Water is a fantastic subject to photograph. You may think water is boring, but think again! Water is a very versatile subject. Below are tips and suggestions for photographing water.
1. Drive to the ocean. Sunrise and sunset photos are great when the ocean is in the foreground. Notice the different colors reflecting on the water. You can also photograph a full moon over the ocean.
2. Moving water, such as rivers or waterfalls, can be shot with a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. Film is exposed to light for a short amount of time with a fast shutter speed. Film is exposed to light for a long amount of time with a slow shutter speed. To create a blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and to freeze the water in motion, use a fast shutter speed.
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. Clouds, rainbows, snow, and mist are water too! When photographing snow, you will want to overexpose the image by one stop. Say you are at F8, you will want to shoot at F5.6.
6. Experiment with a polarizing filter. When photographing water, they actually eliminate the reflection, making it more transparent. Shooting from above (i.e. on a bridge) will eliminate the most reflection.
When photographing water, the options are endless. You can find inspiring photos online, and then you are ready to go experiment. - 16463
1. Drive to the ocean. Sunrise and sunset photos are great when the ocean is in the foreground. Notice the different colors reflecting on the water. You can also photograph a full moon over the ocean.
2. Moving water, such as rivers or waterfalls, can be shot with a fast or slow shutter speed depending on the effect you want. Film is exposed to light for a short amount of time with a fast shutter speed. Film is exposed to light for a long amount of time with a slow shutter speed. To create a blurred effect, use a slow shutter speed, and to freeze the water in motion, use a fast shutter speed.
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. Clouds, rainbows, snow, and mist are water too! When photographing snow, you will want to overexpose the image by one stop. Say you are at F8, you will want to shoot at F5.6.
6. Experiment with a polarizing filter. When photographing water, they actually eliminate the reflection, making it more transparent. Shooting from above (i.e. on a bridge) will eliminate the most reflection.
When photographing water, the options are endless. You can find inspiring photos online, and then you are ready to go experiment. - 16463
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