Snow storm
Jan 4, 2012 21:06:47 #
photogrl57 wrote:
The blizzard shot is wonderful ... and very cold looking.
Thank you.
This is all new to me and I have a lot to learn.
Any hints you can give me on how to view other folks pictures and make comments on them would be appreciated.
Jan 4, 2012 21:17:22 #
Most people appreciate an honest opinion about their work, I know I do. Just be kind and I always try to find something positive about a photograph too if Im going to say something critical about it. Peoples pics are their babies so be sensitive. I absolutely love this site and I have learned a lot in the short time I have been on it. Welcome!
Rbo36 wrote:
Thank you.
This is all new to me and I have a lot to learn.
Any hints you can give me on how to view other folks pictures and make comments on them would be appreciated.
photogrl57 wrote:
The blizzard shot is wonderful ... and very cold looking.
Thank you.
This is all new to me and I have a lot to learn.
Any hints you can give me on how to view other folks pictures and make comments on them would be appreciated.
Jan 4, 2012 21:49:31 #
Yep just give your honest opinion ... or suggestions for improvements if you have any .... once in a while ... you will see something that you just don't care for ... it happens ... best thing to do in that case is just close that thread and move on to the next one. LOL.
I try not to give too much negative feedback ... we all see things differently .. thank the lord....and their vision might not be mine but it's theirs so they are entitled to it. :)
There will be times when you know how to do something that someone else doesn't .. feel free to share the process .... we all learn that way :)
I try not to give too much negative feedback ... we all see things differently .. thank the lord....and their vision might not be mine but it's theirs so they are entitled to it. :)
There will be times when you know how to do something that someone else doesn't .. feel free to share the process .... we all learn that way :)
Jan 5, 2012 09:23:34 #
Bekkie
Loc: Ohio, USA
I love the photo just the way it is but I do understand what you mean about capturing the snowflakes coming down. I agree that a faster shutter speed would do it but in order to do that you need to get off auto and start using manual settings or at least shutter priority settings.
Perhaps someone here with more knowledge than me could give a starting point for camera settings. I would be interested to try this as well.
Perhaps someone here with more knowledge than me could give a starting point for camera settings. I would be interested to try this as well.
Jan 5, 2012 09:37:23 #
Rbo36 wrote:
Thank you.
This is all new to me and I have a lot to learn.
Any hints you can give me on how to view other folks pictures and make comments on them would be appreciated.
photogrl57 wrote:
The blizzard shot is wonderful ... and very cold looking.
Thank you.
This is all new to me and I have a lot to learn.
Any hints you can give me on how to view other folks pictures and make comments on them would be appreciated.
When viewing others photos make sure you hit quote reply as I have done here so it is easier to follow what or who you are talking about.
For finding others to view go to the top of the page and look for Active or unread topics click on one then go from there. Happy viewing. Oh yes. I like your snow storm picture. The streaks add to the bitter feeling.
Jan 5, 2012 10:01:22 #
Rbo36 wrote:
This picture was taken using my Olympus SP-565UZ camera. f/4.3 Exposure 1/15 sec. ISO 125. (The camera was on auto)
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?
I have never been fortunate enough to capture the snow as well as you have.
Jan 5, 2012 10:26:32 #
docrob
Loc: Durango, Colorado
Rbo36 wrote:
This picture was taken using my Olympus SP-565UZ camera. f/4.3 Exposure 1/15 sec. ISO 125. (The camera was on auto)
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?
the snow
Jan 5, 2012 10:29:01 #
As said before, shutter speed is the answer. However, The picture is great just the way it is.
Jan 5, 2012 11:01:58 #
As was suggested in earlier responses, (faster) shutter speed would be my suggestion also. I have recently proven this to myself in a lower light 'action' situation. My camera focused nicely on the subject and the LCD was showing excelent lighting, however the "auto" function told the camera to keep the shutter open longer to get the light that the LCD was showing.
When I told the camera to take a flash shot, the blurring of movement went away, however so did about 35% of the light. Yes, I knew the the subject was to far away for the light illumination from a camera immediate and/or delay flash. But the "camera" expected that I knew what I was doing, so it used a higher shutter speed. This is the way that I altered my shutter speed on an 11 year old P.S. Nikon.
*** be careful when using flash mode through a window. I will always shoot a picture at a non 90 degree angle to the window to limit/remove the flash glare from the window.
Ahh, post photo editting.
When I told the camera to take a flash shot, the blurring of movement went away, however so did about 35% of the light. Yes, I knew the the subject was to far away for the light illumination from a camera immediate and/or delay flash. But the "camera" expected that I knew what I was doing, so it used a higher shutter speed. This is the way that I altered my shutter speed on an 11 year old P.S. Nikon.
*** be careful when using flash mode through a window. I will always shoot a picture at a non 90 degree angle to the window to limit/remove the flash glare from the window.
Ahh, post photo editting.
Jan 5, 2012 12:15:40 #
The snow, most likely, at 1/15 of a second. A faster shutter speed would give a look of flakes more than streaks. Also if you use a faster ISO of maybe 400-800 it will help you get a faster shutter speed and still have good exposure.
Jan 5, 2012 12:29:04 #
1/15 second is way to slow to stop the action of the falling snow. As someone else already said, the tree appears to be in focus. I doubt that a flash would have helped at all in that kind of heavy snow. In fact, it probably would have ruined the shot. Light reflected off the nearby snow would have probably burt out the photo. The other snow shot shows that with just the few nearby flakes, and it was taken under different lighting conditions. Yours was in daylight.
But next time, try it, just make sure you take shots with and without flash.
But next time, try it, just make sure you take shots with and without flash.
Jan 5, 2012 12:57:29 #
digicamking
Loc: Raleigh, NC
Rbo36 wrote:
This picture was taken using my Olympus SP-565UZ camera. f/4.3 Exposure 1/15 sec. ISO 125. (The camera was on auto)
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?
I did not use a tri-pod. My question is this, If I had used a tri-pod would the snow still look like streaks or would it just be flakes. In other words was all the streaking caused by camera movement or the movement of the snow?
The streaks are caused by a slow shutter speed. If you want to have flakes instead you need to raise your ISO until you can use a higher shutter speed. (possibly ISO 800 and a shutter speed of at least 200.
Jan 5, 2012 13:21:40 #
Jan 5, 2012 20:31:21 #
I'm for faster shutter speed. Think of the photos you see of a rushing stream. Some have the water blurred (slow), some show the water frozen with great resolution ( fast). The faster shutter speed also helps to to cover up the motion you impart by a hand held shot. I like your shot.
Jan 5, 2012 22:22:29 #
Rbo36, I think the photo is cool just the way it is!! Looks like a big blizzard!! :)
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