This picture was from the end of summer as well as its matting one that I took trying out my 50mm cannon lens. I still feel I'm over compensating on the lighting? I didn't use a filter and not sure what type to use. All comment are welcomed.
John K wrote:
This picture was from the end of summer as well as its matting one that I took trying out my 50mm cannon lens. I still feel I'm over compensating on the lighting? I didn't use a filter and not sure what type to use. All comment are welcomed.
John,
On the first image, you needed to have a F stop opened up to blur the trees the the background. They are as sharp as the wheels and as a result your eyes go to the upright trees.
In the second image you are dealing with sun and shade. Tonal range. I would have changed the shooting angle to avoid the sun light blacktop.If you have Lightroom you can fix those images. I like CPL Polarizing filter for landscapes.
Personally, I'd prefer to use 1/3 -2/3 stop of negative exposure comp. Also, on #2 a polarizer might reduce those blown highlights.
John K wrote:
This picture was from the end of summer as well as its matting one that I took trying out my 50mm cannon lens. I still feel I'm over compensating on the lighting? I didn't use a filter and not sure what type to use. All comment are welcomed.
I agree the exposure is a little high. Also consider that B&W for a pic with subject like this.
John K wrote:
This picture was from the end of summer as well as its matting one that I took trying out my 50mm cannon lens. I still feel I'm over compensating on the lighting? I didn't use a filter and not sure what type to use. All comment are welcomed.
I agree with the other critiques. I would add in #1 to crop out the black trailer in the background. A photo doesn't need to be a specified size such as 2x3. A pan view of 2x5, or any custom size, can find a framer that will fill your need.
Another suggestion would be to get higher and shoot down. I often carry a two step ladder for situations like #1. Also, laying on the grass with a shooting up (or use the tilt screen) to get some green back ground. (Avoid tree trunks because they are the same color as the wagon)
I don't think you need any filter. You could have used a Neutral Density in order to open up your aperture. However, lowering your ISO and raising your shutter speed could have done the same thing.
Wow !! Thank you for all the tips. It helps when you get feed back like that. Again I'm learning a lot from all of you. Thank You Again
To me they seem a little tight. Take a step or so back so part of the subject is not cut off.
I agree with all the comments, but I would have probably cropped out the over-exposed, non-descript background in the second shot. If a better angle wasn’t possible, the “blown highlights” could be fixed any number of ways in LR or PS.
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