One thing I want to learn is how to make the water look like it is streaming in a waterfall or over a dam. I can't figure out how to hold the shutter open my little point and shoot camera.
@aspada@cindymc@kerristephens Appreciate your kind comments! @maggiemae A husband that will read directions? Wow! @jgpittenger Jane I have tried that... the water looks more like I want it to, but I will have to figure out how to compensate for the light. I'm gonna keep working on it! Thanks!
Cathy, In daylight you have to slow the shutter speed by reducing the ISO. Doing this is usually not enough so you have to use a neutral density filter in front of the lens to reduce the amount of light entering the it. Some compacts have a build in ND facility. You can do it at dust when there is less light but you will need a tripod or similar to steady the camera.
@paulat10 Thank you for all the information. My camera offers ISO of 400 (which I leave it on) 800 and 1600. I will get out my manual and look for ND facility or look into purchasing a filter. I do have a couple of tripods. Thanks again! I really want to learn to do the beautiful flowing water photos I see here on 365!
@mimigd@suelaubscher Thank you, both! The sun was low in the sky, just before sunset. I imagine the African sun can be brutal! I have cousins who lived in Kenya and Tanzania for almost 30 year... they consider it 'home' and return as often as they can.
