Long Exposure – Seascapes (or Flowing Water)

Creating smooth, silky water and streaked clouds using long shutter speeds.

First Test Shot Settings

  • Shooting mode: Manual
  • Focus: Manual
  • Aperture: f/11
  • Shutter: 10 seconds
  • ISO: 100

Take one shot → check the water effect and histogram → adjust as needed.

Suggested Equipment

Sturdy tripod, 6-stop or 10-stop ND filter, remote release.

Quick Tip

Meter without the filter first, then calculate the new shutter speed. Cover the viewfinder during the exposure to prevent light leaks.