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Old 11-02-2009, 01:14 AM
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Hello, Could someone please tell me how to get good lighting outdoors when it is middle of the day and I am trying to take landscapes. My photos tend to be blown out even when I decrease my ISO and use a low aperature. I want to take a great waterfall picture with a slow shutter speed and keep everything in focus and also great color. Any suggestions on how to do this? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Old 11-02-2009, 01:26 AM
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Hello, Could someone please tell me how to get good lighting outdoors when it is middle of the day and I am trying to take landscapes. My photos tend to be blown out even when I decrease my ISO and use a low aperature. I want to take a great waterfall picture with a slow shutter speed and keep everything in focus and also great color. Any suggestions on how to do this? Any advice would be appreciated!
I think the best way to do it is invest in a neutral density filter! This reduces the transmission of light and allows you to shoot longer exposure times!
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Old 11-02-2009, 01:36 AM
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