Comments on: 7 tips for photographing waterfalls

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:01:40 +0000

In terms of sunrise/sunset I think it’s important to do your research and determine which direction your waterfall is facing. Showing up at the wrong time of day may give you some really unexpected lighting. Overcast days are still my favourite to be out not only because of the ideal conditions for shooting but also because everyone else tends to stay indoors!

A pretty nice list of things to remember!

By: tempo dulu

tempo dulu — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:41:54 +0000

Nice tips – a tripod is essential although they are a pain to lug around and use.

By: Philip Lewin

Philip Lewin — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:29:49 +0000

Of course you have to keep safety and accessibility in mind, but I think waterfall shots are much nicer close as possible with a wide angle lens. Even if you shoot the exact same crop and angle, a shot with a telephoto will be less dramatic because it tends to flatten things out, while a wide angle adds a sense of drama.

Also for me, each waterfall has a different personality, a different feeling. Unless access is controlled, spend some time walking around it and getting a feel for the personality before you start – this will help guide your camera settings eg. frozen at 1/500th for a thundering waterfall, or 5 seconds for a peaceful cascade.

I always just plan on coming home with wet socks when I go for a waterfall – that means a change of socks and shoes in the car, make sure your mobile, car keys and wallet are secure and wade on in!

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By: Shingo Hirate

Shingo Hirate — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:43:08 +0000

Thank you for taking your time and sharing your knowledge. I love your tips and I love your photos. I was introduced to your website from your father when I worked on a project with his company. I’m a hobbyist trying to learn photography so if you have a chance if you could critique my work that would be awesome.

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