Unfreezing Water: I have seen many pics of moving water, where slow shutter speeds and tripods, in order to "unfreeze" a waterfall or tidal flow, seem to be the order of the day. Often...

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

I have seen many pics of moving water, where slow shutter speeds and tripods, in order to "unfreeze" a waterfall or tidal flow, seem to be the order of the day. Often the results seem to produce a creamy view which do not seem at all natural. The pic herewith was taken with an old (Fuji 1600) P&S at a shutter speed of 1/160 and no tripod. To me the pic does not look frozen, and seems alive and natural. What do other Hogs think?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Delderby wrote:

I have seen many pics of moving water, where slow shutter speeds and tripods, in order to "unfreeze" a waterfall or tidal flow, seem to be the order of the day. Often the results seem to produce a creamy view which do not seem at all natural. The pic herewith was taken with an old (Fuji 1600) P&S at a shutter speed of 1/160 and no tripod. To me the pic does not look frozen, and seems alive and natural. What do other Hogs think?

Well, it certainly looks like a waterfall. The long exposure water picture is an attempt to be artsy and creative. I see room for both types of images.

Michael66 Loc: Queens, New York

Delderby wrote:

I have seen many pics of moving water, where slow shutter speeds and tripods, in order to "unfreeze" a waterfall or tidal flow, seem to be the order of the day.

I've never cared for that 'creamy' look people aspire to achieve. It looks 'okay' in distance shots, but when you are close-up, it looks horribly fake. I want to see those splashes, surface ripples and droplets of water hanging mid-air. My 2 cents.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Well, it certainly looks like a waterfall. The long exposure water picture is an attempt to be artsy and creative. I see room for both types of images.

I agree. Usually, lean towards your type of image.
Pat

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Michael66 wrote:

I've never cared for that 'creamy' look people aspire to achieve. It looks 'okay' in distance shots, but when you are close-up, it looks horribly fake. I want to see those splashes, surface ripples and droplets of water hanging mid-air. My 2 cents.

For some, it's a challenge to see if they can do it. When the weather gets warmer, I'm going to give it a try.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Michael66 wrote:

I've never cared for that 'creamy' look people aspire to achieve. It looks 'okay' in distance shots, but when you are close-up, it looks horribly fake. I want to see those splashes, surface ripples and droplets of water hanging mid-air. My 2 cents.

Both have their merits. I have done the "creamy" look, and stopped drops in midair. Depends on the situation.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Very nice, the pond feeding into the waterfall looks like it had a fantastic reflection, was it accessible for a photo?

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

joehel2 wrote:

Very nice, the pond feeding into the waterfall looks like it had a fantastic reflection, was it accessible for a photo?

The bankside in the pic was accessible, but so far as I remember the reflection from there was a shadow. A longer lens from my viewing point might have done it. I took the pic to try different techniques for photographing moving water. But on reflection (haha) I missed one or two good photo opportunities that day.
Del

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Delderby wrote:

The bankside in the pic was accessible, but so far as I remember the reflection from there was a shadow. A longer lens from my viewing point might have done it. I took the pic to try different techniques for photographing moving water. But on reflection (haha) I missed one or two good photo opportunities that day.
Del

Keep up the good work.😊😊😊

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

Delderby wrote:

I have seen many pics of moving water, where slow shutter speeds and tripods, in order to "unfreeze" a waterfall or tidal flow, seem to be the order of the day. Often the results seem to produce a creamy view which do not seem at all natural. The pic herewith was taken with an old (Fuji 1600) P&S at a shutter speed of 1/160 and no tripod. To me the pic does not look frozen, and seems alive and natural. What do other Hogs think?

Did you shoot the picture? I don't think so?

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Think what you like. But I will take that as a compliment - I certainly did take it. I can always send you a copy - for a price - but you are all hidden away.

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

Delderby wrote:

Think what you like. But I will take that as a compliment - I certainly did take it. I can always send you a copy - for a price - but you are all hidden away.

No, its not a wall hanger for me.
I believe you but once you tell a lie one just wonders. Thanks for clearing that up. I check up on you though.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Jackinthebox wrote:

No, its not a wall hanger for me.
I believe you but once you tell a lie one just wonders. Thanks for clearing that up. I check up on you though.

The only lie is your Avatar - much too pretty

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

Delderby wrote:

The only lie is your Avatar - much too pretty

True. He is so good looking and always ready to play. Come give him a hug.

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

Jackinthebox wrote:

No, its not a wall hanger for me.
I believe you but once you tell a lie one just wonders. Thanks for clearing that up. I check up on you though.

I guess that you get a check-up every day.