Central Coastal Turmoil
Dec 1, 2013 23:28:59 #
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Dec 1, 2013 23:40:41 #
Regrettably, the 100% magnification mode shows some dust spots in the skyline. But those are neglibible when it comes to the shear beauty of this composition. Please tell me if I'm seeing things, or are there really a couple of people standing out on the rocks?
Dec 2, 2013 00:11:00 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Regrettably, the 100% magnification mode shows some dust spots in the skyline. But those are neglibible when it comes to the shear beauty of this composition. Please tell me if I'm seeing things, or are there really a couple of people standing out on the rocks?
Yes, there are people out there. And I noticed the spots, after posting-- also the spot in the water at the bottom....
I've since cleaned the sensor....
Dec 2, 2013 06:30:13 #
Thanks for posting.
I have been dabbling with variable ND filter and have had some mixed results.
Can i ask what time of day this was taken?
Also if you can share any other info it would be appreciated.
I have been dabbling with variable ND filter and have had some mixed results.
Can i ask what time of day this was taken?
Also if you can share any other info it would be appreciated.
Dec 2, 2013 07:07:13 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
8 sec. f/29
This is one of the nicest shots i have seen on this site. I wish I could say it was mine.
Was there any pp done? I hope you are going to tell me it is right out of the camera.
Beautiful shot...
Dec 2, 2013 07:50:17 #
Lovely photo. I also have been trying to create something like this using ND filters stacked but getting mixed results. Like Naspview I would love to know more details of your process etc. Thanks.
Dec 2, 2013 08:35:45 #
Trudy wrote:
Lovely photo. I also have been trying to create something like this using ND filters stacked but getting mixed results. Like Naspview I would love to know more details of your process etc. Thanks.
Trudy, may I suggest you look into a Fader Neutral Density Variable Filter (ND2 to ND400). That way you don't have to stack your filters, just use one, and "dial in" the amount of filtering you need. Works much like a CPL, changing the light level as you twist the outer ring.
Dec 2, 2013 09:08:13 #
LoneRangeFinder, I downloaded your original to my hard drive and created a color-coordinated matting treatment for your photo (minus the dust spots, but no other changes) that frames it quite nicely. May I share it with you?
Dec 2, 2013 09:25:47 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Trudy, may I suggest you look into a Fader Neutral Density Variable Filter (ND2 to ND400). That way you don't have to stack your filters, just use one, and "dial in" the amount of filtering you need. Works much like a CPL, changing the light level as you twist the outer ring.
Thank you Bob, my christmas list is getting longer, might have to use up some of next year's christmas. I was thinking about the Lee Big 10 filter but your idea seems better.
Dec 2, 2013 09:25:53 #
Trudy, Napsview, pop0904:
I took this just right at sunset. I did not use any filtration, so this explains the extreme aperture @ f/29... as I wanted to increase the exposure time. Also set to 100 ISO. I could have used a graduated ND filter-- but didn't have one.
So far as PP: because of the difference in the exposure from sky to rocks, I did open up shadow detail and adjust the sky exposure. I warmed it up a small amount to remove the slightly bluish cast in the water ( I wanted it as close to neutral as possible).
What would I do differently: I don't like the diffraction caused by extreme apertures, and I have since purchased a 10 stop ND filter, so I would go to f5.6 or so-- and maybe start my exposure earlier (before the sun dropped)-- the sky was actually prettier earlier-- but I needed less light. I might try a graduated ND filter as well. It is likely that 10 stops would have pushed the exposure time to 30 secs or more. I don't have a variable ND filter.
Noise becomes a factor as exposure increases toward 30 secs.... Fortunately, we don't have to contend with reciprocity failure--as was the case with film. I'm not convinced, however, that there isn't some color shift with longer exposures. (I'm not sure of the science here, with long and short light waves)
I have a D300 which is "ancient" by now and would love to try this type of photography with a D800 to take advantage of the uncropped view and the larger file sizes....
Hope this helps....
I took this just right at sunset. I did not use any filtration, so this explains the extreme aperture @ f/29... as I wanted to increase the exposure time. Also set to 100 ISO. I could have used a graduated ND filter-- but didn't have one.
So far as PP: because of the difference in the exposure from sky to rocks, I did open up shadow detail and adjust the sky exposure. I warmed it up a small amount to remove the slightly bluish cast in the water ( I wanted it as close to neutral as possible).
What would I do differently: I don't like the diffraction caused by extreme apertures, and I have since purchased a 10 stop ND filter, so I would go to f5.6 or so-- and maybe start my exposure earlier (before the sun dropped)-- the sky was actually prettier earlier-- but I needed less light. I might try a graduated ND filter as well. It is likely that 10 stops would have pushed the exposure time to 30 secs or more. I don't have a variable ND filter.
Noise becomes a factor as exposure increases toward 30 secs.... Fortunately, we don't have to contend with reciprocity failure--as was the case with film. I'm not convinced, however, that there isn't some color shift with longer exposures. (I'm not sure of the science here, with long and short light waves)
I have a D300 which is "ancient" by now and would love to try this type of photography with a D800 to take advantage of the uncropped view and the larger file sizes....
Hope this helps....
Dec 2, 2013 09:28:11 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
LoneRangeFinder, I downloaded your original to my hard drive and created a color-coordinated matting treatment for your photo (minus the dust spots, but no other changes) that frames it quite nicely. May I share it with you?
Yes, I would love to see it.
Thanks, Allen
Dec 2, 2013 09:32:00 #
Thanks LoneRangerFinder. I have watched a few youtube videos etc. but it seems there are so many variables. I will find your information useful. Please post more photos like this one when you have some. Not everyone loves the silky water style but I love it and I live by the sea so I have a lot of opportunity to practise.
Dec 2, 2013 09:37:37 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Yes, I would love to see it.
Thanks, Allen
Thanks, Allen
Matting only, no changes to photo (other than removal of sensor dust spots and resizing for quicker download).
I, too, benefitted from the tutorial you offered as to how this photo was captured. Thank you for the detailed instructions, and the "why's" of what you took into consideration - very instructive.
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Dec 2, 2013 09:44:33 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
Matting only, no changes to photo (other than removal of sensor dust spots and resizing for quicker download).
I, too, benefitted from the tutorial you offered as to how this photo was captured. Thank you for the detailed instructions, and the "why's" of what you took into consideration - very instructive.
I, too, benefitted from the tutorial you offered as to how this photo was captured. Thank you for the detailed instructions, and the "why's" of what you took into consideration - very instructive.
Nice framing. There was one other small edit that I forgot: I cropped some ocean/sky from the right side to add prominence to the rocks and surf....
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