Nature Muddy Waters

Mychael · 11-21-2011, 01:06 AM

A normally small slow moving creek, now fast and muddy from recent rain.

Edit. I see it was my Sigma lens I used, my apologies.

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**.a.t.** · 11-22-2011, 08:34 PM

Mychael,

My first thought was "I want to see more." Did you consider using a wider and / or lower angle? I'd prefer to see more of the bank to provide a static contrast to the flowing water.

Tim

Mychael · 11-23-2011, 12:47 AM

Thanks Tim, Short answer to be honest is no. The creek is boardered by a carpark on two sides, not very photogenic and higher up covered in blackberry. I'd basically gone down one side and had a foot in the water shooting the pic.

**.a.t.** · 11-23-2011, 02:47 AM

Mychael,

Are you saying tarmac and weeds aren't your favorite subjects?

I sort of suspected your setting was an oasis. In that case, I'm not sure what you could've done better. Maybe add a little exposure and contrast in PP?

I like the flow of the water. This shot was hand held, I gather? If so, I suppose a tripod would've made it easier - and maybe a bit sharper, too. But, I don't carry one with me at all times either.

If you like abstracts, another way to convey movement would be to zoom your lens during the exposure: Start at the wide end and zoom in toward the long end (or vice versa - I think it works both ways) while the shutter is open. I tried that recently on some autumn foliage with a 100-300mm lens and 1/30 was slow enough to get the zoom effect.

Tim

Mychael · 11-23-2011, 03:54 AM

I might have got away with a monopod which I own but did not have with me on the day, a tripod was out as I was down the side of the bank.. It was a handheld shot.
I've not had a go with zoom effect but you've reminded me to try it.

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11-22-2011, 08:34 PM	#2
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Mychael, My first thought was "I want to see more." Did you consider using a wider and / or lower angle? I'd prefer to see more of the bank to provide a static contrast to the flowing water. Tim

11-23-2011, 12:47 AM	#3
Mychael Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Melbourne,Victoria,Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 215 Original Poster	Thanks Tim, Short answer to be honest is no. The creek is boardered by a carpark on two sides, not very photogenic and higher up covered in blackberry. I'd basically gone down one side and had a foot in the water shooting the pic.

11-23-2011, 02:47 AM	#4
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Mychael, Are you saying tarmac and weeds aren't your favorite subjects? I sort of suspected your setting was an oasis. In that case, I'm not sure what you could've done better. Maybe add a little exposure and contrast in PP? I like the flow of the water. This shot was hand held, I gather? If so, I suppose a tripod would've made it easier - and maybe a bit sharper, too. But, I don't carry one with me at all times either. If you like abstracts, another way to convey movement would be to zoom your lens during the exposure: Start at the wide end and zoom in toward the long end (or vice versa - I think it works both ways) while the shutter is open. I tried that recently on some autumn foliage with a 100-300mm lens and 1/30 was slow enough to get the zoom effect. Tim

11-23-2011, 03:54 AM	#5
Mychael Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Melbourne,Victoria,Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 215 Original Poster	I might have got away with a monopod which I own but did not have with me on the day, a tripod was out as I was down the side of the bank.. It was a handheld shot. I've not had a go with zoom effect but you've reminded me to try it.