Avoiding Overexposure
Apr 15, 2014 15:46:39 #
I have a number of photos I've taken into the sun that when viewed are all all blown out in the sun area.
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
Apr 15, 2014 15:50:49 #
Just Fred wrote:
I have a number of photos I've taken into the sun that when viewed are all all blown out in the sun area.
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
This kind of shot is why they make graduated neutral-density filters. If you want to keep this one, I think it should be fixed, but fixing blown highlights is not easy.
Apr 15, 2014 15:53:43 #
do you have a polarizer filter?
depends if you want a natural natural, or twereked photo.
can see some orange, gold, red could be a different flavor.
depends if you want a natural natural, or twereked photo.
can see some orange, gold, red could be a different flavor.
Apr 15, 2014 15:54:28 #
Just Fred wrote:
If you shoot using the raw format you may not have lost as much as you think.I have a number of photos I've taken into the sun that when viewed are all all blown out in the sun area.
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
As suggested a gradient filter is a solution. Another is to make two exposures: one for the highlight and one for the 'normal stuff' then merge the two exposures.
Added after: A polarizing filter in this type of image will work by reducing the reflections but will not correct the exposure range overall.
Apr 15, 2014 16:41:06 #
Fairly easy in PS to "patch" some clouds over the blown out areas and then adjust the contrast and saturation to your liking.
Apr 15, 2014 16:56:37 #
Just Fred wrote:
I have a number of photos I've taken into the sun that when viewed are all all blown out in the sun area.
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
Per your permission here are a couple enhancing flare and one without, then your original
Apr 15, 2014 17:08:12 #
JRDPHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
Per your permission here are a couple enhancing flare and one without, then your original
Nice!
A different take on what I was thinking -- excellent!
That's why I like this site; there's a great sharing not only of techniques and expertise, but of imagination!
Thanks!
Apr 15, 2014 17:15:36 #
Just Fred wrote:
Nice!
A different take on what I was thinking -- excellent!
That's why I like this site; there's a great sharing not only of techniques and expertise, but of imagination!
Thanks!
A different take on what I was thinking -- excellent!
That's why I like this site; there's a great sharing not only of techniques and expertise, but of imagination!
Thanks!
oh sure brother...there's no ONE way to appreciate art...having grown up in tropical environments I've seen many a warm sunset lit sky...and this is just HOW you're awesome image spoke to me....thanks for the permission!
:D :D
Normally If i have to shoot at this time of day...Ill shoot in Raw and a lower contrast setting in camera, then take into a 16 bit mode via photoshop to increase dynamic range
Apr 15, 2014 17:47:55 #
Just Fred wrote:
I have a number of photos I've taken into the sun that when viewed are all all blown out in the sun area.
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
As HT said...there is a large dynamic range in this situation...you can't have it all without doing some specialized things.
If you want to take just one shot, then meter off of the sky NEAR the sun but not on it....basically you are exposing for the sun and the rest goes dark.
You could also take two images, one exposed for the sun and one exposed for the land and then put them together.
The way that I'd do it is to wait until the dynamic range is closer...aka the sun down farther...then shoot.
Apr 15, 2014 18:09:27 #
don't know what the effect would be on blow out. could try exposure compensation down a couple stops.
Apr 15, 2014 18:26:43 #
Here is another with the blown out area cleand up. Done in Light Room, Just brought down the high lights.
Apr 16, 2014 12:28:23 #
Just Fred wrote:
I have a number of photos I've taken into the sun that when viewed are all all blown out in the sun area.
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
The photo below, for example, has some dynamism to it, but the sunlight coming through the clouds appears overexposed.
Is this photo acceptable as is? Or would it help to adjust for the hot spot of the sun and reduce the flare?
If you have Elements or Photo Shop suggest you open there and adjust the blending mode, it will make a world of difference.
Apr 16, 2014 16:28:57 #
SonyA580 wrote:
Fairly easy in PS to "patch" some clouds over the blown out areas and then adjust the contrast and saturation to your liking.
Here's an example.
Apr 16, 2014 16:34:49 #
JRDPHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
oh sure brother...there's no ONE way to appreciate art...having grown up in tropical environments I've seen many a warm sunset lit sky...and this is just HOW you're awesome image spoke to me....thanks for the permission!
:D :D
Normally If i have to shoot at this time of day...Ill shoot in Raw and a lower contrast setting in camera, then take into a 16 bit mode via photoshop to increase dynamic range
:D :D
Normally If i have to shoot at this time of day...Ill shoot in Raw and a lower contrast setting in camera, then take into a 16 bit mode via photoshop to increase dynamic range
" lower contrast setting in camera" I didn't know you could do this. How does one go about it? If you don't want to change the thread just PM me. Thanks.
Apr 16, 2014 16:34:51 #
Very interesting line of discussion. Thanks for sharing all....gives me ideas for my Mexico photo shoots.
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