Serenity. I often visit the University of New Mexico Duck Pond to shoot senior pictures and family portraits. On these occasions my attention was drawn to the waterfalls and how nice it would be to capture a long exposure to emphasize the smooth flow of the water coming over the rocks. Well yesterday I took a lessons client there https://www.davidhoodphotography.com/phototut/ and came prepared with the right gear – a tripod and a 2 stop Neutral Density filter to reduce the light coming into the lens.
I used my Nikon Z6 fitted with a 24-70mm lens and the 2 stop filter, on camera flash, and tripod. I shot in manual mode with evaluative metering for the exposure which was .4 seconds shutter speed, f/22 aperture and ISO 100. I used spot focus on the water and 1/2 power on the flash to bring out the details in the rock and add highlights to the flowing water.
This combination of equipment and techniques provided the result I’d been seeking – capturing the serenity of the scene. Enjoy!
