Sunset and the use of filters.
Jun 29, 2018 07:17:05 #
Anywhere on the beach is fine since you're going to be shooting westward over the water. I don't use filters for sunset pics and I took these with a D7000 which has a sunset mode which enhances reds and saturates more.
Jun 29, 2018 07:25:58 #
Thanks for the tips Largobob. I am really looking forward to getting some nice shots.
Jun 29, 2018 07:44:41 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
tonyi wrote:
Hello, going to St. Peteâs Beach in a couple of weeks and plan on trying to capture some sunset photos. Notice I said try. Do I need a filter in order to get a nice shot, and if so, what do you recommend. Also, anyone know of a spot that would be a good photo op. Thank you, Tony.
No you do not need filters depending on the sunset. I usually expose for the sky away from the sun and then turn back and shoot. But sometimes, I like to underexpose for a nice effect.
Jun 29, 2018 07:54:39 #
Jun 29, 2018 08:23:12 #
Taking sunset photos is a good time to use "exposure compensation" you can tweak the exposure in PP.
Jun 29, 2018 08:25:28 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
rdfarr wrote:
I really love the shot, but the tilted horizon is a distraction.
It's the curvature of the earth? No? This is the original shot, horizon was corrected in post for the enlargement.
Jun 29, 2018 08:32:30 #
catchlight..
Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway
... unless you are using a tripod. Then a good polarize filter can enhance color and help in other ways. But it is more beneficial to take several exposures and stack them in something like Photoshop if you are knowledgeable... Collecting data and not blow out pixels in the highlights would be your goal.
tonyi wrote:
Hello, going to St. Pete’s Beach in a couple of weeks and plan on trying to capture some sunset photos. Notice I said try. Do I need a filter in order to get a nice shot, and if so, what do you recommend. Also, anyone know of a spot that would be a good photo op. Thank you, Tony.
Jun 29, 2018 08:52:59 #
Tonyi: Don't need a filter for sunset. Yes, use a tripod if you can, keep tripod lever. If no tripod, keep camera lever with horizon. I am a film camera person, have use 100,200,400, and 800 speed film. Got great pictures from the four speeds. Cameras? Pentax, Canon. Nikon. and ect. Have in your mind eye what you want a picture of.
Jun 29, 2018 08:54:10 #
SonyA580 wrote:
Since St. Petersburg is on the East coast, you may be able to get some nice SUNRISE pictures as well.
St. Petersburg, Fl is on the Gulf Coast, SonyA580. No Sunrises looking West.
Jun 29, 2018 09:16:17 #
Jun 29, 2018 09:21:36 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
St. Pete Beach--looking out over the Gulf of Mexico, you are looking West.
City of St. Petersburg--looking out over Tampa Bay, you are looking East.
City of St. Petersburg--looking out over Tampa Bay, you are looking East.
Jun 29, 2018 09:33:00 #
tonyi wrote:
Hello, going to St. PeteÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Beach in a couple of weeks and plan on trying to capture some sunset photos. Notice I said try. Do I need a filter in order to get a nice shot, and if so, what do you recommend. Also, anyone know of a spot that would be a good photo op. Thank you, Tony.
tonyi, these photos were taken on ST.Pete Beach. The only filter I used was the ND.
Jun 29, 2018 10:19:28 #
Grad ND and .5-1 under-exposure compensation works for me in most situations. BUT - meter first to get a baseline or everything other than a sun blob could look like midnight.
Jun 29, 2018 10:49:01 #
Depending on your camera: Some have a Sunset setting, use it. on cameras that don't have it: I switch to open shade or overcast in the white balance. I tend to used the +/- exposure compensation to a -1 or -2. No filter. or maybe a graduated ND turned upside down. But never a CP. I hope this helps
Jun 29, 2018 10:49:51 #
tonyi wrote:
Thanks for the tips Largobob. I am really looking forward to getting some nice shots.
Thanks tonyi. Plenty to see and do here on the Suncoast. We ain't Orlando (Disney, Universal Studios, theme parks, etc), or the Space Coast (Kennedy/Canaveral), or the Everglades, or the Keys....but we love our friendly Florida friends. (You do have to promise not to tell anyone how nice it is down here.)
Weather permitting, I am sure you will not be disappointed in your photo-ops here.
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