Capturing water .... comments please

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/29/2006 10:23:49 PM · #1

Hi guys....I am attempting to learn how to capture water in midair and the edit so that it stands out....what do you guys think?

kenskid

Nikon D700

08/29/2006 10:33:04 PM · #2

Hello,

I try to "separate" water FROM water. In other words...your pic is looking down into the splash. The droplets are set against a water background (the pool). I would try getting your cam level with the pool and catch the spray against other objects.

While not exactly like your shot...the shot below is a shot of mine featuring a hose.

Also...post your camera settings and I'll be able to guide you a little more.

Kenskid

Message edited by author 2006-08-29 22:34:19.

LERtastic

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

08/29/2006 10:38:12 PM · #3

I don't think you need to nesessarily seperate the water from the water, but I think it has to do with how your scene is being lit, and how thin your splashes are.

Then again, what do I know!

kenskid

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/29/2006 10:40:35 PM · #4

You are correct but...your water droplets are clear and are in front of a much "bluer" pool of water. Stands out well.

KS

Originally posted by AlphaTrooper:

I don't think you need to nesessarily seperate the water from the water, but I think it has to do with how your scene is being lit, and how thin your splashes are.

Then again, what do I know!

08/29/2006 10:51:54 PM · #5

They were iso 400, aperature 9.0, shutter speed 1/1250....the sunlight was behind me and she jumping away from me....

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/29/2006 10:53:38 PM · #6

Also....I am not sure if you can see it, but you can see the air entering the water under her feet and to the side...how can I bring that out as well since I think that is a very cool thing.

kenskid

Nikon D700

08/29/2006 11:02:11 PM · #7

All good settings for this type shot. High ISO let you use high shutter speed...good choice.

Notice the water to the right in your shot. It is nice...almost like a sheet of water. The only reason it does not jump out at you is because you are looking right through it down to more water.

I saw some of the other shots in your portfolio and can pretty much say the same for those also.

Notice this shot's angle. I wanted to catch the splash so I got almost level with the pool and got the splash "above" the water.

Originally posted by Dragonphenx:

They were iso 400, aperature 9.0, shutter speed 1/1250....the sunlight was behind me and she jumping away from me....

Message edited by author 2006-08-29 23:02:31.