Photographing Water and Planning Photo Trips

Jim talks with guests about photography water and planning photography trips.
Topic 1: Photographing water

* All of these tips apply to any type of water: waves, river, waterfall, etc.
* Finding the best waterfalls

* What makes the best waterfalls for a photo?
* Rgps


* Polarizing/ND
* Time of day to shoot waterfalls
* Composing waterfall photos

* Leading lines
* Get far back and include some environment
* Smaller pieces of the waterfall/telephoto


* Photographing waterfalls in winter/slippery conditions

* Wear waders.  Getting in the right spots


* Keeping your lens clean

* Huge microfiber cloth
* Two lenses


* Exposure time

* Better to underexpose



Topic 2: Trip Planning

* Google earth
* Schmoozing visitor centers/hotel desk clerks
* Local gazeteer
* Hiking blogs

Doodads of the Week!

* Jim: Arlo Pro
* Brenda: https://www.mindshiftgear.com/products/professional-padded-insert
* Nathan: Blue Yeti Mic