Flat photos
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Nov 22, 2020 23:48:44 #
lowkick wrote:
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.
All except #3 unless you really need that much DOF. On a DX (crop ) body diffraction starts to rob you of sharpness by f11, and the loss is noticeable by f15/16. I’d try not to go past f8 unless you need to for DOF, and rarely go beyond f11 at the most.
Nov 22, 2020 23:58:03 #
Nov 23, 2020 00:55:04 #
TriX wrote:
All except #3 unless you really need that much DOF. On a DX (crop ) body diffraction starts to rob you of sharpness by f11, and the loss is noticeable by f15/16. I’d try not to go past f8 unless you need to for DOF, and rarely go beyond f11 at the most.
I don't think your sensor is causing diffraction, I think it's probably your lens.
Nov 23, 2020 02:17:07 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
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
.
I agree with Linda here. The image looks like it suffered from an overcast sky creating "flat" lighting. You'll receive the most interesting mix of shadows/highlights when most people are sleeping or later in the day as it it approaches dusk.
Nov 23, 2020 03:34:09 #
Nov 23, 2020 06:38:46 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
mrpentaxk5ii wrote:
Post a photo so we have an idea what your issue is.
Click the store original box.
Nov 23, 2020 07:24:20 #
Pinenutz 1 wrote:
Much closer.
What adjustment did you make?
What adjustment did you make?
Shadow/Highlights
Levels
Smart Tone
Sharpen (slight)
Nov 23, 2020 07:39:11 #
Nov 23, 2020 08:13:32 #
In the example photograph you posted, I detected the flat lighting typical of an overcast sky. This light source produces a directionless lighting. This condition accounts for the lack of snap in your photograph.
You can compensate only so much in post processing. But the result might look unnatural given the minimal shadow.
Your camera may have a landscape setting that could produce a better result.
Note that quality of lighting from an overcast sky can prove flattering to a human face.
You can compensate only so much in post processing. But the result might look unnatural given the minimal shadow.
Your camera may have a landscape setting that could produce a better result.
Note that quality of lighting from an overcast sky can prove flattering to a human face.
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 23, 2020 08:33:01 #
If you want better results from your Samsung, you should be saving the raw files to facilitate editing. Lots of apps available for download at the Play store. The same is generally true for any camera where you want to get more control of the finished image.
Nov 23, 2020 08:40:24 #
Go when the lighting is better (early morning or evening depending on orientation of the subject). Some shadows will give it more depth. You can also enhance a little in LightRoom or whatever software you use to increase contrast (slightly).
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