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Water Falls Please
Dec 9, 2012 14:46:02 #
I would like to know how to make the water look soft in a waterfall shot or in a rushing river shot.
Dec 9, 2012 14:47:26 #
The longer the exposure time, the more the water will blur. Use a small aperture setting or a neutral density filter and you should be able to get the effect you want.
Also...use a tripod.
Also...use a tripod.
Dec 9, 2012 14:52:40 #
rwilsonswife wrote:
I would like to know how to make the water look soft in a waterfall shot or in a rushing river shot.
The shutter duration for a rushing river depends on whether it's a fast moving or slow moving river. I would recommend beginning with 1/4 sec and going slower from there.
You can use a neutral density filter-- I don't-- I just pick the "right time" of the day or spots with deep shade. There is a forum that specializes in long exposure photography on UHH. I would recommend going there and checking what others have done. I have several examples posted there. Good luck.
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Dec 10, 2012 00:33:33 #
rwilsonswife wrote:
I would like to know how to make the water look soft in a waterfall shot or in a rushing river shot.
I like to do most water at 1/13 s. I learned that from a presentation to our camera club.
It does not give the pillow effect but shows that the water is moving nicely.
Here is an example.
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Dec 10, 2012 00:47:03 #
Dec 10, 2012 02:27:36 #
rwilsonswife wrote:
I would like to know how to make the water look soft in a waterfall shot or in a rushing river shot.
See if this will help.
http://digital-photography-school.com/waterfall-digital-photography
Dec 10, 2012 03:19:14 #
Ziza wrote:
See if this will help.
http://digital-photography-school.com/waterfall-digital-photography
rwilsonswife wrote:
I would like to know how to make the water look soft in a waterfall shot or in a rushing river shot.
See if this will help.
http://digital-photography-school.com/waterfall-digital-photography
I love doing waterfall shots. I always shoot in shutter priority. When shooting I will take 3 to 5 shots of each composition then chose the shot that gives my what I'm looking for. Here is a shot from Cumber Falls in Ohio Pyle, PA. The shot will show the settings.
Pappy
f/22, shutter speed 1.3sec, ISO 400
Dec 10, 2012 05:37:04 #
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Dec 10, 2012 06:48:56 #
photonphysicist
Loc: Texas
Ashrunner wrote:
The longer the exposure time, the more the water will blur. Use a small aperture setting or a neutral density filter and you should be able to get the effect you want.
Also...use a tripod.
Also...use a tripod.
You may also want to put an 4-stop Neutral Density filter on your lens. That will allow you to keep the shutter open longer without over exposing the picture.
Dec 10, 2012 07:00:55 #
I find it helpful getting to the location just before the sun comes up, and leaving the shutter open for various lengths of time (using shutter priority) works for me. I can then choose the picture that works the best for that particular waterfall.
Dec 10, 2012 07:11:12 #
rwilsonswife wrote:
I would like to know how to make the water look soft in a waterfall shot or in a rushing river shot.
I've done some hand-held when I come across flowing water, but it's better with a tripod and ND filter. Here's a buy in ND filters. Highly adjustable, by adding two or three.
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Neutral-Density-Filter-Cokin/dp/B00759TQ7W/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1355141375&sr=1-6&keywords=nd+filters
Dec 10, 2012 07:28:30 #
Why oh why spoil the wonderful effect of running water by making it look like cotton wool, beats me, leave nature as it is, it looks so so false..............
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