Many years after acquiring my first DSLR camera, I am still learning how to use it. It’s like a computer with layers of functionality that I must discover one layer at a time. I am grateful to Otto von Münchow for his generous technical advice and inspiration.
Moving water provides an excellent study subject. To slow the water for that eye-catching spun silk effect requires understanding the relationship between available light, speed of motion, depth of field, and appropriate management of the camera’s settings. Real photographers may scorn the trite technique, but it represents one more skill to stash in the tool kit.
Goose Creek Falls
I didn’t notice the slightly risqué aspect of this image till I got home.
Boulder Creek
Close but no cigar. I think both of these images missed the mark. One too fast, one too slow. Or, maybe both are a tad too fast? What do you think?
Goose Creek Falls
Goose Creek Falls
Kathryn Albertson Park, Boise
Platt Garden; Boise, Idaho (My fav and most recent)
Stop action. Euphoric duck.
I look forward to any and all critiques and advice.
Rangewriter 
Linda, I found myself getting calmer as I scrolled down the pictures. Nicely done, Keith
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Calm is good! Enjoy what’s left of your weekend.
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After looking at all that beautiful water I ended up wishing I could’ve been one of the ducks.
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Happy ducks, indeed! I watched them for a long time.
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Beautiful photos – I could gaze at those for hours.
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Ah, Thanks!
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I only know what I like when I see it/them and I think your photos are gorgeous!!!!!
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Thank you Bob! You are wind under my wings.
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Linda, I’ve taken a photography class and still struggle with aperture and shutter speed when it comes to running water. I’m impressed! 🙂
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Thanks! It has taken me forever to get this far along! Keep working on it. It’s really rewarding and I think it’s excellent practice for really understanding what’s going on inside of that device we lug around with us.
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I’m still so intimidated by the camera. Bill patiently explains it all to me but I feel like I have a mental block. I’ll keep at it, though!
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I understand that so completely. I spent almost 20 years with an amazing photographer with a very “scientific” mind. For the time we were together, I took no photos. I couldn’t understand (or thought I couldn’t) the physics of photography. He “knew stuff” that would have taken me an hour to work out. It was very intimidating. Nothing against him, it was my own insecurity that worked against me.
After we parted (and he later died) I took up my camera again. It has taken me…. 7 more years to get to this very tenuous point. I still have to work slowly and think about what I’m doing. But, it get’s easier the more I practice. Really, it’s muscle memory. The brain is a muscle, too!
Keep at it!
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Very nice photos. If it’s too bright and I couldn’t reach the required outcome by changing the shutter speed and iso I use a gray filter. Have a happy day! 😀
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Thanks for the tip. I’ve never tried that. I always enjoy hearing from you.
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Linda, I think you took some wonderful shots. My hope is that you enjoyed the excursion and playing with your camera.
When we stop playing we might as well just pack up the equipment 🙂
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving
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Good point! I always enjoy playing with my camera. But I’m enjoying it even more now that I’m understanding things better. You, too, have a great Thanksgiving. Can’t believe it’s here already. 🙂
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Beautiful pictures. I have not thought of taking photos of moving water and they are just gorgeous!
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Thanks, Lynz! Moving water is fun, but also quite a challenge.
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I can imagine!
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Real photographers? We are all on a path of learning. And you certainly have come a long way on your path. Gorgeous photos, Linda, and fun to see how you experiment with the expression. And, thanks for mentioning my blog. I feel honoured.
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Otto, you have done more for my long journey than anyone or anything else. I appreciate your encouragement and always welcome your insights as to how things could be done differently.
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