Flat photos
Nov 22, 2020 15:08:24 #
I am noticing that my Scenic photos are looking flat, not sharp in detail.
I am hoping for a 3d looking capture.
My Camera is a Canon 70D.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
I am hoping for a 3d looking capture.
My Camera is a Canon 70D.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Nov 22, 2020 15:11:41 #
Nov 22, 2020 15:12:09 #
Nov 22, 2020 15:14:27 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
Please post a downloadable pic or two so we can see what your concerns are. Are you shooting raw or jpg? Lens?
Nov 22, 2020 15:16:49 #
My 4 basic rules are;
1. Shoot at the lowest ISO the camera is capable of.
2. Shoot on a tripod.
3. Shoot at a small aperture like f11 or f15.
4. Shoot in RAW and sharpen in post.
1. Shoot at the lowest ISO the camera is capable of.
2. Shoot on a tripod.
3. Shoot at a small aperture like f11 or f15.
4. Shoot in RAW and sharpen in post.
Nov 22, 2020 15:23:51 #
The first and foundational step is exposure. In part, leaving the camera to "decide" may lead to a disappointing start. For example:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-648979-1.html
--Bob
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-648979-1.html
--Bob
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
I am noticing that my Scenic photos are looking flat, not sharp in detail.
I am hoping for a 3d looking capture.
My Camera is a Canon 70D.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
I am hoping for a 3d looking capture.
My Camera is a Canon 70D.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Nov 22, 2020 16:26:27 #
I can't remember which YouTube video I watched, I think it was one of Nigel Danson's videos on wide-angle lenses. He mentioned something to the effect of:
Using a wider angle lens provides the enhanced feel of depth as opposed to a telephoto lens. I'm sure someone with more knowledge and expand or debunk this as I may have interpreted this information wrong. Also, he typically uses an aperture of f/8-f/13 for the depth of field required to cover a larger distance.
Using a wider angle lens provides the enhanced feel of depth as opposed to a telephoto lens. I'm sure someone with more knowledge and expand or debunk this as I may have interpreted this information wrong. Also, he typically uses an aperture of f/8-f/13 for the depth of field required to cover a larger distance.
Nov 22, 2020 17:14:17 #
Nov 22, 2020 18:48:55 #
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
How do I post a photo on this site, pkease?
Use the <quote reply> and that will enable a <choose file> button. Navigate to your JPEG attachment and be sure to check the 'store original' box before the pressing <Add Attachment>. When you have all that done <Post>.
Nov 22, 2020 19:08:42 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Use the <quote reply> and that will enable a <choose file> button. Navigate to your JPEG attachment and be sure to check the 'store original' box before the pressing <Add Attachment>. When you have all that done <Post>.
Nov 22, 2020 19:11:33 #
So, the attachment says it came from a 'Samsung' rather than an EOS DLSR. You'll need to attach an original JPEG from the camera to have a basis for discussion. Or, are you looking for editing software for your phone? Or, something else?
Nov 22, 2020 19:25:52 #
Sorry, I should have specified that it was a cell phone photo.
I adjust the Contrast and that helps a little, but not much.
When I upload the ones from my Canon, I will repose the question.
Thank you!
I adjust the Contrast and that helps a little, but not much.
When I upload the ones from my Canon, I will repose the question.
Thank you!
Nov 22, 2020 19:39:51 #
The image appears to suffer from a lack of contrast, causing it to look "flat". Rather than brightening up the shadow areas within the image in editing, allow them to be dark. When shadows stand out against the highlights effectively, the image will look more detailed and dimensional.
Nov 22, 2020 20:24:06 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
I am noticing that my Scenic photos are looking flat, not sharp in detail.
I am hoping for a 3d looking capture.
My Camera is a Canon 70D.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
I am hoping for a 3d looking capture.
My Camera is a Canon 70D.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Is this what you are looking for? Spent about 3 minutes on it in LR. You can do much more with a raw file.
Nov 22, 2020 20:37:22 #
Learn about the importance of light. Shoot when the sun is lower in the sky and discover how shadows will bring out textures, shapes and contrast.
When the light is flat, consider closer compositions, especially ones that don't include a white sky.
Two topics from 2018 that might help:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-529331-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-531762-1.html
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When the light is flat, consider closer compositions, especially ones that don't include a white sky.
Two topics from 2018 that might help:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-529331-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-531762-1.html
.
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