I think that last one must have been a bit of a headache, they all look great though, I am very wary of reducing my shutter and ever since I messed up wasting time with a sunset by pushing the f that high I also don't go above 16 really, but alas I can see some shots that I struggled with could be remedied with your settings... Although I think with the light rays I might want to drop my iso instead of pushing my f too much since I might like a bit more dof.
the key, Pen, was being able to add the Variable Neutral Density filter.
The filter rotates on front. And it gives you between 2 and 8 stops more of play.
If I didnt' have the filter, opening up for 6 seconds would give me a nice clean white shot of nothingness!
And because you have that play can you boost the shadows more without affecting the highlights too much? I have a circular polarizer, I have just never used it and a filter that darkens like that I would not have considered in a low light condition .... yip I need to get out and play with my camera more :) Some nice tips thanx.
that filter that darkens allows me to open the shutter for LOT'S longer than normal, so, even small amounts of light in shadow comes across very nicely. PLUS, it allows for blurring motion of water.