Flat photos
Nov 21, 2021 21:05:55 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
TriX wrote:
I’d start at 1/60 at f11.
Absolutely agree. 1/60 at f/11 sounds about right!
Nov 21, 2021 21:06:56 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
Wow!
I like the suggestion!
I was trying not to get too much softness and used F22.
I didn't realize at the time that my shutter was 1/10.
I will work on this.
Thank you for the help!
I like the suggestion!
I was trying not to get too much softness and used F22.
I didn't realize at the time that my shutter was 1/10.
I will work on this.
Thank you for the help!
You need to use Quote Replay so we know who you are addressing.
Nov 21, 2021 21:07:16 #
Nov 21, 2021 21:08:53 #
Thank all of you!
I have a lot of suggestions that I can put into practice.
I appreciate all responses and information!
I have a lot of suggestions that I can put into practice.
I appreciate all responses and information!
Nov 21, 2021 21:13:23 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
Wow!
I like the suggestion!
I was trying not to get too much softness and used F22.
I didn't realize at the time that my shutter was 1/10.
I will work on this.
Thank you for the help!
I like the suggestion!
I was trying not to get too much softness and used F22.
I didn't realize at the time that my shutter was 1/10.
I will work on this.
Thank you for the help!
Using f/22 probably created greater softness due to diffraction. That, in addition to a shutter speed of 1/10 of a second handheld, was a recipe for disaster, Just because you are using a semi auto mode like aperture priority does mean you should automatically use the settings it suggests. As was mentioned earlier, next time try 1/60 of a second at f/11 as a starting point for a similar scene and experiment from there.
Nov 21, 2021 21:14:57 #
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
Greetings All,
I am a Nature and Scenic Photographer.
My photos are flat looking.
I want to get a 3D effect.
Adjusting my contrast doesn't help much, and can make it worse.
Any positive input would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I am a Nature and Scenic Photographer.
My photos are flat looking.
I want to get a 3D effect.
Adjusting my contrast doesn't help much, and can make it worse.
Any positive input would be appreciated.
Thank you!
Try ISO 1000, F11, and at least 1/25 sec, and turn off exposure comp and use a stable tripod. Shoot it as raw, and use Photoshop to edit the raw file (or Canon's DPP). You'll like the results.
Nov 21, 2021 21:15:43 #
mwsilvers wrote:
Using f/22 probably created greater softness due to diffraction. That, in addition to a shutter speed of 1/10 of a second handheld, was a recipe for disaster, Just because you are using a semi auto mode like aperture priority does mean you should automatically use the settings it suggests. As was mentioned earlier, next time try 1/60 of a second at f/11 as a starting point for a similar scene and experiment from there.
Absolutely!
Nov 21, 2021 21:17:07 #
Gene51 wrote:
Try ISO 1000, F11, and at least 1/25 sec, and turn off exposure comp and use a stable tripod. Shoot it as raw, and use Photoshop to edit the raw file (or Canon's DPP). You'll like the results.
Got it!
Thank you so much!
I appreciate the advice!
Nov 21, 2021 22:42:45 #
Orphoto
Loc: Oregon
Gene51 wrote:
Try ISO 1000, F11, and at least 1/25 sec, and turn off exposure comp and use a stable tripod. Shoot it as raw, and use Photoshop to edit the raw file (or Canon's DPP). You'll like the results.
Sorry Gene. Use a solid tripod. BASE iso (likely 100 or so) f8 or f11 and whatever shutter speed makes the meter happy.
Nov 22, 2021 09:36:41 #
Nov 22, 2021 09:46:13 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
Greetings All,
I am a Nature and Scenic Photographer.
My photos are flat looking.
I want to get a 3D effect.
Adjusting my contrast doesn't help much, and can make it worse.
Any positive input would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I am a Nature and Scenic Photographer.
My photos are flat looking.
I want to get a 3D effect.
Adjusting my contrast doesn't help much, and can make it worse.
Any positive input would be appreciated.
Thank you!
FWIW, Mid-day and frontal lighting, as shown in your image will produce little to no shadows. Shoot in the morning and afternoon to let the light create shadows and add depth. Shadows add depth. Also, some foreground interest will help add depth.
That’s a nice image, BTW.
Stan
Nov 22, 2021 10:04:03 #
Looks like Hope Valley? I don't see flat as you say, but perhaps a more prominent object in the foreground or shooting in early or late lighting would help. I think you're fighting high elevation, mid day sun here.
Nov 22, 2021 10:38:47 #
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
Wow!
I like the suggestion!
I was trying not to get too much softness and used F22.
I didn't realize at the time that my shutter was 1/10.
I will work on this.
Thank you for the help!
I like the suggestion!
I was trying not to get too much softness and used F22.
I didn't realize at the time that my shutter was 1/10.
I will work on this.
Thank you for the help!
And ironically, f22 is causing some of your loss of sharpness.
Nov 22, 2021 12:52:45 #
StanMac wrote:
FWIW, Mid-day and frontal lighting, as shown in your image will produce little to no shadows. Shoot in the morning and afternoon to let the light create shadows and add depth. Shadows add depth. Also, some foreground interest will help add depth.
That’s a nice image, BTW.
Stan
That’s a nice image, BTW.
Stan
Thank you!
I appreciate your input and advice!
Nov 22, 2021 18:13:51 #
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