water photography help

[wilson1129]

Hi...
i'm a student and is going to do a project which involves taking photographs of water, perhaps water droplets and waterfalls. I would like to know more on how to do so. Can someone please help me with providing tutorials perhaps, or just tell me techniques i might use and equipment i might need to get.
I only have the 18-55 kit lens, and a nikon off-camera flash.

I would like to know more on how to take such photos. Thanks

[JFeinbergPhotography]

You need a CPL (Circular Polarizing Filter) to cut through the reflections of the water. If you want a long, flowing waterfall, get a ND filter.

Depends what you are after in the shots. Anyone can take pictures of water, it just depends how artsy you want to make it.

[jennko]

I would put the camera on shutter priority mode and fire off the same shot adjusting the shutter each time. You'll see what effect you like.

[wilson1129]

if i get a CPL, would i be able to have the "silky" effects for waterfalls? Thanks

[Edsport]

The silky effect is achieved by long exposures. Try a sec or so, it it's overexposed you can try a faster shutter speed. Waiting till the sun has set helps if it's overexosed...

[BexJarratt]

The neutral density filter would be better for geting the silky water because it blocks out a certain amount of light depending on how many stops/what density you get. This allows you to slow your shutterspeed without over exposing and thus blur the water making it look silky. A CPL will block out some light usually about a stop or so, but it probably won't be as even. I've not tried it though, one of the expert please correct me if I'm wrong.

[wilson1129]

This is my first attempt.. -_-... i think it's ok right?.. what should i do to make it better?

[Sabine♥BusyBee]

I can offer a tutorial on how to get pretty good droplet shots

Posted it in Digital Photography Technique/Tutorials:

http://digital-photography-school.co...p-tutorial.htm

For a more natural look, you could just leave out the color and take the same technique outdoors.

Have fun!

[christopher88]

Yes,looks great!
Remember going to f18 will really give you a longer exposure even on a sunny day,and it may be enough,the trick is to avoid highlights with no detail,some days its harder than others when going for a certain look.keep experimenting.looking good.