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Waterfall Wonders: 18 Essential Tips to Elevate Your Waterfall Photography
May 6, 2024
The photograph "Whispers of a Woodland Stream" captures the tranquil flow of a forest stream amidst rugged, moss-covered rocks. A gentle cascade is the focal point, its misty veil lending a dreamlike quality to the scene. Autumn leaves, in various stages of decay, add seasonal hues to the predominantly green and brown palette. Above, the trees form a verdant canopy, hinting at the shift from summer to autumn. The motion blur of the water suggests a timeless flow, contrasting with the stability of the rocks. The extended exposure technique brings a sense of peaceful movement, while the clarity of the surroundings adds depth and texture. Rich, natural colours convey the forest's vibrancy in transition, while a balanced composition guides the viewer's gaze through the scene's elements.

I wrote a blog about waterscapes: waterscape-and-seascape-photography some time ago. In this blog, I’ll discuss a specific aspect of landscapes and waterscapes: waterfall photography.

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Landscape photography  /  Waterscapes
34 Tips for Better Seascape Photography
August 6, 2023
Black-and-white long exposure seascape with rocks as leading line

Read about composition techniques, lighting, long exposures, timing, filters and accessories, gear, post-processing, and much more.

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Landscape photography  /  Waterscapes
Waterscape and seascape photography
January 15, 2020
waterscape photography waterfall new zealand

Photographing waterscapes is very similar to classic landscape photography with static ground, foreground, background. But it involves far more elements and specific challenges for photographers like waves, slippery rocks and wild weather conditions.

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