Shooting into the Sun - please share your knowledge and images
Jan 5, 2016 12:01:13 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
So happy you shared this inspiring image, Bob. It's gorgeous! Were the extended sun rays quite visible in your initial capture, or did it require a bit of extra work to coax them fully into view there in the clouds?
If you did any special pp to that area, can you share your tips?
Thanks so much for joining the thread!
If you did any special pp to that area, can you share your tips?
Thanks so much for joining the thread!
My word Linda you do ask some awkward questions don't you? I'm expected to know what I did almost 6 months ago? I can barely remember what I did yesterday!
Firstly I think it's likely that I had filters on the lens - probably a graduated ND and I was probably using an ND too (possibly 2 stops but can't be sure) looking at the exposure details (1.6 secs, f18, 100 iso).
Other than basic adjustments in Lightroom not a lot more PP and nothing added to the sun rays - I wouldn't know how to.
Jan 5, 2016 12:08:40 #
Luggerbugs wrote:
My word Linda you do ask some awkward questions don't you? I'm expected to know what I did almost 6 months ago? I can barely remember what I did yesterday!
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Thank you, Bob! Didn't mean to put you on the spot :oops:
Jan 5, 2016 12:38:38 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
This my favorite lighting for photography, so Im ... (show quote)
Something else to avoid is chromatic abberation (spelling?) here is an example of just one of the many mistakes I make. For got to add the picture. I told you I make mistakes
Jan 5, 2016 12:39:18 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thank you, Bob! Didn't mean to put you on the spot :oops:
haha, no problem :-)
Jan 5, 2016 12:41:44 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
This my favorite lighting for photography, so Im ... (show quote)
Wonderful thread! Thanks Linda. Your images are lovely.
Though this is my favorite kind of photography, I have embarassingly little to say about what I do - no filters, no lens hood though I often shade my lens with a broad brim hat, which serves a similar purpose. I shoot into the sun, include the sun, occasionally shoot with small apertures to create stars (or hide the sun behind a tree to get stars). I don't care for all those odd colors and shapes from lens flare so I try to avoid or get rid of it, and if that fails, well, here comes a monochrome conversion.
My results are more bad than good, but sometimes I hit on one I like (which doesn't necessarily mean they're any good, just that I like them:)).
Backlight is wonderful when I can find it and something to shoot at the same time, and then manage it, but it is harder. I never encountered anything like sensor or lens damage from shooting into the sun, even with eclipses.
Here's an odd assortment.
Wild Horses of Assateague - backlit
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Morning Has Broken - sun in frame
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Gettysburg - star, flare, etc
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Jan 5, 2016 12:45:56 #
boberic wrote:
Something else to avoid is chromatic abberation (spelling?) here is an example of just one of the many mistakes I make. For got to add the picture. I told you I make mistakes
Here is the photo--hope I got it right this time
Jan 5, 2016 12:56:57 #
minniev wrote:
...I often shade my lens with a broad brim hat, which serves a similar purpose...
Thank you so much for your discussion and wonderful images, Minnie! You are such an artist; I truly love your work.
Your mention of shading the lens with a hat reminded me of how my "forced perspective" shot came about. I've never used a hat, but have occasionally had some success with using my hand.
While doing that and inadvertently capturing too much of my hand in the frame, I was reminded of a weekly challenge St3v3M had done not long before, with the forced perspective as theme.
So I tried some on purpose :) I was able to get the shot I posted on page 1 with use of an ultra-wide angle lens.
Jan 5, 2016 13:00:52 #
boberic wrote:
Here is the photo--hope I got it right this time
Thanks, boberic! Glad you got it to work :)
I appreciate your bringing up this effect, something I've not given much thought to, and never attempted to correct. How do you avoid chromatic aberration in your own shots?
Anyone else wishing to offer tips is most welcome!
http://photographylife.com/what-is-chromatic-aberration
Jan 5, 2016 13:02:21 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thanks so much, John. Would love to see some of your shots posted here. Tell us your stories!
In truth, I haven't done much with sun photos myself, but it's something I've been thinking about.
Jan 5, 2016 13:03:08 #
jaymatt wrote:
In truth, I haven't done much with sun photos myself, but it's something I've been thinking about.
Thanks, John. Hope you'll find some interest and ideas through this thread!
Jan 5, 2016 13:14:38 #
minniev wrote:
... I don't care for all those odd colors and shapes from lens flare so I try to avoid or get rid of it, and if that fails, well, here comes a monochrome conversion...
This is a great tip I'll have to remember on the rare occasions I don't like the flare :)
Jan 5, 2016 13:33:20 #
Excellent sets of pictures Linda very interesting. Attached are 4 shots. I too have not t a lot to say about them, except the Ferris wheel starburst was a challenge for me!! I watched it going round for some time and picked the composition I wanted. At first I tried single shot trying to time the shutter to catch the burst, that did not work sotried continuous shooting. I nearly gave up asI am not the most patient person taking shots, but this was one that showed the most starburst. I did wait for it to stop but then the sun shining through was not in the right place.
I do enjoy shooting at the sun capturing the sunrise/sunsets and seeing the changing colours.
No filters or tripod used.
Enjoying reading and learning, thank you for starting this thread. :thumbup:
I do enjoy shooting at the sun capturing the sunrise/sunsets and seeing the changing colours.
No filters or tripod used.
Enjoying reading and learning, thank you for starting this thread. :thumbup:
Jan 5, 2016 13:40:45 #
Sylvias wrote:
... the Ferris wheel starburst was a challenge for me!!...
I'm so glad you're enjoying the thread, Sylvia, and appreciate your posting these wonderful shots. Such a stark beauty to #4, and what perfect timing for #2!
Your story regarding the Ferris wheel is fascinating. I would never have had the patience you did, and your perseverance paid off handsomely here; it's a dramatic and unique image!
Jan 5, 2016 13:51:29 #
27 minutes later!
Hope you don't mind me posting another one. A few seconds later the sun had disappeared.
Hope you don't mind me posting another one. A few seconds later the sun had disappeared.
Jan 5, 2016 13:52:07 #
You can probably tell this was quite strong sunlight. If I hadn't used the post to shield the camera, I would have got some severe lens flare.
As we've probably all found out, the sun doesn't have to be visible in the shot to cause lens flare. It just needs to be hitting the front of the camera to cause problems (if it's strong enough).
PS - commenting on the editing is strictly forbidden :-) . This shot goes back to my days of shooting jpegs.
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As we've probably all found out, the sun doesn't have to be visible in the shot to cause lens flare. It just needs to be hitting the front of the camera to cause problems (if it's strong enough).
PS - commenting on the editing is strictly forbidden :-) . This shot goes back to my days of shooting jpegs.
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