Firearms
Jan 18, 2013 20:22:48 #
Hello all, I was trying to work on my composition and rule of thirds. I didn't have any good pictures of my handguns so I thought I would start with that as a subject. These were both taken with my Sony A57. Any advice to make the pictures even better is helpful and I am open to all criticism. The Taurus PT1911 was taken with an F/5.0 ISO: 1600 1/20 sec. no flash and at 35mm focal length.
The Colt 1911 is the hubby's and does have scratches on it which really show up in the picture. This was also taken with F/5.0 but ISO: 100 and 40mm.
My question would be "Did I achieve the composition and rule of thirds"? Overall do the pictures look alright or do they need a lot of work?
The Colt 1911 is the hubby's and does have scratches on it which really show up in the picture. This was also taken with F/5.0 but ISO: 100 and 40mm.
My question would be "Did I achieve the composition and rule of thirds"? Overall do the pictures look alright or do they need a lot of work?
Jan 19, 2013 00:56:06 #
Jan 19, 2013 06:20:40 #
Paul B. wrote:
I think you achieved what you were after. Pictures look good to me.
Thank you Paul
Jan 19, 2013 17:09:37 #
Jan 19, 2013 20:44:44 #
A softbox would even out the lighting but you have the "rule" down for sure.
Jan 19, 2013 22:52:42 #
Not quite sure what softbox is, can you explain a little more. New to all this. Thank you!!
Jan 20, 2013 08:59:32 #
A10, I looked up what softbox is. I do not have one of those. Yes I'm sure that would have helped but as of now I only have the basics. The camera and two kit lenses that the package came with, extra battery, charger and a good memory card. I have a lot to learn and a lot more supplies that I need to purchase.
Jan 20, 2013 09:25:41 #
A soft box is a light modifier, Lierally a box (usually of fold up floppy plastic , black on the outside and white on the inside , with a front over made of translucent material to diffuse the harsh light of a flash unit. The flash fits in the other end and is a very useful piece of equipment if you have a separate flash gun. Several manufacturers also make mini versions that fit over the pop-up flash built into all modern cameras. Soft light gives a much less contrasty end result but is not suitable for every subject!
Ian
quote=Sunrise]Not quite sure what softbox is, can you explain a little more. New to all this. Thank you!![/quote]
Ian
quote=Sunrise]Not quite sure what softbox is, can you explain a little more. New to all this. Thank you!![/quote]
Jan 20, 2013 18:11:04 #
You might look up a "Brolly" , a shoot-thru umbrella, on ebay or other sites. The Brolly can provide soft wrap around lighting and can be used with various flash units. The Brolly is fairly inexpensive, $10-$20, and is great for portraits also. You have a good eye, so keep shooting-both ways I guess.
Sunrise wrote:
A10, I looked up what softbox is. I do not have one of those. Yes I'm sure that would have helped but as of now I only have the basics. The camera and two kit lenses that the package came with, extra battery, charger and a good memory card. I have a lot to learn and a lot more supplies that I need to purchase.
Jan 20, 2013 18:54:35 #
Thank you all for your opinions and extra info on supplies I need to look for and purchase.
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