Any tips for photographing a boat?

I have never photographed a boat before and was wondering if anyone has. Any basic tips?

Thanks,
Mitch

nymitch1 wrote in post #2311556
I have never photographed a boat before and was wondering if anyone has. Any basic tips?

Thanks,
Mitch

Don't fall in Sorry I couldn't resist. Hope others actually give you a real answer.

On the water or on dry land? In action or static? Only tip in general...use a CPL if around the water...can help control stray light and unwanted reflections.

Agreed re the CP filter, plus take care to make sure the water line is level, often the top line of the boat isnt level yet you often tend to level it when the boat is the only thing you are thinking about when you take the shot. Also make sure to expose the boat properly as often reflection from the water will cause underexposure of the boat.

....CP/CPL = circular polarizer

suomi7777 wrote in post #2311797
....CP/CPL = circular polarizer

Thank You!

Thanks for the great advice. I really appreciate it. Would you think the 16-35/2.8L is a good lens to bring (I have a 20d). The boat will be docked, but not in use.

That lens will probably be a great selection for a docked boat...depending on the arrangement of the docks, there sometimes isn't a lot of space to move around and "foot zoom" the image. In this case, wide is the wise choice.

Thanks for your thoughts Dan. I am new to this, and appreciate the "mentoring"

-Mitch