how's this photo exposed? i feel like it might be overexposed ,and her skin color looks off what does everyone else think?(im very impressed with the advice ppl give on this forum)im really trying to learn so pls be honest.Thanks hila nikon d3100 f5.6 ,1/2000,iso250,55mm.
It looks a bit underexposed (dark), to me. Try ISO 200, and shutter speed around 1/500. Check your meter mode - probably want matrix.
To me it looks underexposed and the focus is soft.You're right the skin color could be adjusted some.These changes can be made in photoshop.
snowbear thanks,im still confused on how to use the built in meter.i used program mode for a reading and switched to manual for the shot,whats the difference bet matrix -spot
thanks for the quick response photophly but unfortunately i o not know how to use photoshop :(
I have a D40, so it should be very close to what you see. I usually decide what aperture I want and set it. Then I adjust the shutter speed until the meter is where I want it - usually in the center - all the green bars are gone except the zero.
If I decide I want to give more preference to the shutter speed (show or stop motion), I'll set the speed first, then adjust the aperture.
Depending on the subject, I may overexpose (meter to the right of the zero) or underexpose (meter to the left) a little. If I'm going to bracket (the D40 doesn't do it automatically), I'll get the setting for centered meter, then drop down one or two stops (three to six 'clicks'), shoot, set up a couple of clicks, shoot, etc.
If I'm in a hurry or shooting something really fast, I'll go to aperture or shutter priority (A or S).
Matrix will evaluate (almost) the entire scene, whereas spot meters a much smaller area - the small circle in the viewfinder. Center-weighted is a compromise between the two - whole scene with more weight given to the middle. I usually stay in matrix unless the scene is tricky, like the moon or a waterfall in the woods.
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sinatraman
Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant
what does the histogram look like? the histogram is your friend, if it doesn't start at one end and go to the other youve not got a correct exposure. the skin tone is a tad too pale for me but can be fixed in pp.Why such a fast shutter speed? if you shot with a larger f stop number your dof would be better and baby's hat would be in focus.
thanks so much snowbear,i appreciate you taking a look and giving your expert advice!
thanks sinatraman i will definately try looking at the histogram next time!
photophly wrote:
To me it looks underexposed and the focus is soft.You're right the skin color could be adjusted some.These changes can be made in photoshop.
Hi again.....You said you don't know how to use photshop,I edited your shot for You ...I hope You don't mind.
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JimH
Loc: Western South Jersey, USA
Yeah, the histogram dies off well before the right/bright edge. It's underexposed.
Golly guys. You should know by now not to just edit and re-post someone's photo without asking first. Just because someone asks about and posts their photo does not mean it's okay to edit!!!!!
PNagy
Loc: Missouri City, Texas
photophly, the picture in the original post did not have a "download" option. In order to edit the photo, how did you acquire it, a screenshot?
PNagy wrote:
photophly, the picture in the original post did not have a "download" option. In order to edit the photo, how did you acquire it, a screenshot?
Yes...Just right click and save.
halo wrote:
how's this photo exposed? i feel like it might be overexposed ,and her skin color looks off what does everyone else think?(im very impressed with the advice ppl give on this forum)im really trying to learn so pls be honest.Thanks hila nikon d3100 f5.6 ,1/2000,iso250,55mm.
I liike it as it is..shadow gives it depth and reality..if I could adjust
all those settings,I would have done differently--but thats me..
your pic looks good,,the PP'd pic is good to,but its about what YOU want,,not what another wants..---joe
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