Flowing water

[MoinMoin]

Some of you are showing here amazing photos with flowing water. Well, besides it isn't easy to catch here something like that - here is my first try. Please be nice & critical at the same time :

[jjeling]

To be honest with you, I like this image as it is. I might crop out just beneath the bright rock in the upper portion of the picture though. This image really gives you a good feeling about the water.
As a tip to achieve the sfot water result you are talking about, you would use a circular polarizer, or something to darken the image. Then you would want to stop down to at least f11 to force your shutter to stay open longer. Generally a shutter speed of around 1-2 seconds is good. Anything longer than that will yield very dramatic pictures.

[Mad Aussie]

Nice shot there Kerstin. I love how crisp the water is which is amazing at 1/30th shutter speed really.

I think all it needs is for you to use the Burn tool (at about 16 - 20%) and brush that bright rock just a little and also burn in those brighter spots in the water as well.

Really nice composition which the stream flowing around the rock at the top and then falling into the little cascade/waterfall. I like it.

[EJC]

I like this shot too. The water still looks clean and clear but still shows movement. The angle of the water fall from the top right to bottom left also helps make the picture more dynamic especialy if you crop it like JJ sugested. I agree with MA about darkening the wave at the top of the falls. This is a beautiful shot and it makes me thirsty looking at it.

cheers

[Barefoot]

Very nice composition, Kerstin. Was this shot hand held? You’ve already demonstrated a steady hand with your shot of the amorous June Bugs. Flashlight in one hand, camera in the other….

Thanks for sharing.

[MoinMoin]

Oh boys,

your are giving some nuts to crack . All these english expressions - but now I know what the Burn tool is and I'll try it.

@barefoot: Yep - it was a handheld shot. I have to admit I am still struggling with my stative (but it is a really cheap one).

[Mad Aussie]

Oh boys,

your are giving some nuts to crack . All these english expressions - but now I know what the Burn tool is and I'll try it.

@barefoot: Yep - it was a handheld shot. I have to admit I am still struggling with my stative (but it is a really cheap one).

Yes, poor Kerstin (Moin Moin) has learnt her English mostly through reading and doesn't have English speaking people around her to help her. You can imagine how difficult that must be especially with all the slang we use.

You know just to ask here or email me though Kerstin

[MoinMoin]

At least I've had some time to try that Burn tool - is it better now?

[jjeling]

Yes, but I still crop out the majority of the rock at the top of the image, but still leave a little space above the orange rock starting the left of the falls.