Tutorials: Water Photography

[Chris Dodkin]

Canon tutorial series, this month it's Water Photography.

Whether it is at the centre of a photograph or simply part of the composition, water can add dramatically to the impact of an image.

The arrival of spring offers a range of additional opportunities to add water to your photos. This tutorial will help you identify the best opportunities and how to turn them into memorable photos. The areas covered include:

• Location and reflections
• Mist in the morning
• Smoothing waterfalls and streams
• Shooting raindrops
• Waterproof cases
• Polarising filters
• Enter the Gallery

http://www.canon.co.uk/youconnect_newsletter/tutorials/water_photography_tutorial/dsc/index.aspx

 

[Pete Askew]

Now that could be interesting. I saw an exhibition of work by a Czech photographer the week before last in Prague at http://www.nostress.cz/ All of the images were either views of Prague or people in Prague shot as reflections in puddles or on wet tarmac. Really effective and interesting.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Agreed Pete - I've seen similar images and always wondered why I fail to see the reflections as an opportunity.

Of course, it does mean that you have to get out during/shortly after rain - so a level of dedication is required! LOL

 

[Pete Askew]

And spend a lot of time looking at the ground!! Mind, you might find a bit of spare change!!

 

[Pete Askew]

Blanka Lamrova was the photographer I was trying to remember.

http://www.blankalamr.cz/cz_foto_odrazy.htm