SIMPLE fixes to improve photos
Dec 20, 2018 08:26:20 #
pesfls wrote:
Ditch all the garish pp tendencies would be my first thought
Absolutely, avoid OVER-processing.
Dec 20, 2018 08:32:36 #
suntouched wrote:
Straight horizons is a pet peeve of mine.
But I think if the picture is overall out of focus it doesn't matter about getting the other things right.
But I think if the picture is overall out of focus it doesn't matter about getting the other things right.
Both Vertical and Horizontal orientation is an easy fix in Lightroom. One click away, well maybe two. "There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept." Ansel Adams
Dec 20, 2018 08:34:20 #
Dec 20, 2018 08:53:33 #
If shooting landscapes manual focus to me is very important along with a small aperture to guarantee good depth of field.
Obviously, using a tripod depending on subjects.
Obviously, using a tripod depending on subjects.
Dec 20, 2018 08:53:35 #
berchman
Loc: South Central PA
suntouched wrote:
Straight horizons is a pet peeve of mine.
But I think if the picture is overall out of focus it doesn't matter about getting the other things right.
But I think if the picture is overall out of focus it doesn't matter about getting the other things right.
I have seen deliberately blurry photos made with a plastic Lensbaby that were works of art.
Dec 20, 2018 09:01:43 #
Undoubtably you are right. I was referring more to things you would expect to be in focus in an everyday image and are not.
And deliberately blurred photographs may still have some component in focus.
And deliberately blurred photographs may still have some component in focus.
berchman wrote:
I have seen deliberately blurry photos made with a plastic Lensbaby that were works of art.
Dec 20, 2018 09:10:30 #
Building edges are fine, if they are in the frame. Landscapes often have no buildings and sloping terrain. The trick is making sure the camera is level. My view cameras have bubble levels. My Hasselblad has a bubble level. My digital has a level sensor viewed in the viewfinder. If the camera is level, that's the important point. Parallax can be handled with either a rising front element or in processing. Which, to a degree, is important.
--Bob
--Bob
neilds37 wrote:
Vertical lines (trees, buildings walls), or level horizon? I aim for the vertical (unless it's a wide angle lens).
Vertical lines (trees, buildings walls), or level horizon? I aim for the vertical (unless it's a wide angle lens).
Dec 20, 2018 09:24:52 #
I meant using post processing in a manner that produces “garish” results. Some call it overcooked or overbaked also.
Dec 20, 2018 09:26:41 #
Post processing, "garish colors" was mentioned more than once. Very subjective area.
Over post processing is often more than too much saturation- too much clarity, contrast and sharpness can be just as distracting as too much color.
Over post processing is often more than too much saturation- too much clarity, contrast and sharpness can be just as distracting as too much color.
Dec 20, 2018 09:27:34 #
For wildlife photography, there are two things you can do that will instantly transform your images. Everyone "knows" these but nearly no one does them.
1. Don't shoot down on your subject - get to eye level.
2. Watch your backgrounds - make sure they are clean without distraction.
1. Don't shoot down on your subject - get to eye level.
2. Watch your backgrounds - make sure they are clean without distraction.
Dec 20, 2018 09:30:16 #
Ah yes I am guilty of both!! And in the moment I forget both! Getting eye level can make the difference between a good photo and a great one.
Steve Perry wrote:
For wildlife photography, there are two things you can do that will instantly transform your images. Everyone "knows" these but nearly no one does them.
1. Don't shoot down on your subject - get to eye level.
2. Watch your backgrounds - make sure they are clean without distraction.
1. Don't shoot down on your subject - get to eye level.
2. Watch your backgrounds - make sure they are clean without distraction.
Dec 20, 2018 09:33:02 #
I think the very first thing is to determine if your subject is of actual interest and ensure that there is a subject. You can do "every trick in the book" on an image but if the image is simply not interesting, relevant, or compelling then nothing that you do will matter. So, first thing, subject, subject, subject!
Dec 20, 2018 09:35:27 #
cactuspic
Loc: Dallas, TX
In situations that are non action or that are not quickly changing, take a little more time. Work your subject, work your compositions. I find that my first impressions are not usually the strongest image. As I work the image, my thoughts clarify as I explore the relationships between the various elements and eliminate distractions such as busy backgrounds and bad edges. Too often, photographers settle for the good and therefor miss the exceptional.
Dec 20, 2018 09:37:05 #
I totally agree !! But that and composition are far more complex than fixing distracting elements.
via the lens wrote:
I think the very first thing is to determine if your subject is of actual interest and ensure that there is a subject. You can do "every trick in the book" on an image but if the image is simply not interesting, relevant, or compelling then nothing that you do will matter. So, first thing, subject, subject, subject!
Dec 20, 2018 09:37:40 #
via the lens wrote:
I think the very first thing is to determine if your subject is of actual interest and ensure that there is a subject. You can do "every trick in the book" on an image but if the image is simply not interesting, relevant, or compelling then nothing that you do will matter. So, first thing, subject, subject, subject!
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