So if you can get up high to shoot down on the falls, do it you’ll eliminate the sky for a more pleasing composition. Cloudy skies are boring and drab and generally poor additions to a waterfall photo.
#TIP TRIPODS FOR NIKON P900 ISO#
So if the shutter speed isn’t in the right range, I’ll adjust the aperture or ISO to get the ideal result. Here, my goal is to create a good exposure while also ensuring beautiful water. Finally, I dial in a shutter speed based on my camera’s meter. Then I set my aperture small enough to maximize focus, usually around f/8 or f/10. I usually start with the lowest ISO my camera offers (ISO 100). For smaller waterfalls, I recommend an exposure between one and four seconds, so stop down to f/22 if you need it. Photography is always about compromises, and in this case, the slightest loss in sharpness will be greatly outweighed by capturing the water’s movement. If you need to narrow your aperture to get a lengthy shutter speed, that’s okay don’t be afraid of losing sharpness.
These falls look great when you can go as long as possible. Small, stringy waterfalls just love putting on a show with longer exposures.
#TIP TRIPODS FOR NIKON P900 FULL#
Anything between 1/4s to a full second will show the water’s motion and still retain lots of detail. You won’t need an ND filter the shade will let you lengthen the shutter speed all on its own.įor big, roaring falls, I try to keep my exposure under a second. So an east-facing waterfall can be shot with beautiful shade in the late afternoon. Think about it: if the waterfall you want to shoot faces east, the sun will start moving behind the falls in the afternoon. In fact, you can plan ahead to maximize this. Waterfalls are often in deep canyons, so as long as the sun is behind the mountains, you can achieve a long exposure with nice even light, with or without a neutral density filter. You can also come toward the middle of the day if the waterfall is heavily shaded. Show up at sunrise and sunset, when the light is soft and beautiful. So instead of thinking about your equipment, focus on your timing. But even the best ND filter can’t change the quality of the light, which should be your primary concern. Plus, the light is harsh and flat, not flattering for landscape photography.Īnd sure, you can put a neutral density filter on your lens, which will block some of the light so you can do long exposures. When the sun is bright and overhead, you’ll end up with blown-out highlights and dark shadows that don’t look great. See, the biggest problem that waterfall photographers face is the light.
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