Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.

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hikercheryl Loc: Madison, NC

Tom,

I like to experiment with water shots too. The third one is the best of the three because it seems to be better focused. I’m guessing that you hand held you camera while taking these photographs. When using a long shutter speed, a tripod is almost a must.

It is difficult to find the best shutter speed to get the effect you want with moving water. You need a fast shutter speed to freeze the action. If you want the water to look milky, you will need a slower speed than you chose. But before considering the shutter speed, get the focus right.

I recently posed a question regarding photographing moving water. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-158783-1.html
I hope this link works. You may find it helpful.

Thanks for sharing,
Cheryl

Tom DePuy Loc: Waxhaw, N.C.

Good eye Cheryl, the first two were taken hand-held , the last was on a tri-pod.....I'm a learnin'...thanks for the reply