Photographing water can be quite entertaining. If you think it's boring, think again! Water is one of the most versatile subjects. What you'll find here are suggestions and tips for creating wonderful water photos.
1. Get to the ocean. For oceans in particular, sunrises and sunsets are wonderful backgrounds for ocean photographs. Check out the colors that reflect on the water. Also, you can get a full moon's reflection.
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. Remember not to leave out rainbows, clouds, mist, and snow! If you are photographing snow, overexpose by one stop. For example, if your image is perfectly exposed at F8, move it to F5.6.
6. Try using a polarizing filter. The filter will eliminate the reflection and make the water more transparent. When you look directly down on the water (from a bridge), you will eliminate the majority of the 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. - 16039
1. Get to the ocean. For oceans in particular, sunrises and sunsets are wonderful backgrounds for ocean photographs. Check out the colors that reflect on the water. Also, you can get a full moon's reflection.
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. Remember not to leave out rainbows, clouds, mist, and snow! If you are photographing snow, overexpose by one stop. For example, if your image is perfectly exposed at F8, move it to F5.6.
6. Try using a polarizing filter. The filter will eliminate the reflection and make the water more transparent. When you look directly down on the water (from a bridge), you will eliminate the majority of the 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. - 16039
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