1st try at water shot

slm95 · 5th of February 2009 (Thu)

My 1st try to running water, I really needed some type of density filter but I do not have one yet. I had to shoot at F36... 1/4th shutter. How is my picture for a noob?

Bobinpeterboro · 5th of February 2009 (Thu)

It's a very nice shot and 1/4 sec seems to have worked. Perhaps you could try a lower viewpoint, almost at stream level, which would include more of the upper part of the stream and might make a more dramatic shot?

howaboutnow · 5th of February 2009 (Thu)

I quite like it! The water looks very sleek like that

Candor · 5th of February 2009 (Thu)

I would agree with the above post that the composition would work better with a lower vantage point but not bad at all for your first water shot.

Bobinpeterboro · 6th of February 2009 (Fri)

It's a good idea to pack a plastic sheet in your camera bag because then you are much more likely to kneel or lay down when taking the shot, even if the ground is wet or muddy. Just make sure you refold it with the wet side in or it makes an awful mess.

5th of February 2009 (Thu)	#1
slm95 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 213 IMAGE EDITING OK	1st try at water shot My 1st try to running water, I really needed some type of density filter but I do not have one yet. I had to shoot at F36... 1/4th shutter. How is my picture for a noob? __________________ Canon Rebel Xsi - UWA: Sigma 10-20, Regular: Sigma 30 1.4 Macro: Sigma 50 2.8 Telephono: Canon EF-S 55-250 IS

5th of February 2009 (Thu)	#2
Bobinpeterboro Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peterborough England Posts: 93 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1st try at water shot It's a very nice shot and 1/4 sec seems to have worked. Perhaps you could try a lower viewpoint, almost at stream level, which would include more of the upper part of the stream and might make a more dramatic shot?

5th of February 2009 (Thu)	#3
howaboutnow Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,091 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1st try at water shot I quite like it! The water looks very sleek like that __________________ -- Suzanne Believe in yourself. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi -Canon EF-S Zoom lens - 17 mm - 85 mm - F/4.0-5.6 - Canon EF Lens - 50 mm - F/1.8 Canon EW-78B II Lens hood - Manfrotto tripod (728B)

5th of February 2009 (Thu)	#4
Candor Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond, VA USA Posts: 4,136 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1st try at water shot I would agree with the above post that the composition would work better with a lower vantage point but not bad at all for your first water shot. __________________ Mike MikesWildLife flickr

6th of February 2009 (Fri)	#5
Bobinpeterboro Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peterborough England Posts: 93 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 1st try at water shot It's a good idea to pack a plastic sheet in your camera bag because then you are much more likely to kneel or lay down when taking the shot, even if the ground is wet or muddy. Just make sure you refold it with the wet side in or it makes an awful mess.

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