Outdoor photography has the ability of putting you in very unique situations in which you must problem solve with your compositions and photography gear. Waterfall photography is no different. In fact, once you have photographed waterfalls several times, you begin to realize how much of a niche topic that they are within outdoor photography. To get the best waterfall photos, you have to know the essential gear for waterfall photography. You not only have to know your gear, but you also have to know how and when to use it while photographing waterfalls. In this video, David Johnston will take you into Great Smoky Mountains National Park to show you the essential gear for waterfall photography as well as how to use each piece of gear best. Get your gear packed because after this, you’re going to want to shoot some waterfalls!
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