Liquid Curtains
211 photos merged into one image using the median stack mode in photoshop, which they say is "Effective for noise reduction and removal of unwanted content from...
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211 photos merged into one image using the median stack mode in photoshop, which they say is "Effective for noise reduction and removal of unwanted content from the image" Basically, it takes out elements of a timelapse that change from frame to frame, like the people walking around, or the boats in the river.
I used my Lee "Big Stopper" ND filter to smooth out the water. I also added the sky from a single frame of the timelapse because it was completely white after the stacking. It wasn't a great sky, quite overcast, but I think the few clouds are better than none.
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I used my Lee "Big Stopper" ND filter to smooth out the water. I also added the sky from a single frame of the timelapse because it was completely white after the stacking. It wasn't a great sky, quite overcast, but I think the few clouds are better than none.
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Location
I took this photo in Niagara Falls, which is on the Canadian side. (to the left of the falls is the United States, and on the right is Canada)Time
This was late afternoon. I started shooting the timelapse around 3pm.Lighting
It was mostly overcast while I was shooting the timelapse, so it was a lot like I was using a giant soft box.Equipment
Canon EOS 60D, Tamron 10-24mm, Manfrotto 190X PROB tripod, Lee Big Stopper ND filter, and Magic Lantern software to shoot the timelapse.Inspiration
The beauty and power of nature - the awesomeness that is Niagara Falls.Editing
I made this image by combining 211 photos into one image using the median stack mode in photoshop, which they say is "Effective for noise reduction and removal of unwanted content from the image" Basically, it takes out elements of a timelapse that change from frame to frame. In this case, the people walking around, or the boats in the river. I used my Lee "Big Stopper" ND filter to smooth out the water. I also added the sky from one of the photos because it was completely white after the stacking. It wasn't a great sky, quite overcast, but I think the few clouds are better than none.In my camera bag
I currently have a Canon EOS 6D (A different camera than what I used for this shot) Canon EF17-40mm f/4L USM lens, a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, a handful of filters, extra batteries, SD cards, tissues for cleaning lenses, and a mosquito net for my head/face.Feedback
When shooting water falls during the day, it's always nice to have a dark ND filter so you can get a long enough exposure to smooth out the water. You'll also need a tripod to make sure the image is sharp. Use multiple photos to get rid of unwanted elements like boats and people. The closer you are to the falls, the more mist will likely land on your lens, so be careful about that, especially if you are shooting a timelapse.
