Photography techniques – playing with water
We have all seen the photographs of waterfalls or beaches where the water has turned to milk. You either love it or your hate it, but regardless of that, it is a good way to come to understand shutter speed. this article looks at ways to give water that milky effect. First you need a camera and a source of flowing water. Not all of us are lucky enough to be living in Iceland. Next it is best to have a tripod or another way of keeping the camera perfectly still. To create the milky effect, you will need to have the shutter open for a while. The shot of Óxárafoss was 30 seconds, but you...
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Inspiration
Hello Readers This post is going to be pure waffle… you have been warned! Question one: It makes me wonder sometimes why do I enjoy taking and making pictures so much, I don’t do it for the money, so what exactly do I get out of it? It all started when I moved to Iceland five years ago. I came to Iceland for many reasons, many of which have faded, but in some ways photography has kept me here longer than I should have been. The nature here is very unforgiving at times and very generous at other times… just like the people I suppose. It was the Aurora Borealis or Northern...
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