Time Exposure Fountain

ISO: 1600  f/9.0  SS: 4.0

I have always, always, always wanted to take a rushing water time exposure. This wasn't like my dream shooting experience or anything, but it was a challenge. We spent nearly 30 minutes taking photo of this fountain!  I was, for one, really proud that I figured out how to expose for how dark it was over there. I think that shadows are really cool and harsh and it creates a really creepy, mysterious look!  I wish I lived near it so I could use it for some kind of photo illustration.  I need to find somewhere in town to do this, but it gave me an idea! There's a spot at Spring Lake Park where there's an opening with a tree and a street light. I would love to try to make a "magical" type photo using colorful gels to make a "fairy field" type photo. I don't know how I'd pull that off yet, but I know I like the harsh shadows and the side lit look. I'm going to try it when it gets warmer!

ANYWAY, about this photo. I wish the light would've been dim enough so I could've kept the shutter open longer and gotten more motion. I love that you can see the reflection in the water. It helps the mysterious feeling. It definitely help you see how lighting can create a different feeling.