Hey Danyelle. That's exactly how it happened for me. My brother-in-law is a talented photographer. I'd seen some of his waterfall shots and knew I wanted to do the same. Of course he never told me the secret. I had to learn that for myself once I bought a camera that allowed me to adjust the shutter speed. Then I had the eureka! moment. ;)
That picture is gorgeous. I don't think I'll ever do anything except point and click, but you've made actual photography sound a little less scary. :-)
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