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GuyEdwardes
GuyEdwardeshasbeena professional
landscape,natureandwildlife
photographerfor 25 yearsandhasa
wealthofknowledgein manyfields.Guy
alsorunsphotographyworkshopsbothin
theUKandabroad.Tofindoutmoregoto
http://www.guyedwardes.com.Visible Dust
Magic Cloth
By far the best lens
cleaning cloth I’ve used.
It even gets salt spray
off your lens to leave it
sparkling clean.
Wellingtons
or waders
A decent set of
sturdy wellingtons
is a must if you
want to get into
some of the best
positions along
rivers and streams.Cable or
remote
release
Essential for allowing you
to release the shutter at
just the right moment to
catch a particular water
effect without shaking
the camera.Technique PHOTOGRAPHING WATER
Water, water,
everywhere
Refl ect on how you can improve your water photography
skills as professionals Guy Edwardes, Ross Hoddinott
and Claire Gillo share their top tips
Guy Edwardes knows a thing or two
when it comes to capturing images of
landscapes and water
Landscapes and water
Shoot abstract water images
In windy conditions with large waves (but not too
much white foam) try panning the waves as they
approach the shore. Support your camera on a tripod
or use image stabilisation (mode 2 for Canon or
‘Active’ for Nikon) as a shutter speed of between
1/15sec and 1sec tends to work best. Pan smoothly
and you’ll be able to achieve some interesting effects.Get in the water
Some of the most dramatic
river and waterfall images are
taken from the middle of the
river – you’re almost certain
to achieve a more unique
composition! You’ll get closer
to interesting foreground
elements and with the
water rushing towards you
any leading lines will be
more effective. Consider
wearing waders, but don’t
put yourself in danger.Freeze wave action
In stormy conditions it is often preferable to use a fast shutter
speed to freeze the movement of waves as they explode
on the shoreline. It’s likely to be windy, so use a tripod if
possible and image stabilisation if you have it. A shutter
speed of 1/500sec is normally enough to freeze a wave,
although slightly slower speeds can also be very effective.
Use ND fi lters
to control
exposure time
Neutral density fi lters are
an essential accessory
when photographing
moving water. They can be
used to control the amount
of light entering the
camera to allow you to use
the exact exposure time
you need for the desired
water effect. A useful
selection would be 3-stop,
6-stop and 10-stop. They
can be stacked to allow
you to achieve a very long
exposure time in the
middle of the day.ALL IMAGES ON PAGES 18-19 © GUY EDWARDES