PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographing waterfalls presents the photographer with the 
opportunity to create some very creative <br />
shots. When photographed 
properly, you can make running water appear soft and almost ghost-like.<br />

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<a href="http://cdn.picturecorrect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/photograph-water.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://cdn.picturecorrect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/photograph-water.jpg" width="212" /></a>This technique is not difficult to master, but it takes a fair amount
 of stamina and perseverance to achieve—not to mention some physical 
agility.<br />
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This technique is best suited for cameras that have the ability to 
manually adjust the shutter speed and focus. Digital Single Lens Reflex 
(DSLR) cameras are best equipped for this type of setup, but quality 
point-and-shoot cameras may work just as well.<br />

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Shutter Speed</h4>
In order to create the soft, flowing appearance, the camera must be 
set to either manual or shutter priority mode. By using shutter 
priority, the photographer can adjust the shutter to a slow speed while 
the camera adjusts the aperture settings automatically. Since we will be
 working with slow shutter speeds, stabilization is critical for this 
type of shot, which presents a unique challenge in itself. Flowing 
streams and waterfalls are generally located along rugged terrain, and 
carrying additional equipment may be difficult, if not hazardous. As an 
alternative, a couple of bean bags placed on an available stable surface
 may be adequate and certainly much easier to carry.<br />

Once you locate a body of moving water you’d like to photograph, set 
your camera to shutter priority mode as described above (see the article
 on shutter priority for more detail). You will need to shoot at a slow 
shutter speed in order to create the illusion of motion in your 
photograph. Begin with a relatively slow shutter speed, perhaps about 
1/8 of a second. You may need to experiment with the shutter speed to 
create the effect you need, depending upon the available light and the 
speed of the moving water.<br />
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<a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/photo/cat-bay-4" target="_blank"><img alt="flowing water photography" height="372" src="http://api.ning.com/files/Uf5Jdma8M32QnR7MN0CdqixqN6YUj004M4oHEwZcGQShfRUTNwmIgOr*xvIRMhG7qW4jKruLWpj4IdyAdwEBTXt5UGMdKKY4/IMG_1699_1200.jpg" width="570" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">“Cat Bay” captured by <a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/profile/JimWorrall" target="_blank">Jim Worrall</a></span></div>
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Whenever you shoot at slow shutter speeds, there is an increased risk
 of introducing camera shake. Even the slightest vibration, such as 
releasing the shutter, can create a shaky photograph. One way to 
overcome this risk is to use the camera’s self timer in lieu of manually
 depressing the shutter release button. Using the timer is just one way 
you can increase the chance of creating a great shot.<br />

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Bracketing</h4>
Many DSLRs and some point-and-shoot cameras are equipped with a 
bracketing feature. Bracketing allows your camera to capture sequential 
shots in burst mode at various shutter speeds. The advantage of using 
bracketing is speed. You will be able to capture more shots in a shorter
 period without having to adjust the shutter speed between shots.<br />
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<a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/photo/1483478:Photo:2723530" target="_blank"><img alt="photo of waterfall" class="wp-image-21328 size-full" height="381" src="http://cdn.picturecorrect.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/photograph-water2.jpg" title="photograph-water2" width="570" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">“FAXI” captured by <a href="http://www.picturesocial.com/profile/AEvarGudmundsson" target="_blank">Ævar Guðmundsson</a></span></div>
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The disadvantage is that you will not be able to use the automatic 
timer, since bracketing requires you to switch to burst mode and 
maintain a depressed shutter during the shoot. An alternative is to use a
 remote shutter release if at all possible. This will not only allow you
 to avoid introducing camera shake, but you will be able to keep your 
feet dry as well.<br />

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Focus</h4>
This type of shot is best suited for manual focus for several 
reasons. Since you’ll be shooting a moving object, the camera may 
attempt to focus on the a floating stick or the water itself. This will 
also allow you to concentrate on water moving over rocks or areas where 
white caps are generated by the moving water.<br />

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<span style="font-size: x-small;">source :<em> <a href="http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-photograph-water/">http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-photograph-water/</a></em></span><br />
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How To Photograph Water !

Photographing waterfalls presents the photographer with the opportunity to create some very creative shots. When photographed properly, y...

How To Photograph Water !

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