Water fountain is one of the most commonly shoot photo. The Expression of the water flow is the soul of the whole picture. To me, smooth water flow represent peace while drip flow means tempestuous mood.

Anyway, it depends how to look at it. Let’s compare the effects and how I shoot the photo?

First photo has been taken in normal “P” mode. Fountain drips were freeze in the photo.

To capture the smooth water flow, extend the exposure time (shutter speed) to 1/2.5. But the problem comes, long exposure cause the photo over exposed.

ND Filter should be use to shoot long exposure under hot sun light. I don’t have one, then guess how I did it? Haha…I used my sunglasses to cover the lens as a filter. I know the lighting is not so perfect, but acceptable.