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Waterfall Photography Tips

Want to master waterfall photography? If you want to know how to photograph moving water for stunning waterfall- and stream images, read what professional landscape photographers have to say.

Waterfall Photos

Slow shutter speeds bring out the beauty of cascading waterfalls, bubbling brooks and running streams. The key is to turn the water into a smooth and flowing ribbon of liquid.

The effect is easy to achieve – all you need is the right gear and a spectacular water scene to capture.

Tools:

* ND Filter: An ND filter cuts down on the amount of light reaching the camera sensor and enables you to get a slow enough shutter speed without the image being overexposed.

* Tripod: A vital tool for long exposures.

* Remote Release: This will cut down any possibility of camera shake.

Waterfall Photo Tips

• Make sure you have a sturdy tripod with enough adjustable height and stability. The challenge is to keep the surroundings super-sharp while the water becomes silky with movement. This can only be done with a tripod.

• You will have to experiment with the best shutter speed for a particular scene. It all depends on the speed the water is flowing, but anything above 1/500 sec will freeze the action. Once you drop it down to 1/160, the movement starts to show. Photograph the same scene at 0.5 sec, 1 sec and 3 sec while you’re in the field, and pick the best image later.

If you found inspiration on our Waterfall Photo Tips page, feel free to browse the following pages too:

* How to Photograph Snow

* Dune Photography

* Mountain Photography

Hope you enjoyed our article on how to photograph waterfalls and streams!

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