Tired of angel hair waterfalls
Jun 30, 2017 20:15:45 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
RickL wrote:
It seems to be the thing to remove all of the detail from waterfalls. I prefer to see water detail and some action. How about water drops caught in mid air?
It depends on your personal goals for the image. Photography is more than just for capturing the absolute truth, it also can create a mood. You may not like that type of water effect, but many people do. Take the water with a fast shutter speed, take it with a slow shutter speed, or take it somewhere in between. It's all good to me.
Jun 30, 2017 20:17:17 #
mwsilvers wrote:
It depends on your personal goals for the image. Photography is more than just for capturing the absolute truth, it also can create a mood. You may not like that type of water effect, but many people do. Take the water with a fast shutter speed, take it with a slow shutter speed, or take it somewhere in between. It's all good to me.
Jun 30, 2017 23:49:22 #
RickL wrote:
It seems to be the thing to remove all of the detail from waterfalls. I prefer to see water detail and some action. How about water drops caught in mid air?
Obviously the "smooth" look is very popular, but I find myself wondering how many have seen a real waterfall, because personally I am always so impressed by the power in one, and photographically that power is conveyed mostly by turbulence. The first instructions when someone asks "how do I photograph ______ waterfall" include "make sure you bring a tripod". I don't agree with that approach, but "artistic judgement" is a real thing.
Jul 1, 2017 05:37:11 #
Jul 1, 2017 06:09:34 #
Gene51 wrote:
I do both, then decide when I am in front of the computer which one I like better. Sometimes the "detailed" version doesn't do it for me. Sometimes an "in-between" look works best. And sometimes I just can't make up my mind. So this is how I do it for waterfalls. Surf is an entirely different story, as are huge, powerful waterfalls with tons of water coming down and crashing on the rocks.
I agree I always do both types and pick out the best one for me
1/4 sec small Falls
1/80 sec small falls
Jul 1, 2017 06:19:34 #
Every scene has multiple interpretations. The photographer chooses the best combination of shutter speed, N.D. filter, viewpoint, etc to express what he see's as a final image in his mind. And many different images can be made of the same subject by one or many photographers, and they all can be accepted as legitimate art. To avoid one style of shooting a water scene over another just limits a photographers ability to express the moment. Shoot what stirs your imagination, see deep into a scene and let all your senses take over! Then figure out how best to share what you feel with a viewer?
Jul 1, 2017 06:31:02 #
RickL wrote:
It seems to be the thing to remove all of the detail from waterfalls. I prefer to see water detail and some action. How about water drops caught in mid air?
Like other long exposure shots, they're beautiful. It takes some skill to get shots like that, and that's part of the challenge. Anyone can use a high shutter speed and see the water drops.
Jul 1, 2017 06:47:59 #
mborn wrote:
I agree I always do both types and pick out the best one for me
My two cents worth: I think they both are excellent; thus I could not pic a favorite.
Jul 1, 2017 06:51:04 #
Billbobboy42 wrote:
My two cents worth: I think they both are excellent; thus I could not pic a favorite.
Thanks
Jul 1, 2017 06:56:02 #
RickL wrote:
It seems to be the thing to remove all of the detail from waterfalls. I prefer to see water detail and some action. How about water drops caught in mid air?
Jul 1, 2017 07:03:31 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
RickL wrote:
It seems to be the thing to remove all of the detail from waterfalls. I prefer to see water detail and some action. How about water drops caught in mid air?
And your point is?
Jul 1, 2017 07:21:19 #
JTann
Loc: North East, MD
Nice set to illustrate the differences. Thanks for sharing and as for taste, it's up to the viewer/buyer to choose. Sometimes the soft mood wins and sometimes the hard angry water does it for me.
Jul 1, 2017 07:21:49 #
RickL wrote:
It seems to be the thing to remove all of the detail from waterfalls. I prefer to see water detail and some action. How about water drops caught in mid air?
That thought ran through my head a few years ago. Here are a couple I experimented with.
Jul 1, 2017 07:24:26 #
Gene51 wrote:
I do both, then decide when I am in front of the computer which one I like better. Sometimes the "detailed" version doesn't do it for me. Sometimes an "in-between" look works best. And sometimes I just can't make up my mind. So this is how I do it for waterfalls. Surf is an entirely different story, as are huge, powerful waterfalls with tons of water coming down and crashing on the rocks.
Nice shots Gene. I like the 'angel hair' ones the best.
Jul 1, 2017 07:25:19 #
mborn wrote:
I agree I always do both types and pick out the best one for me
I like the color and the shine in the second shot.
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