High Speed Photography

What Is High-Speed Photography?

High-speed photography is about freezing moments that normally just happen too fast for us to see. Things like a water balloon exploding, a strawberry hitting a glass of water, a droplet splashing into water etc. Basically stuff that (to the naked eye) is just a blur, but with the right technique, you can catch it in crisp detail.

Two Main Ways to Do It

There are two approaches, depending on your setup/surroundings:

1. Fast shutter speeds (daylight or bright light):Just crank the shutter up—> 1/2000s, 1/4000s, even faster if your camera allows. Perfect for anything from sports to wildlife (especially birds) or classic water splashes outdoors.

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