Waterfall Photography: Finding Better Compositions | OM SYSTEM
Frank Smith
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One waterfall. Multiple compositions. And a few creative tools to help bring those images to life.
Join me on a photography adventure to beautiful Hawk Falls in Pennsylvania, where I'm exploring different ways to photograph moving water, working with foreground elements, and using the computational photography features built into my OM SYSTEM camera.
Rather than settling for one photograph of the waterfall, I challenge myself to look beyond the obvious.
I'll experiment with different vantage points, wide-angle perspectives, leading lines, and compositions that incorporate rocks, flowing water, and fallen logs.
Along the way, I'll demonstrate how I use several OM SYSTEM features to achieve my creative goals:
📷 Tripod High Res Shot (80MP) — Capturing additional detail and resolution.
📷 Live ND — Experimenting with different shutter speeds to control the appearance of moving water.
📷 Exposure Bracketing — Helping manage changing light and challenging contrast.
I'll also discuss using a circular polarizer to manage reflections, working with soft overcast light, and choosing foreground elements that add depth and interest to a composition.
And because I rarely pass up an interesting macro opportunity, you'll also join me for a little mushroom photography along the trail!
IN THIS VIDEO:
• Exploring Hawk Falls in Pennsylvania
• Finding different waterfall compositions
• Using foreground elements and leading lines
• Photographing waterfalls with OM SYSTEM
• Tripod High Res Shot and 80MP images
• Using Live ND for creative water effects
• Working with natural light and reflections
• Discovering unexpected macro subjects
CAMERA EQUIPMENT:
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm
M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
Macro lens for the woodland mushroom photographs
Leofoto Poseidon tripod
Circular polarizing filter
đź“Ť LOCATION:
Hawk Falls, Pennsylvania
My hope is that this video encourages you to explore different compositions rather than settling for the first photograph that catches your eye.
Sometimes moving just a few feet, changing your focal length, or incorporating an interesting foreground element can completely transform an image.
Be curious. Look closer. Find the un-obvious.
If you enjoyed this adventure, please consider liking the video, subscribing to my channel, and sharing your thoughts in the comments.
Which waterfall composition was your favorite?
#WaterfallPhotography #OMSystem #LandscapePhotography
| Time | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Exploring Hawk Falls |
| 1:47 | Arriving at the Waterfall |
| 2:45 | Setting Up for Waterfall Photography |
| 3:32 | Finding Different Compositions |
| 4:02 | Tripod High Res Shot — 80MP |
| 5:05 | Foreground Elements & Leading Lines |
| 6:06 | Experimenting with Live ND |
| 6:49 | Working with Changing Light |
| 7:08 | Reviewing the Results |
| 8:08 | An Unexpected Macro Opportunity |
| 9:02 | Final Thoughts |
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Waterfall Photography: Finding Better Compositions | OM SYSTEM
Frank Smith
310 views
One waterfall. Multiple compositions. And a few creative tools to help bring those images to life.
Join me on a photography adventure to beautiful Hawk Falls in Pennsylvania, where I'm exploring different ways to photograph moving water, working with foreground elements, and using the computational photography features built into my OM SYSTEM camera.
Rather than settling for one photograph of the waterfall, I challenge myself to look beyond the obvious.
I'll experiment with different vantage points, wide-angle perspectives, leading lines, and compositions that incorporate rocks, flowing water, and fallen logs.
Along the way, I'll demonstrate how I use several OM SYSTEM features to achieve my creative goals:
📷 Tripod High Res Shot (80MP) — Capturing additional detail and resolution.
📷 Live ND — Experimenting with different shutter speeds to control the appearance of moving water.
📷 Exposure Bracketing — Helping manage changing light and challenging contrast.
I'll also discuss using a circular polarizer to manage reflections, working with soft overcast light, and choosing foreground elements that add depth and interest to a composition.
And because I rarely pass up an interesting macro opportunity, you'll also join me for a little mushroom photography along the trail!
IN THIS VIDEO:
• Exploring Hawk Falls in Pennsylvania
• Finding different waterfall compositions
• Using foreground elements and leading lines
• Photographing waterfalls with OM SYSTEM
• Tripod High Res Shot and 80MP images
• Using Live ND for creative water effects
• Working with natural light and reflections
• Discovering unexpected macro subjects
CAMERA EQUIPMENT:
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm
M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm F2.8 IS PRO
Macro lens for the woodland mushroom photographs
Leofoto Poseidon tripod
Circular polarizing filter
đź“Ť LOCATION:
Hawk Falls, Pennsylvania
My hope is that this video encourages you to explore different compositions rather than settling for the first photograph that catches your eye.
Sometimes moving just a few feet, changing your focal length, or incorporating an interesting foreground element can completely transform an image.
Be curious. Look closer. Find the un-obvious.
If you enjoyed this adventure, please consider liking the video, subscribing to my channel, and sharing your thoughts in the comments.
Which waterfall composition was your favorite?
#WaterfallPhotography #OMSystem #LandscapePhotography
| Time | Chapter |
|---|---|
| 0:00 | Exploring Hawk Falls |
| 1:47 | Arriving at the Waterfall |
| 2:45 | Setting Up for Waterfall Photography |
| 3:32 | Finding Different Compositions |
| 4:02 | Tripod High Res Shot — 80MP |
| 5:05 | Foreground Elements & Leading Lines |
| 6:06 | Experimenting with Live ND |
| 6:49 | Working with Changing Light |
| 7:08 | Reviewing the Results |
| 8:08 | An Unexpected Macro Opportunity |
| 9:02 | Final Thoughts |