Techniques
Photographing Waterfalls: Settings, Gear, and Techniques
Waterfalls are among the most popular subjects in landscape photography, and for good reason. They combine motion, sound, and the interplay of light and water into a subject that rewards careful technique. Here is how I approach them. Essential Gear Tripod. This is non-negotiable. You are working with slow shutter speeds, and handheld shooting produces unusable blur. A sturdy tripod with spiked feet handles wet rocks and uneven terrain better than one with rubber tips.