This is my attempt at a long exposure shot. I really struggle with this concept! I've got the fancy filter but have yet to master it. I find it so tricky to get the right amount of light in. Any and all suggestions are welcome!!
It is unfortunate that the breaking waves did not cooperate for you. The foreground is wonderful, so if you just moved the breaking wave into the frame a bit, you would have a real winner.
Far from mastering a 400ND, I have found I have to think 'what is the longest exposure I can get with out any filters?' Usually ISO 100, f/22, some numbers like that. Then I have to remember to focus, lock the focus, install the filter and go manual on the focus with changing it. The worst part is, "is the 400ND eight stops or nine?" Then divided by two from the shutter speed that a test shot gave me. 1/15, 1/7, 1/3, 1/1.5, 1, 2 , 4, 8 ,16, .... And I usually come out too bright.
Do you have an ND filter? How strong is the filter. I think you have done a nice job here but it does call for some reasoning. You used f20 and I would think that would cause (omg my foggy brain isn't coming up with the right word) graininess. You think about the fact that the filter makes it dark but the long exposure allows more time for the light to get through to the picture. I experiment with my first few shots and then get serious but probably others know better. My Christmas day shot was using this method. I want to try again when my energy returns.
I think this is just gorgeous. I have an ND filter but haven't got round to playing with it yet and reading the comments above I don't think I'm alone! However, I think you have done really well with this one.
I think it looks lovely. I've just got a ND filter so haven't got any experience of using it yet so not much help but if I get results like this I'll be very happy!
Long exposures are tricky during the daytime since there's already so much light. I would suggest visiting digital photography school for a good tutorial. But that being said Istill really enjoy looking at your photo
Far from mastering a 400ND, I have found I have to think 'what is the longest exposure I can get with out any filters?' Usually ISO 100, f/22, some numbers like that. Then I have to remember to focus, lock the focus, install the filter and go manual on the focus with changing it. The worst part is, "is the 400ND eight stops or nine?" Then divided by two from the shutter speed that a test shot gave me. 1/15, 1/7, 1/3, 1/1.5, 1, 2 , 4, 8 ,16, .... And I usually come out too bright.
Have fun with the filter.