How to Take Long Exposure Photographs During the Day

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose the subject that you want to photograph.

   You will want to have a place to set up a tripod.
   
   Things that you might look for are:
   A central stationary object; poles in the water for the video Something moving; the water around the poles.
   
   The long exposure gives the water a very unique look
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   Step 2: Remove the straps from the camera.

   You don't want to hit the tripod at all during the photo.
   
   Not having the strap on, you don't have to worry about it hitting the tripod or causing the camera to move. , You want as much as possible to be in focus. , Whatever is the lowest that it will go. , Make sure that it is already in position. ,, You have to do this before you add the neutral density filter, because it is too dark to focus through. ,, You can use gaffer's tape or buy a cover for your camera. , Have some way of marking time and wait for the right time. , This lets the camera know that you are done with the image.
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   Step 3: Set the aperture to something like F11.

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   Step 4: Set Your ISO to 100 or 200.

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   Step 5: Attach the camera firmly to the tripod.

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   Step 6: If the cable release isn't attached

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   Step 7: attach it.

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   Step 8: Focus on what you are going to be photographing.

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   Step 9: Carefully put the neutral density onto the lens.

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    Step 10: Cover up the viewfinder.

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    Step 11: Click on the cable release and hold it.

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    Step 12: Release the cable release.

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