Photographing water can be quite entertaining. If you think it's boring, think again! Water is one of the most versatile subjects. What you'll find here are suggestions and tips for creating wonderful water photos.
1. Plan a trip to the ocean. Sunrise and sunsets are beautiful over the ocean. Capture the different colors reflecting in the water. When there is a full moon, you can also get its reflection.
2. If you want to photograph moving water, such as waterfalls or rivers, you can either use a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. The faster the shutter speed, the less time light is exposed to the film. A slow shutter speed means that the film is being exposed to light for a longer amount of time. For a smooth, blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and a fast shutter speed to freeze the water in motion.
3. Search for reflections. Look at the world around you in a puddle. You can use reflections to create abstract images. To include the most detail (that is in focus) use F11 or higher.
4. Have you ever photographed underwater? Of course most people don't own an underwater camera, but you can just buy a disposable one. Next time you are snorkeling or hanging around the beach, bring one along to photograph the fish.
5. Remember not to leave out rainbows, clouds, mist, and snow! If you are photographing snow, overexpose by one stop. For example, if your image is perfectly exposed at F8, move it to F5.6.
6. Try using a polarizing filter. The filter will eliminate the reflection and make the water more transparent. When you look directly down on the water (from a bridge), you will eliminate the majority of the reflection.
The options never end when photographing water. There are a number of amazing images online, so get inspired and then go out and experiment. - 15437
1. Plan a trip to the ocean. Sunrise and sunsets are beautiful over the ocean. Capture the different colors reflecting in the water. When there is a full moon, you can also get its reflection.
2. If you want to photograph moving water, such as waterfalls or rivers, you can either use a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. The faster the shutter speed, the less time light is exposed to the film. A slow shutter speed means that the film is being exposed to light for a longer amount of time. For a smooth, blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and a fast shutter speed to freeze the water in motion.
3. Search for reflections. Look at the world around you in a puddle. You can use reflections to create abstract images. To include the most detail (that is in focus) use F11 or higher.
4. Have you ever photographed underwater? Of course most people don't own an underwater camera, but you can just buy a disposable one. Next time you are snorkeling or hanging around the beach, bring one along to photograph the fish.
5. Remember not to leave out rainbows, clouds, mist, and snow! If you are photographing snow, overexpose by one stop. For example, if your image is perfectly exposed at F8, move it to F5.6.
6. Try using a polarizing filter. The filter will eliminate the reflection and make the water more transparent. When you look directly down on the water (from a bridge), you will eliminate the majority of the reflection.
The options never end when photographing water. There are a number of amazing images online, so get inspired and then go out and experiment. - 15437
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