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How beautiful are water gardens? Let us show you the ways. Click the navigation button above to look at the wide variety of landscapes people have created with their water features.
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Do you have great pond photos you'd like to share? We love to see what people are doing with their gardens, and your pictures are a great source of inspiration to staff and customers alike. Once a year we host a photo contest with fabulous prizes.
How to take great pond photos
Ponds are generally very photogenic, but you can make your photos even more beautiful by following these simple rules.
Choose the right time of day Outdoor pictures almost always look best when the sun isn't directly overhead, like it is at noon. If the sun is shining, take your pictures in the morning or late afternoon for greater drama.
Keep it steady Even if you're an experienced photographer, you'll benefit from using a tripod to keep your images as sharp as possible. By eliminating the chance of camera shake, you won't have to worry that any of those picture perfect moments will be spoiled by a little bit of blurring caused by subtle camera movement.
Keep it sharp If your camera lets you adjust the "aperture" to control how much light enters the camera, try to use a small aperture (larger number) to give yourself a larger focus area (known as "depth of field"). This way the parts in the foreground and background will all be in focus rather than having to choose one or the other.
Pick a subject Look for an object that can act as the "subject" of the picture. This can be anything from the blossom of a water plant to a friendly koi or goldfish.
Blur the motion When photographing streams, longer exposures allow the streaming water to blur, creating a gentle cascading look that adds romance to your photo.
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