DPP_0092

DPP_0092
Originally uploaded by Mfitton

This shot of Cameron falls in Waterton National Park, Ab. was taken on a fairly cloudy day in amongst the trees, so the light wasn't too harsh from the sun. It allowed me to slow down the shutter speed to a couple of seconds to allow the water to flow smoothly without blowing out the light parts of the image.

The lens used was a Canon 50mm F1.8 prime, which I hadn't used a lot up until this point. I'm glad I did try it, as the effect was exactly what I was looking for. I wished now that I had composed it slightly to the left to include more of the water in the lower pool, but it gives me a chance to go back again..LOL



Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Exposure: 2 seconds
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Off, Did not fire

DPP_0008

DPP_0008
Originally uploaded by Mfitton

This shot was taken using a Canon Rebel XS (1000d) , tripod and a Canon 75-300mm zoom to keep back from the splashing water. I had used a one second bulb exposure at:

Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 255 mm
ISO Speed: 100
White Balance: Tungsten

I then froze the image with a handheld Canon Speedlite 430EX11 on full power on camera right up close using the pilot button. All the lights were out in the room and the background was actually a "black" drop-cloth.

The setup was a blue bowl of water with a water fountain pump and the pipe leading from the pump was about 4 inches or so above the bowl. If you look closely at the bottom center of the picture, you can make out the tube. I had it burbling on a medium setting so it didn't splash too much, and each shot came out completely different!

~mike

Photography Tips coming soon!

Ssince I have started taking photographs, I have been asked how I set up the shot, and techniques used, so to give back to the photo community that has taught me all I know, I would like to explain how I did it.. stay tuned!

~mike