Water moves us, and moving water moves us even more. Paddling photographers are always on the lookout for trophy shots, photos that capture the challenging chaos of a rapids or evoke the placid processional of a broad river. Nature photographers are no different in their goals. But it’s hard to express a sense of motion in a still photograph. The nub of the problem is easy to see: Still photos freeze the action. That’s great if you’re a sports photographer, but if you’re shooting moving water you’ll often need something more.

The pros do it all the time. What’s their secret? How do they trap the essence of a fluid, ever-changing medium in a single, static frame? Well, it’s easier than you might think. You just need to learn a few tricks of the trade. And the most important “trick” of all is getting to know your camera Read more…

 

 
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