daytime photos
Jan 19, 2013 11:04:04 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
Mad dogs, Englishmen and photographers stay out of the noon day sun.
We tend to stop working around 11:30 have a long lunch and continue after 2.
As already has been mentioned the "golden hour" has it's own special "look"
We tend to stop working around 11:30 have a long lunch and continue after 2.
As already has been mentioned the "golden hour" has it's own special "look"
Jan 19, 2013 11:56:50 #
The reason most photographers don't shoot with the sun high overhead is because of the harsh shadows that are cast and the shadows produced on the subject. Imagine shooting birds in flight. The top of the bird will be in full sun (bright) and the underside of the bird will be shadow (under exposed). Same with some scenic shots where the landscape will be hot in certain areas and you will have under exposed shadow areas that will not be pleasing. Many people use HDR for a more pleasing effect but when HDR is over done, it looks totally fake.
Jan 19, 2013 12:06:04 #
Jan 19, 2013 12:35:22 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
The only way to learn about the characteristics of light and how it effects photography is to take pictures at different times of the day and compare them. As you learn you will understand that you can use reflectors or fill flash to fill shadows if harsh mid day lighting is the condition you are stuck with, but first you have to learn the qualities of light.The light at dusk and dawn is called "sweet light" by car photographers because it is shadowless and the sheet metal of the vehicles photographs beautifully under this light.Do take photos under all lighting conditions and learn how to control the light and supplement it as needed to create the effect you desire. Mastery of light is the secret of good photography.
Jan 19, 2013 13:09:09 #
[quote=CanonFireI think you may be refering to the "golden hour", which is the 1st hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset which gives everything a "golden glow". quote]
No, Jerry was referring to after the sun has descended below the horizon.
No, Jerry was referring to after the sun has descended below the horizon.
Jan 19, 2013 13:10:08 #
photocat
Loc: Atlanta, Ga
[quote=Bozsik]
The time after the sun has set is called the "blue hour"
CanonFireI think you may be refering to the "golden hour", which is the 1st hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset which gives everything a "golden glow". quote wrote:
No, Jerry was referring to after the sun has descended below the horizon.
No, Jerry was referring to after the sun has descended below the horizon.
The time after the sun has set is called the "blue hour"
Jan 19, 2013 13:34:48 #
[quote=photocat]
Exactly.
Bozsik wrote:
The time after the sun has set is called the "blue hour"
CanonFireI think you may be refering to the "golden hour", which is the 1st hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset which gives everything a "golden glow". quote wrote:
No, Jerry was referring to after the sun has descended below the horizon.
No, Jerry was referring to after the sun has descended below the horizon.
The time after the sun has set is called the "blue hour"
Exactly.
Jan 19, 2013 14:51:37 #
Don't know if you have an external flash, but I have found that it really helps in bright daylight. You might find it most useful on the farm equipment, you'll be able to "save' the sky and not silhouette the subject.
Jan 19, 2013 20:21:49 #
Dress warm and take extra batteries for the camera.I saw the forecast and it ia going to be cool.
Jan 19, 2013 21:23:37 #
BermBuster wrote:
Don't know if you have an external flash, but I have found that it really helps in bright daylight. You might find it most useful on the farm equipment, you'll be able to "save' the sky and not silhouette the subject.
OK this is probably a dumb question but is an external flash one u snap onto the camera? If so then I don't have one of those....maybe I should consider getting one?
Jan 19, 2013 23:37:18 #
I often have to take waterfowl pictures into the setting sun simply because the ponds are to the west of the road on which I am required to drive. I start at +2 compensation and attempt to correct in PP. But I really prefer to shoot on heavily overcast days. No compensation is required and the colors come out much better.
Jan 20, 2013 00:47:51 #
vikat wrote:
OK this is probably a dumb question but is an external flash one u snap onto the camera? If so then I don't have one of those....maybe I should consider getting one?
BermBuster wrote:
Don't know if you have an external flash, but I have found that it really helps in bright daylight. You might find it most useful on the farm equipment, you'll be able to "save' the sky and not silhouette the subject.
OK this is probably a dumb question but is an external flash one u snap onto the camera? If so then I don't have one of those....maybe I should consider getting one?
Yes, the flash that connect to the camera are much more powerful than the built in flash but the built in one is better than nothing (Most times).
Attached is an example I did for my nephew, who thought I was nuts for using a flash in bright daylight.
The first one I wanted to keep the color of the sky-but the wagon was too dark ..The 2nd I wanted to see the wagon-but the sky 'blew out' The 3rd I turned on my flash, & got the wagon and the sky.
Hope this makes sense Have a good time!
Exposed on sky
Exposed on Wagon
Used Flash in mid-day sun("Fill Flash")
Jan 20, 2013 04:09:40 #
PalePictures wrote:
For portraits. Shaded area where the light is not ... (show quote)
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Jan 20, 2013 16:55:48 #
ok well i appreciate everyone's input. i went out and took a lot of pictures today....i don't think they turned out to bad. posting a few on here for everyone to see. hope you all like them =)
Jan 22, 2013 14:52:00 #
Zenith701
Loc: Southern California
Keep in mind that the winter sun, especially farther north is at a greater angle than the summer sun. Usually the problem with mid day landscapes is that there aren't many shadows in the summer. In the winter it isn't quite as bad. You need shadows to bring definition to you pics. I'd bet that you will be fine, especially if you follow all the previous advice you received.
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