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Old 08-13-2007, 05:12 PM
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This is my first attempt at long exposure shots at various fstops

looking for that silky effect with the water.....

although im not sure i like the composition

i am anxious to learn more so please comment





exposure: 1 sec @ f 8.0

focal length: 63mm

IS0: 100

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Old 08-13-2007, 07:19 PM
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You're right, the composition is a bit plain. Technically it looks okay. Maybe a bit longer exposure.
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Old 08-13-2007, 10:09 PM
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I'd bump it up to f/11 and use the self timer, it looks like there's a tiny bit of blur, but it could just be DOF.
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