Shooting From Shore
Although photos taken from the raft can get you close to the action,
some of the prime shooting locations are found safe on shore. A
telephoto zoom captures both the majesty of the river and the energy of
the rafters. A sturdy but lightweight tripod could come in handy for
shots like this. |
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 | Find a high vantage point and shoot with a telephoto lens to isolate the
raft and the rapids. The high angle from which this photo was taken
strengthens the composition by eliminating distracting background
elements. Panning the camera while using a slow shutter speed blurs the
water to enhance the sense of action and excitement. A frame thats
filled with white water can fool your automatic cameras light meter, providing a picture thats too dark, so
its a good idea to overexpose by one or two stops to compensate. |
When youre on shore, dont forget to look around for other great photo
opportunities. In this serene image the soft ambient light highlights
the delicate foliage. The slow shutter speed blurs the river and makes
it look dreamy. The camera was placed on a sturdy tripod. |
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