Taking Photos of Water
Water is a wonderful subject to photograph. Some people may think it is boring, but think again. Water is actually a very versatile subject. Here are some tips and suggestions for creating awesome water photos.
1. Drive to the ocean. Sunrise and sunset photos are great when the ocean is in the foreground. Notice the different colors reflecting on the water. You can also photograph a full moon over the ocean.
2. If you want to photograph moving water, such as waterfalls or rivers, you can either use a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. The faster the shutter speed, the less time light is exposed to the film. A slow shutter speed means that the film is being exposed to light for a longer amount of time. For a smooth, blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and a fast shutter speed to freeze the water in motion.
3. Find reflections. What does the world look like in a puddle? Use reflections to create abstract images. Make sure you use at least an F11 stop to get the most detail (in focus).
4. Have you ever photographed underwater? Of course most people don't own an underwater camera, but you can just buy a disposable one. Next time you are snorkeling or hanging around the beach, bring one along to photograph the fish.
5. Don't forget about mist, rainbows, clouds and snow! An important note to remember when photographing snow is that you will want to overexpose by one stop. So, if you are at F8, shot at F5.6.
6. Experiment with a polarizing filter. When photographing water, they actually eliminate the reflection, making it more transparent. Shooting from above (i.e. on a bridge) will eliminate the most reflection.
The options never end when photographing water. There are a number of amazing images online, so get inspired and then go out and experiment. - 2361
1. Drive to the ocean. Sunrise and sunset photos are great when the ocean is in the foreground. Notice the different colors reflecting on the water. You can also photograph a full moon over the ocean.
2. If you want to photograph moving water, such as waterfalls or rivers, you can either use a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. The faster the shutter speed, the less time light is exposed to the film. A slow shutter speed means that the film is being exposed to light for a longer amount of time. For a smooth, blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and a fast shutter speed to freeze the water in motion.
3. Find reflections. What does the world look like in a puddle? Use reflections to create abstract images. Make sure you use at least an F11 stop to get the most detail (in focus).
4. Have you ever photographed underwater? Of course most people don't own an underwater camera, but you can just buy a disposable one. Next time you are snorkeling or hanging around the beach, bring one along to photograph the fish.
5. Don't forget about mist, rainbows, clouds and snow! An important note to remember when photographing snow is that you will want to overexpose by one stop. So, if you are at F8, shot at F5.6.
6. Experiment with a polarizing filter. When photographing water, they actually eliminate the reflection, making it more transparent. Shooting from above (i.e. on a bridge) will eliminate the most reflection.
The options never end when photographing water. There are a number of amazing images online, so get inspired and then go out and experiment. - 2361
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