If you're looking for a relaxing break from everyday life, water probably isn't far away – from a family day out by the beach to a country walk alongside a meandering river, many people enjoy the calming effects of water in nature. So whether it's a crashing wave, the blurry haze of a waterfall's spray or the reflections in a still lake, it's likely water will feature in your shots this summer. But how do you capture eye-catching photographs of such a varied and motion-filled subject? There are plenty of creative choices to make in order to enhance your summer snaps.
These five water photography techniques will help take your images to the next level, whether you're exploring in the summer weather, or finding subjects closer to home during colder months.