How do you get cotton water effect in daylight?

kekoa wrote in post #5392447
Hi all, how does one get that cotton looking waterfall look in broad daylight?

Take a look at THIS SHOT of mine of the ocean. I have my technique listed, but it involves a 9 stop ND Filter. 72 seconds smoothed out the waves (and disappeared the surfers!) for what I think is an eerie effect.

Rad

ISO 100
F 22
6 seconds
2 .3 stop ND filters
with 50 mm F1.4 lens

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Canonwhitelens,
A little W/B adjustment would fix that. But since thats your effect, no need to.

Angry Dad wrote in post #5411259
Canonwhitelens,
A little W/B adjustment would fix that. But since thats your effect, no need to.

Thanks, I appreciate the tip. When I go "digital" I'll remember that, and do that if I ever get an image like that again. If I want to "warm" it up that is. Much appreciated.

Is there a quality ND filter avaliable for a reasonable price? I am sure the Sings are worth the price but I still have a lot of glass left to buy.

nasriaz wrote in post #5413257
Is there a quality ND filter avaliable for a reasonable price? I am sure the Sings are worth the price but I still have a lot of glass left to buy.

I bought mine right here on the Forums

kekoa wrote in post #5395380
OMG. that is an awesome link.

i can't beleive those filters cost so much. . I guess i'm stuck to wait until dawn to get the affect i want for a while.

i found a cheaper alternative - i already have a HOYA pro slimline CPL... stack onto this a quality linear polariser LPL (usually cheaper because they are not suitable for digital) and presto, when you rotate just the linear (make sure the CPL is between the LPL and the lens, and your digital shots will be fine) it darkens exactly the same way as a singh-ray setup

i read somewhere that 2 CPLs stacked together do not produce the same effect. 2 LPLs do, however again with no CPL in the stack, it is only suitable for film shooting

Meant to post this one too, shot this in Feb at Chollerford (UK).

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those look awesome - see what you mean about deciding
i think the one above... but i like the blue in the other! gah

horrgakx wrote in post #5418634
Meant to post this one too, shot this in Feb at Chollerford (UK).

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I can't decide if I like that above or this version the best; (but you get the idea).
http://www.flickr.com …in/set-72157600926521130/
(linked instead of posting the pic).

Both shot with an ND8.

What an amazing shot. Singh ND? or another brand?

horrgakx wrote in post #5394800
Darker ones are generally more speciallist and I got my ND400 from China through eBay for about £35 (same for the graduated ND filter).

Hi,

You wouldnt have the ebay sellers details would you??? Would love to get my hands on one of these.

Thanks

Tim

horrgakx wrote in post #5418634
Meant to post this one too, shot this in Feb at Chollerford (UK).

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I can't decide if I like that above or this version the best; (but you get the idea).
http://www.flickr.com …in/set-72157600926521130/
(linked instead of posting the pic).

Both shot with an ND8.

That's a gorgeous shot Horrgakx!

Brand of filter I used there - Kenko. I don't remember where I got it though high-street photo shops will stock up to ND8's. Anything darker is more speciallist (I bought my ND400 from China through an eBay shop).