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Why make water mikly or silky?
Apr 16, 2013 13:24:04 #
chapjohn wrote:
I may not have searched the right sites for this answer, but I will ask it here. What are the reasons for shooting moving water with long exposures to get a white silky look? What is the problem with the water looking like water?
No problem with water looking like water but I think most of us who do this kind of photography like the look of motion - that's all.
Apr 16, 2013 14:03:03 #
chapjohn wrote:
I may not have searched the right sites for this answer, but I will ask it here. What are the reasons for shooting moving water with long exposures to get a white silky look? What is the problem with the water looking like water?
It shows motion.
Apr 16, 2013 14:22:55 #
[quote=chapjohn]I may not have searched the right sites for this answer, but I will ask it here. What are the reasons for shooting moving water with long exposures to get a white silky look? What is the problem with the water looking like water?[/quote
Did YOU try it?,i did and it is accomplishment do I need it ,maybe not, but Hey i can do it
Did YOU try it?,i did and it is accomplishment do I need it ,maybe not, but Hey i can do it
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Apr 16, 2013 15:32:13 #
I just can't seem to get my eyelids to open then close for only 1/500 second or so. How then do I get the "natural" look?
mdorn wrote:
I always try to have dead pro photographers judge ... (show quote)
Apr 16, 2013 15:47:51 #
chapjohn wrote:
I may not have searched the right sites for this answer, but I will ask it here. What are the reasons for shooting moving water with long exposures to get a white silky look? What is the problem with the water looking like water?
I have never taken a survey, but about half like it milk blurred and half sharp. I like it sharp. David
Apr 16, 2013 17:02:05 #
As has been clearly shown in this thread- many different opinions on the subject - which I can well understand -and accept.
Meives wrote:
I have never taken a survey, but about half like it milk blurred and half sharp. I like it sharp. David
Apr 16, 2013 17:06:28 #
MtnMan wrote:
Well, it also isn't still.
I attended a presentation where a guy suggested 1/13 sec is kind of a nice mix if you like reality. It isn't still and it isn't pillowy.
I attended a presentation where a guy suggested 1/13 sec is kind of a nice mix if you like reality. It isn't still and it isn't pillowy.
I like this one. I've grown a bit tired of the long exposure look of water. For me, it's been overdone. Just my opinion, of course.
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Apr 16, 2013 17:10:53 #
Meives wrote:
I have never taken a survey, but about half like it milk blurred and half sharp. I like it sharp. David
I think your unscientific survey might be a little skewed. Depending on the photo, I like both effects. For example, for slower moving water I like to slow my shutter down (milky). On the other hand, with faster moving water I like to speed up my shutter (frozen). It all depends on what I am shooting and what effect I am trying to accomplish. If you are just a meat & potato kind of guy, that's fine, but treat yourself to other stuff too once in a while. You might just like it. :-)
Apr 16, 2013 17:18:28 #
skidooman wrote:
Ask 2 photographers and you'll get 3 different answers. Do whatever floats your boat and makes you happy. It's all part of the fun (creative process). You'll never please everyone no matter what you do :)
True, but if you are selling, the more people you please the better. :-)
Apr 16, 2013 17:18:58 #
chapjohn wrote:
I may not have searched the right sites for this answer, but I will ask it here. What are the reasons for shooting moving water with long exposures to get a white silky look? What is the problem with the water looking like water?
I think people like to show off a bit
Apr 16, 2013 17:25:41 #
djmills wrote:
I think people like to show off a bit
Ya think? Photography is pretty self serving to begin with. Let's face it, we don't do this only to please ourselves. It's nice once in awhile to get a compliment. Of course, there may be a fine line between showing off and arrogance. I'm NEVER arrogant even when I show off. Just wish I had something to show off. :-)
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Apr 16, 2013 17:35:55 #
mdorn wrote:
True, but if you are selling, the more people you please the better. :-)
Good point.
Apr 16, 2013 18:09:01 #
Myself not being a pro photographer but one who spent his whole working life selling in both retail and wholesale ( rout sales to stores & restaurants) If you don't have what sells- you are out o business.
This said if I had photos on the wall that out sold some almost like it - I would have far more of those that sold first.
no matter what my opinion was.
This said if I had photos on the wall that out sold some almost like it - I would have far more of those that sold first.
no matter what my opinion was.
mdorn wrote:
True, but if you are selling, the more people you please the better. :-)
Apr 16, 2013 19:36:17 #
Apr 16, 2013 19:49:23 #
blacks2 wrote:
What's wrong with that? Milky? It's the mountain goats up stream. LOL.
For my taste This is TOP NOTCH!
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