What would you do different? Sunrise picture.
Nov 19, 2012 10:11:18 #
I have a Canon 40D and used an ISO of 800, 1/25 second and F13. I probably should have used a F22 with an ISO of 1600. It seems like I am always struggling for more light. Is the limit of 1600 ISO that is the problem? I think that's the highest my camera will go. I understand the higher the ISO the more noise there is. So I always try and keep the ISO as low as possible. Of course in doing this I lose depth of field. I don't like the dark hills, but this is a natural look since they are being back lit. Would it look better if I lightened the hills or kept the dark look? And do I have to use layers (PSE) to lighten the hills - or do I need a new camera? Ha Ha
Nov 19, 2012 10:47:29 #
Hector
Loc: Victoria Harbour Ont
invest in a graduated filter
it will tone done sky but allow max light on hills
Iam old school not a big fan of photo shop lol
i like your first shot best
i would however crop out lamp post as well as the road
maybe even the trees
Clouds created great depth ...Hills have a great line to them...nice catch :)
it will tone done sky but allow max light on hills
Iam old school not a big fan of photo shop lol
i like your first shot best
i would however crop out lamp post as well as the road
maybe even the trees
Clouds created great depth ...Hills have a great line to them...nice catch :)
Nov 19, 2012 10:50:37 #
Hector
Loc: Victoria Harbour Ont
ps... with filter you will have to increase exposure time
if you dont have a tripod .. get one its your bestest freind
Cheers
if you dont have a tripod .. get one its your bestest freind
Cheers
Nov 20, 2012 06:44:17 #
What Hector said. :) I would crop a lot of the bottom off on the first one. It is all about the Sunrise.
Erv
Erv
Nov 20, 2012 06:59:42 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
I have a Canon 40D and used an ISO of 800, 1/25 se... (show quote)
"Hey Paula" (bet you've heard that a million times) I really don't think there is any thing wrong with either of those shots. Yes, maybe a trim here or a clone out there but over all very nice sunsets. You do need a tripod though - that way you can use a lower ISO, slower shutter and get waht you want. Still think they are great a s is.
Nov 20, 2012 07:11:35 #
Xantoz
Loc: Delaware
They are actually quite dramatic. I agree with the crop. It's all about the sky. I actually love the silhouette effect of the hills.
Nov 20, 2012 07:23:55 #
I photograph sunrises with a low ISO 100-200, f14-16 on a tripod with a shutter release and underexpose 1/3 -2/3 to obtain the saturation. and adjust in a post processing program I use Light Room. I like your photos the are quite good
Nov 20, 2012 08:06:41 #
3Stripes
Loc: Rocester, UK
You can extend your ISO to 6400 (might be 3200)...its in one of the special functions menus.
Chris
Chris
Nov 20, 2012 08:42:58 #
mborn wrote:
I photograph sunrises with a low ISO 100-200, f14-16 on a tripod with a shutter release and underexpose 1/3 -2/3 to obtain the saturation. and adjust in a post processing program I use Light Room. I like your photos the are quite good
I quite agree. I use the same method for sunsets to obtain saturation, sometimes underexposing by 1 - 2 stops and find that very little pp is required to obtain the desired results.
Nov 20, 2012 08:48:22 #
I also have a 40D I sometimes use as a spare. ISO 800 is about max before your shots get too noisy. A tripod and a cable release for nice long exposures at low iso will help. A graduated ND filter would be nice also,,they work wonders. Bracketing and then a trip to the HDR factory is yet another option. So many choices.
I like the shot too,,I agree with a little crop :)
I like the shot too,,I agree with a little crop :)
Nov 20, 2012 09:51:51 #
Hector wrote:
ps... with filter you will have to increase exposure time
if you dont have a tripod .. get one its your bestest freind
Cheers
if you dont have a tripod .. get one its your bestest freind
Cheers
Not with a graduated filter - the idea is to filter the bright areas while leaving the dark alone.
Nov 20, 2012 09:55:22 #
mborn wrote:
I photograph sunrises with a low ISO 100-200, f14-16 on a tripod with a shutter release and underexpose 1/3 -2/3 to obtain the saturation. and adjust in a post processing program I use Light Room. I like your photos the are quite good
I'd like to second this advice.
Nov 20, 2012 10:06:44 #
3Stripes wrote:
You can extend your ISO to 6400 (might be 3200)...its in one of the special functions menus.
Chris
Chris
It is 3200 for the 40D
Nov 20, 2012 10:06:56 #
PaulaBrady wrote:
I have a Canon 40D and used an ISO of 800, 1/25 se... (show quote)
I'll have to agree with others. Get yourself a tripod and graduated neutral density filters. Here's a tutorial on what they are and how to use them.
http://www.my-photo-blog.com/graduated-neutral-density-filters
And here's some good info on tripods.
http://www.bythom.com/support.htm
Nov 20, 2012 10:12:36 #
Paula, to answer your question about the hills... I did some light dodging on them (the top photo), and in my opinion, it enhanced the shot a little by exposing what appears to be snow/water, but still kept the hills dark enough so as not to distract from the beautiful sunset. You might care to try that. Nice photos.
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