What Really Happens to Waves as You Change Shutter Speed

Over the years, seascape photography has become the area of my work where shutter speed decisions matter most. Waves never repeat themselves, and small changes in exposure time can completely alter how water behaves in an image. A fraction of a second can preserve structure and texture, while a longer exposure can simplify the scene and emphasize static elements. Learning how shutter speed affects water is one of the most important technical skills in coastal photography. 

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