A big No Prize for the first person who can help me take a great picture of a Christmas tree indoors!
Dec 20, 2013 09:32:36 #
Hello fellow photographers,
Once again this time of year I find myself frustrated trying to capture the beauty and emotion of the Christmas tree inside our house. In my mind's eye I see it as a warm glow of lights with the ornaments in sharp detail.
Are there any tricks/ideas out there for this type of shot other than tripod, slow shutter speed/bulb and manual focus? I don't like to do a lot of post processing but I would be willing try some easier steps in this case.
As mentioned, I will award a magnificent No Prize to the first Handsome Hedgehogger who helps me properly capture my dream!
Many thanks,
Blue
Once again this time of year I find myself frustrated trying to capture the beauty and emotion of the Christmas tree inside our house. In my mind's eye I see it as a warm glow of lights with the ornaments in sharp detail.
Are there any tricks/ideas out there for this type of shot other than tripod, slow shutter speed/bulb and manual focus? I don't like to do a lot of post processing but I would be willing try some easier steps in this case.
As mentioned, I will award a magnificent No Prize to the first Handsome Hedgehogger who helps me properly capture my dream!
Many thanks,
Blue
Dec 20, 2013 09:55:12 #
wireman8
Loc: Toledo, Ohio
Me thinks you have it figured out, tripod, slow shutter speed, and manual focus. And enjoy, best of the season to you and yours.
Dec 20, 2013 10:23:51 #
Try the rule of thirds for the full tree.
Try shots that are not the full tree but small sections, get up close and focus on an ornament with a shallow depth of field to give it that fuzzy warm look.
If DOF is too shallow, back up and zoom in.
Merry Christmas.
Try shots that are not the full tree but small sections, get up close and focus on an ornament with a shallow depth of field to give it that fuzzy warm look.
If DOF is too shallow, back up and zoom in.
Merry Christmas.
Dec 20, 2013 10:30:28 #
Blue Spark wrote:
Hello fellow photographers, br br Once again this... (show quote)
To get what your see in your mind's eye, you will most likely have to add some light, usually from a flash, set pretty low, set for rear-curtain trigger (so the light from the flash comes at the end of the exposure), and off-camera if possible.
You might also try some light painting (using a handheld light like a flashlight and sweep it over a portion of the subject during the exposure.
Dec 20, 2013 10:38:41 #
Wall-E wrote:
To get what your see in your mind's eye, you will most likely have to add some light, usually from a flash, set pretty low, set for rear-curtain trigger (so the light from the flash comes at the end of the exposure), and off-camera if possible.
You might also try some light painting (using a handheld light like a flashlight and sweep it over a portion of the subject during the exposure.
You might also try some light painting (using a handheld light like a flashlight and sweep it over a portion of the subject during the exposure.
I like the sweeping of the light idea. It sounds like it would make a very interesting photo. I think he should experiment with different light options, exposures and compositions. Do some crazy things and see where it goes. Sometimes you can get a great photo when you stray a little from the beaten path.
Dec 20, 2013 10:39:53 #
stop down to get starbursts on lights. tripod, shoot wide and low
this was mine from last year...
http://douthittfamily.smugmug.com/2012/December-2012/i-XGXjf9x/0/L/PC245306-20121224-L.jpg
this was mine from last year...
http://douthittfamily.smugmug.com/2012/December-2012/i-XGXjf9x/0/L/PC245306-20121224-L.jpg
Dec 20, 2013 10:41:39 #
Try shooting brackets with the same DOF and different shutter speeds and I would suggest as tripod ! Also the bracketing will give you more dynamic range to work with.
Dec 20, 2013 10:42:15 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
stop down to get starbursts on lights. tripod, shoot wide and low
this was mine from last year...
http://douthittfamily.smugmug.com/2012/December-2012/i-XGXjf9x/0/X2/PC245306-20121224-X2.jpg
this was mine from last year...
http://douthittfamily.smugmug.com/2012/December-2012/i-XGXjf9x/0/X2/PC245306-20121224-X2.jpg
No pic?
Dec 20, 2013 10:42:54 #
Dec 20, 2013 10:43:53 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
No pic what?
Quote: "this was mine from last year..." unquote
Dec 20, 2013 10:45:32 #
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Dec 20, 2013 10:48:08 #
when you quoted me, it shows up in your quote...might want to restart.
Dec 20, 2013 10:49:39 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
stop down to get starbursts on lights. tripod, shoot wide and low
this was mine from last year...
http://douthittfamily.smugmug.com/2012/December-2012/i-XGXjf9x/0/X2/PC245306-20121224-X2.jpg
this was mine from last year...
http://douthittfamily.smugmug.com/2012/December-2012/i-XGXjf9x/0/X2/PC245306-20121224-X2.jpg
I like your tree. I like that there are not a lot of ornaments cluttering up the tree. :-)
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