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I experimented with different shutter speeds today and learned about the "motion blur" effect . . . read/watched several tutorials and took lots of photos, none of which I was very happy with . . . about 30 minutes ago a cold front came in with heavy rain . . . I glanced outside at the water pouring out of the gutter spout and immediately grabbed my camera and tripod.

[Peggy Carlaw]

How cool is this? A great way to learn. I must admit that being from drought-stricken Calif, I'm jealous!

[Gayle]

@pcarlaw Being from Texas, I'm all too familiar with droughts. Today I definitely learned a lot about using different shutter speeds . . . spent some time experimenting with water drops, not too successful with those shots so I'll keep practicing . . . the rain arrived just when I needed it.

[Helen Jane]

Ha, I thought the gutter was chocolate when I saw the photo. You are taking so much trouble to learn. Very impressed.

[Gayle]

@helenhall Thank you! I'm enjoying the experience tremendously!

[Richard]

Very nice shot! I find it difficult to represent rain...this is a great way!

[Gayle]

@woodlandsphotog Thank you! Felt quite lucky when it started raining and the shot just fell into place . . . I had been trying some water drop photos with not much success.