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Making the Compromise

12/9/2022

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Photography is often about compromise. You can sometimes shoot the image exactly as you want it, making adjustments for exposure and sharpness. In many cases, however, that will not work. That is especially true when components such as leaves, animals, or water move.

Below is the Millstone River at Rocky Hill, New Jersey. I like this spot because the cascading water and simple bridge are picturesque. On a day without wind, you can put the camera on a tripod and keep the lens open for just a few seconds. The bridge and trees will be sharp; the water will be flowing smoothly.

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On this day, I wanted to make sure the heron was sharp, so I used faster shutter speeds. The tradeoff was that the faster speeds worked against getting the smooth flow of the water. I ultimately tried several combinations and ended up with this one. The water was moving quickly, but I still got some smoothness and kept the bird sharp. Compromise was necessary so that I could successfully capture the bird, bridge, and water.

The bottom line is that some combinations just won’t work, and you have to consider what you want your image to show. I wanted to include all of the elements that could capture the beauty of this spot, not just one or two.

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Casey R.
12/11/2022 08:06:49 am

Lovely photograph

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Jimmy
12/12/2022 10:03:11 am

Love the photo, nice explanation of how you got the results you did. Thanks

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    Steven Richman is an attorney practicing in New Jersey. He has lectured before photography clubs on various topics, including the legal rights of photographers. His photography has been exhibited in museums, is in private collections, and is also represented in the permanent collection of the New Jersey State Museum. ​

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