Water appears in many different forms, writes Jodie Stilgoe, which makes it an appealing and diverse subject for photography.

You don’t have to live by the sea to take beautiful water photographs. Great photographs can be taken at lakes, rivers, canals and even by using puddles.

Water is all around us in our daily lives and offers many unique and creative photography opportunities.

Still water is great for reflections, while fast flowing water, waves and cascades offer opportunities to depict movement and vitality.

The best water photographs are not always taken on bright days. Sometimes misty mornings can create beautifully sharp and atmospheric scenes.