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Photography Tutorial · 2019-12-15

How a Pro Turned a Ditch into a Giant Waterfall: The Contrast Is Incredible

How a Pro Turned a Ditch into a Giant Waterfall: The Contrast Is Incredible

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A photographer needs patient observation and bold imagination to capture truly stunning photos.

The image below shows a very unremarkable little ditch — yet a photographer can discover a different kind of beauty in it.

How a Pro Turned a Ditch into a Giant Waterfall: The Contrast Is Incredible

By making smart use of the characteristics of lenses and cameras, a little ditch can be photographed like a great waterfall.

The contrast between the shabby scene above and the dreamlike final image below is simply enormous!

How a Pro Turned a Ditch into a Giant Waterfall: The Contrast Is Incredible

In today's tutorial, Thomas shares the behind-the-scenes capture story of this South American masterpiece, along with the post-processing ideas.

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How a Pro Turned a Ditch into a Giant Waterfall: The Contrast Is Incredible

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