Confused
Sep 5, 2021 13:55:22 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
anotherview wrote:
Ditto.
As well, the excessive foreground unbalances the image. Suggestion: Study and apply the means of effective composition.
As well, the excessive foreground unbalances the image. Suggestion: Study and apply the means of effective composition.
Thank you. I'm starting to "see the picture." :)
Sep 5, 2021 13:57:55 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
lowkick wrote:
When the area of the picture is half too dark and half too light, the camera meter doesn't know what to do. While I agree with the comments above, I would add that you should learn how to use exposure compensation to help mitigate difficult lighting situations like you encountered taking that photo. The other thing is that, especially if taken in RAW, your could have increased detail in the dark areas in PP.
I greatly appreciate your commentary. I did have Raw as an option, but I live
in an area where I can't find people who can handle the development and
enlargement of the genre. The nearest is in Boulder, a three-hour round trip
in heavy traffic.
Sep 5, 2021 13:59:09 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
tradio wrote:
The dynamic range of the camera has been exceeded. You may be able to save it in PP however..?
Thank you. This is such a helpful website. :)
Sep 5, 2021 14:00:24 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
Architect1776 wrote:
I agree with Bob.
Are you invested in the woman in the photo?
If so more than likely it has completely clouded your judgement as to the actual technical quality of the photo.
Are you invested in the woman in the photo?
If so more than likely it has completely clouded your judgement as to the actual technical quality of the photo.
I've been invested in her for 61 years... and you are correct. Thank you, sincerely!
Sep 5, 2021 14:01:17 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
CHG_CANON wrote:
What is the subject? The woman? The water? The stone in the foreground? Trying to tell 3+ stories results in no story at all. Getting at least 10 yards closer to the knelling woman probably would have helped considerably. Consider cropping off the space above the water and see if that helps.
Great info. I'm working on it now. So helpful. :)
Sep 5, 2021 14:02:50 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
imagemeister wrote:
Technically speaking, the image does have some - of what most would call, "problems" ....and these "problems" lend a bit of mystery to the image and mystery lends a bit of artistry to the image - depending on the original intent - "vision" of the photographer .....
"taste in the 'art world' are mysterious" !! 8-(
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"taste in the 'art world' are mysterious" !! 8-(
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Thank you. It is great of people willing to help out with something like this.
Really nice website!
:)
Sep 5, 2021 14:04:06 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
Longshadow wrote:
Subject? Lady near a waterfall and rock.....
I'm not pulling one over any other.
The only problem I see is the blown water.
Like one shot I have.. Is the subject the path, the trees, the.... Yes, all of them.
The scene over all. (Overall scene?)
I'm not pulling one over any other.
The only problem I see is the blown water.
Like one shot I have.. Is the subject the path, the trees, the.... Yes, all of them.
The scene over all. (Overall scene?)
You're right on I am definitely "seeing" more clearly now. Truly helpful.
Thank you :)
Sep 6, 2021 06:43:18 #
Are you trying to please yourself or please others? If you like it and are happy with the results that's what matters. Personally I am not bothered by what others have called the blown out area. I don't find it distracting.
Sep 6, 2021 08:38:14 #
HDR techniques would have allowed this scene to be done well. You may be able to improve it with Photoshop or PS Elements - there are adjustments you can do to lighten shadows and darken highlights.
Sep 6, 2021 11:02:38 #
rondmallett wrote:
I had another bit of similar advice from another. I now understand
the issue and appreciate the advice from more advanced photographers/commentators.
the issue and appreciate the advice from more advanced photographers/commentators.
Good attitude Rond, Critiques, from folks who know how to give one, is a great learning tool. Keep working the scenes. Perhaps better framing would be more pleasing, or Vertical, ot lower point of vies. Certaily avoinding such a large blown out area is a start.
C
Sep 6, 2021 11:56:44 #
As this shot appeals to you emotionally, it's perfect! I'm surprised you even asked for an opinion. Keep shooting and you'll wind up with many treasures.
You'll find many technically near-perfect photos on UHH of people's pets, birds, landscapes of godforsaken land that mean something to the photographer but ... very little to the viewer.
You'll find many technically near-perfect photos on UHH of people's pets, birds, landscapes of godforsaken land that mean something to the photographer but ... very little to the viewer.
Sep 6, 2021 21:24:18 #
rondmallett
Loc: Colorado, near Wyoming
Markag wrote:
As this shot appeals to you emotionally, it's perfect! I'm surprised you even asked for an opinion. Keep shooting and you'll wind up with many treasures.
You'll find many technically near-perfect photos on UHH of people's pets, birds, landscapes of godforsaken land that mean something to the photographer but ... very little to the viewer.
You'll find many technically near-perfect photos on UHH of people's pets, birds, landscapes of godforsaken land that mean something to the photographer but ... very little to the viewer.
A wise comment. Thank you.
Sep 8, 2021 13:26:22 #
My thoughts would be to edit the picture. If this was shot in RAW you would decrease highlights and boost shadows as much as needed. Most likely you would then need to bump up the saturation some. If it was shot in JPG you might still be able to bring up shadows some , maybe a little change in highlights. This is a good example of what happens when we shoot a high contrast photo where the cameras dynamic range is tested.
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