When taking a photo with a slow shutter speed you can capture the movement of your subject while keeping the rest of the image in focus and detailed. This can be a really good effect if done right and works extremely well with moving water. When using a slow shutter speed it is advised to use a tripod, this is because the camera needs to be stationery so that no unwanted motion blur occurs. Once the camera is set to the correct shutter speed and the camera is held still, the next step is to alter the ISO settings to make the image darker, this is because leaving the shutter open for a longer period of time means more light is let in, making the image over exposed and too bright. Now that all the preparation steps are complete, the moving water within the image should have experienced motion blur wit a soft hazy effect, while the rest of the image should be clear and in focus, giving a nice contrast between the water and the background.
Here are some examples of successful photographs taken using slow shutter speeds.
When it came to me using this method in my own photography I practiced using slow shutter speeds to get an better idea of what I needed to do to achieve a good result. Unfortunately I had issues with over exposure due to the shutter of the camera being open for too long. Here are my photographs using slow shutter speeds to capture moving water.
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