How do I create that smooth ‘glassy feel’ effect on water bodies?
Rayan Modi, Udwada, via email
The amount of blur on glassy effect you want depends on the shutterspeed. Accordingly, reduce the speed to 1/8sec or even as slow as 5sec. Use a low ISO and narrow aperture. You will also need a tripod to prevent unwanted blurs caused by the slow shutter. Since there might still be excess light entering the camera, use an ND filter to keep light out.
This article originally appeared in the December 2014 issue of Better Photography.
This image was shot with a shutterspeed of 1sec, an aperture of f/22 and ISO 100. Photograph/Sarang Naik