Is it my equpment
Feb 8, 2018 11:40:20 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
or me. I am just learning anything at all about landscape photography, and this is one of my best. I wanted the scope of the scene and the detail of the fisherman so the framing of the shot is fine for what I wanted. I use a Canon T6s with a Sigma 28-200 lens, f4.5 @ 1/400 sec, iso 400 handheld. I ppd it with elements 13. I am basically satisfied with my end product. However, I think the range in the background is not what it could be, and I think the flaw lies with my photographing technique. So, the question is how can I improve this aspect of an image assuming I have not over-extended the liomits of my equipment? And thank you in advance.
Feb 8, 2018 11:58:43 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
A couple of notes: Is the image level? It appears to me that it could be straightened some. Also, this is am image where a split neutral density filter would have helped to darken the sky a bit and perhaps show more definition in the clouds. I know this can be corrected in Light Room. I have not use Elements enough recently to know if PSE 18 has a filter that can be applied.
And one additional thought for the future would be that if you had moved to the right 10-15' you may have been able to eliminate the tree branches on the right side. Alternatively, moving to your left or stepping back may have enabled you to capture more of the tree and balance out the frame.
So many choices in determining composition. A good start, keep shooting.
And one additional thought for the future would be that if you had moved to the right 10-15' you may have been able to eliminate the tree branches on the right side. Alternatively, moving to your left or stepping back may have enabled you to capture more of the tree and balance out the frame.
So many choices in determining composition. A good start, keep shooting.
Feb 8, 2018 12:03:19 #
If you meant dynamic range, yes thats about what the sensor can achieve. But, if you shot RAW, then a lot more detail can be obtained by PP. More detail in both the skies and the far away mountains can be possible.
Feb 8, 2018 12:12:29 #
hookedupin2005
Loc: Northwestern New Mexico
I am by no means an expert(I lean way more towards the newbie side of DSLR photography :-) )
What I see is the ridge in the background needs "dehazing", and more sharpness added, to make it a more dynamic photo...(IMHO)
What I see is the ridge in the background needs "dehazing", and more sharpness added, to make it a more dynamic photo...(IMHO)
Feb 8, 2018 12:28:43 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
It was shot in raw. So what I am looking to achieved may lie in better developing my pp skills and looking at more options? Thanks for your direction.
Feb 8, 2018 12:31:50 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
I am not sure that I have the skill at dehazing, and that may be key. I did shar[en that part of the image on a selection level. As I played with the degree of adjustment I thought this to be the closest to successful. I will have to see about dehazing, which I have never done. That will be a fun learning experience!
Feb 8, 2018 12:53:04 #
Is this 3 shots stitched together? I notice that the sky has different exposure in the left side of the frame as well as the right side. I also see lines that appear to indicate stitching. If this is the case you should stitch the photo first before PP. I like the image but the tree branch on the right is distracting.
I see you said that you shot it in RAW I am sure if you saved the original files you can make this a great photo.
Keep up the good work, you have a good eye!
Bob
I see you said that you shot it in RAW I am sure if you saved the original files you can make this a great photo.
Keep up the good work, you have a good eye!
Bob
Feb 8, 2018 13:48:42 #
[quote=Chicflat]I am not sure that I have the skill at dehazing, and that may be key. I did shar[en that part of the image on a selection level. As I played with the degree of adjustment I thought this to be the closest to successful. I will have to see about dehazing, which I have never done. That will be a fun learning experience![/quote]
Dehazing is just a slider adjustment in LR. If you shot RAW you have conquered half of the battle. Take this example:
IMG_3005 by Oscar Baez Soria, on Flickr
I no longer have the original one but the sky was very similar to yours, a hazy white. With the selection tool I further controlled the highlights and shadows to bring out more detail.
Dehazing is just a slider adjustment in LR. If you shot RAW you have conquered half of the battle. Take this example:
IMG_3005 by Oscar Baez Soria, on FlickrI no longer have the original one but the sky was very similar to yours, a hazy white. With the selection tool I further controlled the highlights and shadows to bring out more detail.
Feb 8, 2018 15:28:13 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
It isn't stitched; it's bad pp'ing.Trying to make some of the adjustments I am sure that my selections were not well created. Sorry if this proves a problem in terms of my question, but as I pointed out I tried working with levels and selections to sharpens the range.
Feb 8, 2018 15:28:57 #
Feb 8, 2018 15:33:41 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
Chaman, I take the quote to heart. I think it applies. More importantly, I hear you saying along with others I need to use a larger toolbox and seriously look at lightroom. By the way, thanks for posting your waterfall shot since it points directly to the results I would hope to achieve.
Feb 8, 2018 16:19:34 #
Chicflat wrote:
The files are saved in raw so I can make another try.
Go for it and post your results back!
Feb 8, 2018 17:18:16 #
One suggestion would be to try shooting a scene like this with a Circular Polarizer. That will darken your sky and brighten your colors. There is a lot of reflected light from all over.
Second, if the fisherman is part of your scene, then either zoom in so he is larger or move closer. Make him part of the shot and not just a couple of pixels. Most people don't want to play "Where's Waldo" (sarcasm not intended).
You might want to boost your gamma.
https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-gamma-493590
and a more detailed explanation
https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/gamma-correction.htm
Second, if the fisherman is part of your scene, then either zoom in so he is larger or move closer. Make him part of the shot and not just a couple of pixels. Most people don't want to play "Where's Waldo" (sarcasm not intended).
You might want to boost your gamma.
https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-gamma-493590
and a more detailed explanation
https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/gamma-correction.htm
Feb 9, 2018 01:27:55 #
Chicflat
Loc: Tulsa, Ok,
, thanks for forwarding the articles. I have looked at them, but I will need to spend more time to understand how all this will apply. I am glad for the pointers
Feb 9, 2018 06:05:45 #
I'm not sure what you focused on, but using the Hyper focus method may have helped clear up the mountain range. Also maybe a smaller aperture like f/8 or f/11
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