St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Thank you for sharing.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Overexposes. The highlights are what's called 'blown out'.

accessibleartwork

My opinion (this is only my opinion) is to spend time shooting only in the M (manual) setting. The idea settings for a 2.8 lens in high sun shooting outdoors is f/11 and shutter speed any where from 1000+. For a 4.7 lens f/8-9 and shutter 800+. It is better to learn to shoot in the M settings so you can learn to use your camera and lenses to get what you want out of your pictures. As you learn to skew your setting you will get a better quality of colors and images than your auto settings will ever give you. I prefer to shoot underexposed in daylight in my particular lenses and camera this pops the colors in my photos. I also prefer to keep my ISO below 300 (cuts out the grain in my camera) Ideal ISO for me is 100 or 160. However every camera and lens is different so you will need to find what works for you camera.

To get your settings right take a couple photos outside then go inside and check your shots. You will then be able to see whether you are overexposed or underexposed and adjust your setting accordingly. Lower shutter allows more light lower f stop allows more light and less depth of field, higher ISO allows more light but adds grain to shots. You should try to set your camera so what you see through your viewfinder is what you are getting in your photos. Once you shoot in m for a while your settings will almost become instinctive in different lighting and then you can experiment more with shadows, colors, lighting, subjects, etc. Always keep the sun behind you if you are shooting into the sun it is a waste of time and always use your hood in daylight. I don't personally agree with some people saying that it is a waste of time to shoot high noon however it is harder to get a good shot it is possible to accomplish.

Once again I note this is only my opinion so please don't berate me if anyone feels different...

badriaticopo2 Loc: Kane County, Illinois

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totally agree with artistwally. your lens has a smudge on the right side which makes your whites turn to soft focus. but this is great when you shoot white flowers. you will have the dream effect... but be careful when cleaning your lens, you my scratch it.

photoninja1 Loc: Tampa Florida

Many possibilities. Dirty,smudged leni or filter. Poor quality lens or filter. Condensation on lens, filter or in camera, Mold in lens. Dirty low pass filter or sensor. Check what you can. If you can't find it, have a tech check it. This isn't results of shooting. condyit out condition dididttt Ute

seagent Loc: Colorado

I take a lot of shots like this and it helps to have the white light on sunny, and I under expose the shot to balance for the harsh light..these are tough shots to take and get a great shot the first time, you may take the same shot during a time that you have better lighting conditions..good luck. :)