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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 19:29:59 GMT
 WThis is 2 images merged as layers in PSE 14. Because I used a 6 stop ND filter with a 4 sec exposure on a rather breezy day a couple of weeks ago, the foliage was rather blurred so I merged the blurred water (which was the effect I wanted) with an image with a faster shutter speed and therefore sharper foliage to obtain the overall look. |
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Post by hmca on Jun 26, 2017 20:08:44 GMT
Thanks for the explanation....I immediately wondered about the foliage until I continued reading. You did a great job on the merge.....and I am one of those people who LOVE the silky water effect. I am thinking about ordering ND filters so would appreciate any suggestions you might have.
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Post by Sydney on Jun 26, 2017 22:56:07 GMT
Wow, you have done a tremendous job with this image!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 4:52:01 GMT
Thanks for the comments Helen & Sydney.
Helen. I have a 6 stop round screw-in and a 10 stop 100mm square filter. I'm still experimenting with them so i'm no expert. All I can suggest is you obviously need a tripod and either a cable release or use the camera timer. I use a cable release as I find it easier to control. You will also need a shutter speed conversion chart to carry with you or there are apps for smart phones. I would suggest you obtain the more expensive versions on the market as the cheaper ones tend to have colour casts. You can also use them stacked together with a polariser filter especially with water.
I think that's about all that I could advise but there are plenty of video tutorials on Youtube etc. Hope that helps somewhat.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 5:03:04 GMT
 Upper Gushing Falls on Flickr This is the same waterfall shot from the opposite side. It is Upper Gushing Falls, South Wales. |
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Post by whippet on Jun 27, 2017 21:48:58 GMT
Two fantastic pictures, Scania.
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Post by hmca on Jun 27, 2017 21:51:20 GMT
Thanks, @scania. I have downloaded a clearly written ebook and have a tripod and cable release......just haven't taken the next step yet.
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