I don’t know if it’s because we come, because we need it to exist, because of its mystery, or simply because it’s fascinating in all its forms, but it’s clear that water has something very attractive to us as human beings and even more so as photographers: oceans, seas, rivers, ponds, waterfalls, soft flowing water, which falls quickly to rocks, waves and countless other forms.
Among these forms, today we will highlight one of the most dizzying: the waterfalls and their free fall, surrounded by beautiful landscapes or alone, but always fascinating and majestic?And since an image is worth a thousand words, I leave you with this selection that I hope you like?
But you can see the images better, can’t you?
This image highlights the contrast of tones: black rock, water white and saturated warm colors (yellow) mixed with cold (green)?And the different textures of the elements that appear there. Pretty, isn’t it?
I don’t think I’m the only one who invades the blog that’s fascinated by black and white, am I?
For situations where light is difficult due to the contrast between lights and shadows, HDR can be useful. HDR “adds” different exposures and different tones and can give you images like the following.
Finding not only beautiful places and frames, but also special inspiring lights, which create a unique atmosphere like the one in the following image, will help you achieve fascinating and even mysterious images.
This is one of the composition tips to get different images like the one in the following image:
You don’t always have to concentrate on the waterfall. Pay attention to everything around you and complete it, as it’s often worth including in the frame. See what image: sunset, autumn, waterfall?
Each time of the year has its own characteristic light and dreamscape, not only the most colorful ones are good for amazing images, winter and summer also have their charms, their tones and their special lights.
Photography does not always have to be a realistic portrait, there are many filters that will help you achieve different and surprising effects such as infrared.
Don’t get carried away by the beauty of the scene and try to take care of your composition.
If the waterfall is part of a beautiful landscape that you have decided to include in your scene, remember to treat it as a landscape, that is, remember the importance of a good depth of field and clarity of the scene.
Look for different elements that enrich and add interest to your image, such as the waves that appear in the foreground of the next image.
Learning to play with light and control the exposure of your scenes is essential when it comes to creating any type of image.
One way to add depth to the image is to use different planes in the image, such as foreground rocks and waterfall and trees on different planes.
Learn how to use basic saturation, contrast, brightness, and so on settings. to get the image you want. Remember that it is best to start with a “right” image in which to work by adjusting small variables. The amount of tweaks you make depends on your tastes, but it’s best to start by mastering the most basic ones.
Don’t forget that this format also exists! ?
This is the most common way to photograph water, have you ever noticed this selection ?. If you want to know how to get this wonderful effect, I recommend this article.
Don’t worry if you feel crazy to visit the Angel Jump, Iguaza or Niagara Falls, although these are capitalized waterfalls, many of us will have to settle for more “banal” landscapes, although no less beautiful or surprising. you don’t have a waterfall nearby, it’s worth it with a lowercase waterfall or any waterfall of different size, with them you can practice the composition, the silky effect of the water, anticipate the best hours of the day and so on and surely calmer than when we escape to contemplate one of its older sisters?
So you know, put your camera and tripod on your shoulder and let yourself be seduced by the visual magic of the falling water, its smell, the constant noise in its wake. And if you liked the selection and want to share it, I encourage you to do it on Facebook, Google or Twitter. And as always, thank you and the next !?