Why the double exposure in this sunset photo
May 17, 2013 13:19:38 #
biancat
Loc: New York
Everone has always been so helpful with prior questions. Here is a photo of a Nokomis, Fl Sunset which are lengendary. I have a new Canon T3i- and still learning to work it. I didn't want to lose the shot, so I took the picture on the Automatic setting.
Can anyone tell me why the double exposure on the photo? Appt setting read F8.
And I know I'll receive suggestions on photographing sunsets on other modes besides automatic! They will all be appreciated!
Can anyone tell me why the double exposure on the photo? Appt setting read F8.
And I know I'll receive suggestions on photographing sunsets on other modes besides automatic! They will all be appreciated!
May 17, 2013 13:23:18 #
May 17, 2013 13:28:05 #
biancat
Loc: New York
It a kit lense, and the regular protective filter- but no polarized filter or anything like that
May 17, 2013 13:32:08 #
biancat wrote:
It a kit lense, and the regular protective filter- but no polarized filter or anything like that
That second sun may be because of the filter.
May 17, 2013 13:35:23 #
Are you talking about that small white circle in the lower right next to the sun? If so it looks like lens flare.
You are also overexposing using an auto mode. Better to take sunsets in manual.
Here are two pics I took of last night's sunset here using M exposure.
You are also overexposing using an auto mode. Better to take sunsets in manual.
Here are two pics I took of last night's sunset here using M exposure.
May 17, 2013 13:37:06 #
It looks like flare to me, it is to be expected when shooting directly into the sun like that... It is just the light source illuminating on some of the internal lenses of the lens. You can make the best of it by using it creatively in your images. In worst case scenarios stray light will bounce all around in your lens and make your images very low contrast and weak. There is nothing wrong with the camera or the lens, it is the composition of the shot that made this occur, a lens hood can help mitigate flare, but in this case shooting that directly at the sun I don't think that a hood would be of much use.
Here is a link to an article that will help you to understand it better.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/lens-flare.htm
Here is a link to an article that will help you to understand it better.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/lens-flare.htm
May 17, 2013 13:37:22 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
Are you talking about that small white circle in the lower right next to the sun? If so it looks like lens flare.
Agree
May 17, 2013 13:37:28 #
May 17, 2013 13:40:02 #
biancat
Loc: New York
Yes- that's what I'm talking about- the small circle to the right of the sun. Can I ask what lense and settings you used on your sunsets. They are beautiful. Thanks for your help.
May 17, 2013 13:42:56 #
May 17, 2013 13:53:54 #
biancat wrote:
Yes- that's what I'm talking about- the small circle to the right of the sun. Can I ask what lense and settings you used on your sunsets. They are beautiful. Thanks for your help.
Thanks.
They were both taken with a Canon 16-35 2.8
The first one was 200 at f11 and the second one 100 at f8 both at 100 ISO
May 17, 2013 19:28:32 #
I usually like lens flare, but because this is just that one spot, and so close to the sun, it does detract. However, the overall image, with bird and rest silhouetted, plus a bit or reflection on the water, is very nice!
May 17, 2013 19:32:28 #
Sundance wrote:
I think you were on Vulcan (Memory-Alpha) It has two suns.
I thought the Romulans destroyed Vulcan.
May 18, 2013 06:20:52 #
WNC Ralf
Loc: Candler NC, in the mountains!
That is why I NEVER use a filter on my lenses while shooting except when absolutely needed. Use a lens hood for protection, the only time I would use a protective filter is if I was working near salt water spray.
May 18, 2013 06:25:04 #
Just remember, when you're out among civilians, just say "Oh I meant to do that."
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