Challenge 9/8-9/10 Creative exposure
Sep 7, 2014 22:54:41 #
Here is the challenge lets call it the "Best Creative Exposure".
My example is this flower. I set my camera on a tripod. I also used the spot meter in the camera for the light reading,( habit from my old BW days). Set the AV and then changed the shutter speed (I used 10 sec on the self timer) to get 3 photos that the camera told me was the correct exposure, which exposure is the most creative? I chose #3. I am pleased with the background but the flower does not "pop" like i wanted it to, and it looks a little soft.
All 3 photos are right out of the camera no PP. Taken with a EF50mm 1:1.4 lens mounted on a Canon 60D which makes the actual focal length on the sensor about 85mm.
The Idea for this Challenge came from a video on Adorama TV.
My job will keep me away for most of the day.
My example is this flower. I set my camera on a tripod. I also used the spot meter in the camera for the light reading,( habit from my old BW days). Set the AV and then changed the shutter speed (I used 10 sec on the self timer) to get 3 photos that the camera told me was the correct exposure, which exposure is the most creative? I chose #3. I am pleased with the background but the flower does not "pop" like i wanted it to, and it looks a little soft.
All 3 photos are right out of the camera no PP. Taken with a EF50mm 1:1.4 lens mounted on a Canon 60D which makes the actual focal length on the sensor about 85mm.
The Idea for this Challenge came from a video on Adorama TV.
My job will keep me away for most of the day.
UGLY BACK GROUND
BACK GROUND A BIT BETTER
BACKGROUND SOFT, FOREGROUND OUT OF SHARP FOCUS LEAVING THE SUBJECT EASY TO FIND.
Sep 7, 2014 23:07:36 #
You got it Dane. It is up and running.
dane004 wrote:
Here is the challenge lets call it the best creative exposure.
my example is this flower. I set my camera on a tripod. I also used the spot meter in the camera for the light reading, habit from my old BW days. Set the AV and then changed the shutter speed to get 3 photos that the camera told me was the correct exposure, which exposure is the most creative? I chose #3.
All 3 photos are right out of the camera no PP.
my example is this flower. I set my camera on a tripod. I also used the spot meter in the camera for the light reading, habit from my old BW days. Set the AV and then changed the shutter speed to get 3 photos that the camera told me was the correct exposure, which exposure is the most creative? I chose #3.
All 3 photos are right out of the camera no PP.
Sep 7, 2014 23:16:52 #
Bushido wrote:
You got it Dane. It is up and running.
Thanks Bushido I was a bit nervous
Sep 8, 2014 06:04:11 #
Thanks Dane! Great Challenge! And yes #3 is correct. No distractions and good detail!
dane004 wrote:
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I worked on this to bring out the shadows to get the detail in his uniform and gear. f10 1/60 sec ISO250
This one I deliberately under exposed to create a mood. f 6.3 1/800 sec ISO 250
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Sep 8, 2014 06:22:31 #
dane004 wrote:
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You have hit my weak spot....I needed something like this, hopefully it will sink in LOL
Sep 8, 2014 06:35:53 #
I always find it interesting (and sometimes frustrating) when trying to get the correct exposures, but "usually" after playing and thinking about what each setting will do..i.e. f stop, +/- ISO, TV, AV or Manual, I sort it out. This picture was taken a few months ago on our girl trippin' excursion. This was taken out if full blaring mid day sun. I not only wanted to get the picture of the falls, but also wanted to slow down the water to get a bit of the "milky" effect. In the end my settings were TV (Shutter priority) f32 1/6 sec. (slowed the water down) -2 step exposure compensation (got the detail).
Original
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Post Processing
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Just as a comparison - this was taken in the shade...manual, still f32 1/2 sec to ge the milky effect (almost the same as the above pic) but 0 step compensation instead of -2 step...I was completely in the shade.
Sep 8, 2014 07:13:33 #
dane004 wrote:
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Great illustrations Dane....thank you for hosting....and a great subject. It seems exposure....light.....and how to use it wants to be my enemy. I have been slowly studying and reading 'Understanding Exposure' by Bryan Peterson. It seems when I think I understand....I don't.
On the following I had a window of opportunity to shoot with somewhat limited time using the sun as my light source...seems I cannot think fast enough as to what my settings should be and the light source goes away.........
Using the evening sun to highlight the petals of this Cosmos
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As the sun was setting shot this....but found it difficult to not only set my settings but to compose
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And a shot of this beautiful light source
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Sep 8, 2014 07:16:40 #
Clicker2014 wrote:
Thanks Dane! Great Challenge! And yes #3 is correct. No distractions and good detail!
Great work on the uniform detail Clicker and what a great shot .....and love your mood shot.
Sep 8, 2014 07:17:13 #
Roadrunner wrote:
You have hit my weak spot....I needed something like this, hopefully it will sink in LOL
Hopefully for me too RR.
Sep 8, 2014 07:22:07 #
Clicker2014 wrote:
I always find it interesting (and sometimes frustr... (show quote)
Thank you for the lesson Clicker.....wonder if you used a ND filter on these.....and love the image! I really want to find some waterfalls to work on. I never really liked or wanted milky water until my 'exposure' to UHH....now I just want to try it out!
Sep 8, 2014 07:29:08 #
In this next set I chose to use some in-camera effects for my exposure effects.......
Shot in Soft High Key....I shot this early morning and find this setting creates a feeling of being shot late in the day.
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Soft Focus setting
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and Watercolor setting
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Sep 8, 2014 07:35:48 #
Carriage Horses on Mackinac Island. Masking the background takes some time, but removes distractions. Controlling the light levels for the rest of the image is what takes the most effort, especially if you wish to portray a dark horse against black.
Sep 8, 2014 07:48:14 #
Thanks Irene!
Irenejb wrote:
Great work on the uniform detail Clicker and what a great shot .....and love your mood shot.
Sep 8, 2014 07:54:34 #
You are most welcome Irene. I have been trying to remember if I used my circular polarizer...but I don't think I did. I do carry it with me and use it on still water or where I want to see into the water or need some definition in the sky i.e. clouds and blue. I lent my ND filter to my sister as she does not have any filters and works hard on improving her photography. It definitely would be a good thing to keep handy! :-)
Irenejb wrote:
Thank you for the lesson Clicker.....wonder if you used a ND filter on these.....and love the image! I really want to find some waterfalls to work on. I never really liked or wanted milky water until my 'exposure' to UHH....now I just want to try it out!
Sep 8, 2014 07:56:46 #
These are lovely Irene! I think those settings are great to have in camera! Mine does not do any of that, but I often wish it did! :-) My girlfriend's camera does and she has great fun with it!
Irenejb wrote:
In this next set I chose to use some in-camera effects for my exposure effects.......
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