A long exposure (about 3 minutes) using Velvia film at sunrise did two things:  it made the wave-driven water appear smooth...

Tranquility with a Reddish Hue

Beach Three, Olympic National Park, Washington Coast

A long exposure (about 3 minutes) using Velvia film at sunrise did two things:  it made the wave-driven water appear smooth, and it imparted a reddish hue to the entire scene.  While I prefer to photograph natural landscapes, I think these alternatives are worth exploring because of the entirely different feelings and interpretations that can be produced. Photo © copyright by Stephen Penland.