HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

I feel like somewhat failed, Well maybe not failed but learned a few things, Had some nice early morning light coming through the trees, I decided I wanted to try a ND4 filter, I think that worked ok, the problem came when my shutter drop to .4 sec., that doesn't work well with the wind blowing around 15 mph. and blowing the leaves all around.

I'm trying not to include the sky, it would have just been blown out anyway. also trying to make it a closeup of leaves and trees instead of a landscape.

The positive from this is I like the colors, texture, Lights and shadows, I thought I did a fair job of composing the shot, One more thing to note if you try this be careful of snakes, there are plenty of copperheads where I live. It is a long process to do one of these from start to finish, I think that's one of the reasons I enjoy it so much.


Make: SONY
Model: ILCE-7RM2
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 9.3 (Windows)
Date/Time: 2020-08-15 07:23:07
Exposure Time: 0.4 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed ratings: ISO 200
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No flash,compulsory
Focal Length: 41 mm
35mm Equivalent: 41 mm

Thanks for Looking, I hope you enjoy the download!!!

Johnny
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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

There's a fanciful feeling to this that I find very engaging, Johnny.

Can you explain why you used an ND filter? Thanks!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

Thanks Linda, I feel your like me, I just don't glance at a picture no mater what kind of picture it is, I study them, There are very few pictures shot and make one want to stop slowdown and study them. What I mean by this is there are very few pictures that make you want to stop and smell the roses. I love pictures that make your eyes look all around, There might not be anything to see, but if you find yourself looking all around the picture it's going to be a good picture. I'm not saying this one is, but that's what I'm after.

The reason I used a ND filter here is this time of year the lighting is harsh, Very harsh, so harsh you will loose contrast in a picture, the lighting in the BG will bleed over to the FG leaving a nasty brown overlay.

As mater of fact the BG light was so bright here this morning I couldn't even see the trees much less anything around it. A ND filter is like putting on polarized sunglasses I can see clearly now!!!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Eloquently stated about the importance of impact in a photo!

I have not used an ND filter for decades but everything I read and know says it simply darkens the entire image equally. It does not affect glare or harsh light like a polarizing filter might.

Do me a favor? Next time you have the opportunity to use, take a before and after image, compare and share. In this case I'm betting that simply increasing your shutter speed the equivalent number of stops (4?) would have given you exactly the same results, and you wouldn't have to deal with potential motion blur

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

That's what I was saying Linda, In photography and optics, a neutral-density filter, or ND filter, is a filter that reduces or modifies the intensity of all wavelengths, or colors, of light equally, giving no changes in hue of color rendition. It can be a colorless (clear) or grey filter, The purpose of a standard photographic neutral-density filter is to reduce the amount of light entering the lens. Doing so allows the photographer to select combinations of aperture, exposure time and sensor sensitivity that would otherwise produce overexposed pictures. This is done to achieve effects such as a shallower depth of field or motion blur of a subject in a wider range of situations and atmospheric conditions.

I said I wanted to try a ND, but it left motion blur in the leaves, but it still knock out the harsh lighting.

And NO I'm not going to take a before and after image, compare and share. Every time someone Ask questions or want me to do something they don't say thank you kiss my a$$ or anything!!!!!!!!!

john G SA Loc: San Antonio Texas

Very Nice!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

John, Thank you very Much!!!!!!

sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC

Nice work Johnny !

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

I like it, and it looks pretty sharp considering the slow shutter speed!

Chuckwal Loc: Boynton Beach Florida

Hot
enjoyed the scene i use nd's alot esp at sunset it softens
the entire photo
chuck

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Ever so lovely.

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

This is absolutely beautiful, Johnny, and especially so on the download!! I love the many textures and bits of brilliant color! Another work of art from you!!!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

Thank you much Sundar!!!!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

Thank you Nim, Appreciate it!!!!!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

Thanks Sippy!!!!