To improve my landscapes …
Oct 15, 2019 09:52:49 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
To improve my landscape shots, I need to go out when the light is what I want it to be and not be satisfied with the light that I have. I usually try to "work the scene" and move around to take advantage of the lighting that I have at that moment in time but I can see how seeking out the right light ahead of time for a scene would be beneficial.
Oct 15, 2019 09:57:28 #
Understanding light is one of the most basic and most important aspects of photography. Unfortunately, it is almost never discussed in UHH's main discussion forum.
Part IV (with links to earlier chapters) of a series in For Your Consideration section, May/June 2018:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-534411-1.html
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Part IV (with links to earlier chapters) of a series in For Your Consideration section, May/June 2018:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-534411-1.html
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Oct 15, 2019 10:01:53 #
Oct 15, 2019 10:06:05 #
Oct 15, 2019 10:07:58 #
gvarner wrote:
To improve my landscape shots, I need to go out when the light is what I want it to be and not be satisfied with the light that I have. I usually try to "work the scene" and move around to take advantage of the lighting that I have at that moment in time but I can see how seeking out the right light ahead of time for a scene would be beneficial.
Being able to read the light and finding it are important, and the latter is difficult. That's where post processing comes in. A good photo begins in the camera. If you are not post processing your images are only partially done.
Oct 15, 2019 10:22:54 #
Oct 15, 2019 10:26:31 #
gvarner wrote:
To improve my landscape shots, I need to go out when the light is what I want it to be and not be satisfied with the light that I have. I usually try to "work the scene" and move around to take advantage of the lighting that I have at that moment in time but I can see how seeking out the right light ahead of time for a scene would be beneficial.
Yes - there are many aspects to lighting - one important consideration is where the light needs to come from - West or East, or sun up or sun set. More than one trip might be necessary. A great shot can, on further visits, become even better.
Oct 15, 2019 10:31:04 #
joer wrote:
Being able to read the light and finding it are important, and the latter is difficult. That's where post processing comes in. A good photo begins in the camera. If you are not post processing your images are only partially done.
Rubbage.
Oct 15, 2019 10:31:11 #
joer wrote:
Being able to read the light and finding it are important, and the latter is difficult. That's where post processing comes in. A good photo begins in the camera. If you are not post processing your images are only partially done.
The light should lead the way. A fine photo, can be achieved in many ways depending on the skills of the individual photographer. No rules.
Oct 15, 2019 10:32:32 #
Delderby wrote:
Yes - there are many aspects to lighting - one important consideration is where the light needs to come from - West or East, or sun up or sun set. More than one trip might be necessary. A great shot can, on further visits, become even better.
I agree with UHH member, Delderby. 👍🏼
Oct 15, 2019 10:33:09 #
SueScott wrote:
Thanks Sue! I didn't have time to change my wide aperture so the dof is shallow. I made it softer in pp, which suits the light and subject, I think.That last one is mystical - beautiful!
Re the OP's comment, "seek out the right light ahead of time," that's what I've always done (early a.m., clearing fog, just after rain or snowstorm, backlighting etc), but it's also important for people to learn how to work with any light - especially if they're on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. One could learn a great deal from your masterful, inspiring work!
Oct 15, 2019 10:42:16 #
Love the first winter scene Linda. Not only the light but the composition makes this a winner.
Oct 15, 2019 10:47:22 #
Haydon wrote:
Thanks so much. That was two parts prep and one part luck:Love the first winter scene Linda. Not only the light but the composition makes this a winner.
1. Previous experience seeing/photographing that distant mountain in winter at dawn, knowing it was often yellow, orange or red for a few moments.
2. Related to #1, learning that winter skies here often have 15 to 30 minutes of partial clearing at sunrise (later going to all gray), for dramatic contrasts and light.
3. Stumbling onto the scene while out roaming the roads for photo ops (normally, that canal would be empty of water by winter).
Oct 15, 2019 10:47:42 #
joer wrote:
Being able to read the light and finding it are important, and the latter is difficult. That's where post processing comes in. A good photo begins in the camera. If you are not post processing your images are only partially done.
But you can't manufacture great light in post processing. You can only enhance it if it's there.
Oct 15, 2019 10:57:21 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
But you can't manufacture great light in post processing. You can only enhance it if it's there.
Won't disagree but there is a world of difference between what comes out of a camera compared to a properly enhance image. The camera does not see as much as the human eye/brain/imagination.
Also, please tell me in what post was I advocating manufacturing light?
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