Happy Sunday! We are exploring water in motion today with Sofia from the blog – Photographias – as the hostess of this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge.
When I think of water in motion, I think of this picture, which was enough of a catalyst for me to finally edit this photo, which has been sitting in my Lightroom library since my trip to Japan last September. This photo was taken in Toshodaiji Temple in Nara, Japan, during one of my peaceful moments throughout the trip when I could walk around alone at my own pace instead of walking several paces behind my mom and her friend.
Water is a fascinating subject, I must say, and I think water in motion is one of the toughest things to photograph but when it’s captured at the right moment, the photo can be one that you can stare at it for days and not get tired of it.
My fascination of water movement began when I saw the first long exposure photo, which was a blurry stream of water flowing downstream. It is not something that can be seen with the naked eye. It’s something that can only been with a camera.
This photo was from a few years ago. I was surprised I couldn’t find it in my WP archive because I thought I would’ve uploaded it at one point or another. Apparently, I never found a reason to upload this photo until now.
I had a different editing style back then because I don’t think I would edit this picture the same way now. I knew why I had taken this photo. It’s to show the movement of water and it’s a misson accomplished. I guess my fascination with water movement never really went away.
Finally, this photo isn’t my typical snapshot. It actually took me a while to capture after I shooed my relatives away. If I ever had a chance to return this spot though, I would do it in a heartbeat. I now have a tripod mount for my lens, which should keep the lens more secured while I took the photo.
Back then, which was 2 years ago, my camera was whobbly on the tripod as I took the photo with the lens at 250 mm, the lens and camera was too heavy for the tripod’s ball head to handle. I was just glad the photo came out okay.
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I love the feel of this post. Your opener is wonderful. I often debate between having a long exposure or not when photographing water. I’m glad you went for an example of both, I like your second shot more because I like seeing the power at that particular moment.
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If I remember to bring my ND filter, tripod, and have the time, I sometimes like to do one of each normal exposure and long exposure and then later make the decision in Lightroom.
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It’s always good to have a choice.
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Fabulous post!
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Thank you.
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Gorgeous
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Thank you.
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Nice gallery! I especially liked the last one.
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Thank you, that’s one of my all-time favorites. 🙂
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LOVE the water spout, et al.
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Thank you.
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I loved your water photos, especially the last image. That waterfall looks so soothing.
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Thank you. It was quite soothing to look at. I’m glad to had found this spot.
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I am with you to sit at the last spot for awhile. Not just for the photo, but for the sounds, and peacefulness it appears to have. And great play with the long exposure. Calm and engaging post.
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Thank you. That spot was indeed peaceful. I hope to return there later this year, hopefully I can find it.
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Beautifully captured waters, Yinglan! And, the long exposure came out so well too!
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Thank you. 🙂
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