Sun Dogs
Feb 19, 2013 12:04:53 #
Ok, let's hear the critiquing. On the third photo you can see the tulip attachment in the way. Did I get the wrong kind of tulip? I had to crop the other photos, because this happened in all my photos this morning.
My First choice of all the Pics I took this AM
Sun Dogs with Sun Behind Tree
Tulip Attachment in the Way
Feb 19, 2013 12:47:06 #
Malcolm B
Loc: Leicester (UK)
Atmospheric pictures. I like the third one even with the vignetting of your lens hood.
Just a thought, because I have done this, have you put the hood on the wrong way?
Just a thought, because I have done this, have you put the hood on the wrong way?
Feb 19, 2013 13:13:04 #
Malcolm B wrote:
Atmospheric pictures. I like the third one even with the vignetting of your lens hood.
Just a thought, because I have done this, have you put the hood on the wrong way?
Just a thought, because I have done this, have you put the hood on the wrong way?
I wouldn't know if I put the hood on the right way. And if you are focusing the lens, then the hood moves anyway..right? Total newb here, so don't be shy in telling me what I did wrong. And, I had liked the first one the most because the sun dogs stand out more. It's hard to see them when the exposure is bumped up. Tell me what you think about that.
Feb 19, 2013 14:15:33 #
Malcolm B
Loc: Leicester (UK)
Nightski, On my lenses, Canon, there is a red dot on both the hood and the lens, these need to be aligned when putting the hood on the lens. The hood is then turned so that it locks on the lens.
On my camera the big part of the hood is on the top and bottom and the small part on the sides.
Again on mine, the hood does not move when the lens focuses.
Hope that helps.
On my camera the big part of the hood is on the top and bottom and the small part on the sides.
Again on mine, the hood does not move when the lens focuses.
Hope that helps.
Feb 20, 2013 13:59:39 #
These are interesting shots. I think you might have liked these a bit better if you had backed up and included the whole tree in your shots.
Feb 20, 2013 15:08:46 #
Country's Mama wrote:
These are interesting shots. I think you might have liked these a bit better if you had backed up and included the whole tree in your shots.
Yes, I think that is true, but what about the one without the tree? I took several shots without the tree, but when I bumped up the exposure, the detail of the sun dogs was not as distinct. The first photo is my favorite, and I would really like someone to explain to me what is technically wrong with it. How can you get a really detailed photo of sun dogs, without it being so dark?
First Picture-I stored the origional
Second Picture-I stored the origional
Feb 20, 2013 15:42:55 #
Nightski wrote:
quote=Country's Mama These are interesting shots.... (show quote)
I actually like the exposure better on the second shot. It isn't as muddy looking.
With the cat tails in the foreground it also adds more intrest.
There are many tutorials for shooting sunrises and sunsets that would help you.
http://www.diyphotography.net/tutorials/sunset-photography-guide
Were you using a tripod? That would allow you to take a longer exposure with a smaller aperture and get nice crisp focus.
A graduated neutral density filter might also be something to try. It would allow you to get the foreground more properly exposed.
Play around with your camera settings. And above all have fun and don't get discouraged.
Feb 20, 2013 15:56:21 #
Country's Mama wrote:
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I don't have a tripod yet. I have a Rebel XTI. What about the spots in the middle of the photo on the second picture? Is that where the filter would help? and then when you say longer exposure with smaller aperture, do you mean that I should set the f-stop at a lower number like f5.6, and then set the iso to 100 or 200?
Feb 20, 2013 16:01:13 #
Nightski wrote:
quote=Country's Mama quote=Nightski quote=Count... (show quote)
Smaller aperture is larger number. 5.6 is open quite wide. You want the hole to be smaller so your picture has a larger depth of field and more of your picture will be in focus. With a tripod you can then set the iso to 100 and use a longer exposure time. It is a good idea to use the timer also to minimize any camera shake.
Minus a tripod put your camera on a table or other solid object.
Feb 20, 2013 16:02:17 #
The spots in the middle are lens flare. A lot of people don't mind them in a picture like this and some even want them. :)
Feb 20, 2013 16:12:55 #
Country's Mama wrote:
The spots in the middle are lens flare. A lot of people don't mind them in a picture like this and some even want them. :)
Thank-you. I am definitely going to get one of those filters, and a tripod. I just found a Scott Kelby tutorial on long exposure pictures in bright sunshine, and I never would have searched for long exposure and sunshine in the same sentence if you hadn't told me what you did. I love to take photos when the sun is rising. So, thanks again! I don't know why it's taking me so long to get the whole f-stop, iso thing straight, but I am sure if I just using it, then at some point I'll stop losing it. :)
Feb 20, 2013 17:11:07 #
Nightski wrote:
quote=Country's Mama The spots in the middle are ... (show quote)
Don't feel bad. I was so confused for so long. And often I still have to think about it. I just learned to try and learn one thing at a time. When I have that down well I move on to something else. I would recommend that you get Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It is excellent at explaining the exposure triangle and it has little assignments through out. Best of all you can buy it on Amazon for less than $20.00 It is worth every penny. All of his books are very good, but start with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-3rd-Edition-Photographs/dp/0817439390/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361398192&sr=8-1&keywords=understanding+exposure+by+bryan+peterson
Feb 21, 2013 16:26:32 #
I really like the first shot. Yes it is dark but you were shooting into a bright object in the sky. To get the detail it has to be. I personally love silhouettes. I would have darkened the cattail shot to get the detail in the sky and allowed the cattails to be very dark. I love this shot. This would be something I would have taken a shot of.
And, cudos to you for asking for critique. Lately, it seems not many people are asking.
And, cudos to you for asking for critique. Lately, it seems not many people are asking.
Feb 21, 2013 16:37:36 #
Country's Mama wrote:
quote=Nightski quote=Country's Mama The spots in... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: Judy
Feb 21, 2013 17:58:12 #
When I am looking for a tripod for my rebel xti, what should I look for? Is there a brand that is better than others?
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