Outdoor Monolight
Oct 23, 2023 10:26:25 #
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Oct 23, 2023 12:12:39 #
Golden Rule wrote:
You are right, I am asking the wrong question. Better put is how do I expose for the background and apply a flash to the subject without having movement blur? Is there such a procedure? I thought about DoF and decided to go with long just in case that was a better preference. I could always somewhat blur the background in LR.
Since you're on a tripod, why not take two photos? One with faster settings for the dog and one just for the background, then blend them together.
Oct 23, 2023 12:47:51 #
Orphoto
Loc: Oregon
Dog and forward is reasoably sharp. With most lenses f10 delivers sufficient depth of field. Front focussing calibration issue?
Nice job of balancing exposures.
Nice job of balancing exposures.
Oct 24, 2023 08:50:00 #
What a beautiful dog and forest too.You have a very creative mind and great sense of humor.
Oct 24, 2023 10:44:02 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
My thought is that low contrast subjects are inherently unsharp, like in a foggy scene. The eye can’t pick out any particular thing since everything is sort of fuzzied out and edges disappear. Be happy that the dog came out so well.
Oct 24, 2023 11:15:28 #
These are wonderful images. And what a wonderful dog to let you do this! Mine would NEVER allow it.
As to sharpness, I'll admit to doing some pixel-peeking, and you are right to have concerns. I can't tell if it's simply lack of focus or movement that caused the softness. Were you on a tripod? As both the dog and the trees and basket appear to be soft, I think it's either a mistake in focusing or slight camera shake. Any time I'm shooting in darkened conditions, I find both focusing and camera shake are problems.
As to sharpness, I'll admit to doing some pixel-peeking, and you are right to have concerns. I can't tell if it's simply lack of focus or movement that caused the softness. Were you on a tripod? As both the dog and the trees and basket appear to be soft, I think it's either a mistake in focusing or slight camera shake. Any time I'm shooting in darkened conditions, I find both focusing and camera shake are problems.
Oct 24, 2023 11:26:48 #
AzPicLady wrote:
These are wonderful images. And what a wonderful ... (show quote)
Yes, on a tripod. I thought the monolight would be enough to light the dog then the emphasis would be on exposing for the dark forest. I was wrong and perhaps should wait until it is darker in the forest?
Oct 24, 2023 11:53:37 #
Golden Rule wrote:
Yes, on a tripod. I thought the monolight would be enough to light the dog then the emphasis would be on exposing for the dark forest. I was wrong and perhaps should wait until it is darker in the forest?
I don't think so. Having the forest with some pleasant light is part of the charm of this image. Do you recall where you put your focal point?
Oct 24, 2023 12:48:34 #
AzPicLady wrote:
I don't think so. Having the forest with some pleasant light is part of the charm of this image. Do you recall where you put your focal point?
I focused on the dog's eyes. The shutter speed (it was .4) was slow because of the low light environment. I just didn't want to up the ISO higher than 400 because of problems I see with grain when I, too, pixel peep. I am now wondering if perhaps I caused the camera movement by touching the shutter release button.
Oct 24, 2023 12:56:25 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Golden Rule wrote:
I focused on the dog's eyes. The shutter speed (it was .4) was slow because of the low light environment. I just didn't want to up the ISO higher than 400 because of problems I see with grain when I, too, pixel peep. I am now wondering if perhaps I caused the camera movement by touching the shutter release button.
Camera didn't move. Baskets are perfectly sharp.
Oct 24, 2023 16:10:34 #
I rechecked the images. Larry is right. The basket in each one is sharp. The dog's paws are pretty sharp. But the dog's face isn't. So first, I'd say that your focusing isn't accurate. That can usually be fixed in a quick repair (I had it done on one of my cameras.). I understand your hesitation to use higher ISO's, but I've used them with good results. Granted, I sometimes use Topaz to help a bit, but usually up to 1200 or so, it's acceptable. All in all, you have some really remarkable images here, and at normal viewing distance, they would be quite nice.
Oct 24, 2023 16:41:07 #
I’d be proud of those! Hope Goldie got a high-value treat after that session!
Oct 25, 2023 08:02:48 #
Photo 2 cropped tight on right and up on bottom will made into a uniquely wonderful Christmas greeting card... "Red Riding-hood and I wish you a Marry Christmas." I like the posing ... and costume.
Oct 25, 2023 11:34:48 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
larryepage wrote:
Actually, these are very nice. I agree that some m... (show quote)
Your focus on the basket is right on. I spent 60 seconds sharpening a bit, reducing noise and adding a bit of light with this...
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