Posts for: ewiebe
Nov 6, 2012 00:20:00 #
Thanks all for your input and votes. As I said earlier, we photographers have different opinions of what constitutes a good picture(as indicated by the votes). That is a good thing!
I actually bracketed these shots and others and I am going to try HDR with them.
Ed
I actually bracketed these shots and others and I am going to try HDR with them.
Ed
Nov 4, 2012 22:24:20 #
Thank you for your responses.
I will state my opinion(s) of the three images that I've shown here. #1 with a fast shutter speed freezes the water motion and is probably the closest to what we actually see. It is sparkly and clear, but for me it stops all the dynamic of the falling water. It's nice but I'm moving to #2. This is a slow shutter speed and gives a soft dreamy impression. Very relaxing. We don't hear the sound of rushing, falling water which is not relaxing at all. On to #3 which is my favorite. It is a compromise but has my vote.
It is interesting that each sample above got at least one vote. That is good and indicates no right or wrong in many of the images we end up with but it is important that we as photographers know how to obtain that final great image that is just right for us.
I'll get off my soap box now.
Ed
I will state my opinion(s) of the three images that I've shown here. #1 with a fast shutter speed freezes the water motion and is probably the closest to what we actually see. It is sparkly and clear, but for me it stops all the dynamic of the falling water. It's nice but I'm moving to #2. This is a slow shutter speed and gives a soft dreamy impression. Very relaxing. We don't hear the sound of rushing, falling water which is not relaxing at all. On to #3 which is my favorite. It is a compromise but has my vote.
It is interesting that each sample above got at least one vote. That is good and indicates no right or wrong in many of the images we end up with but it is important that we as photographers know how to obtain that final great image that is just right for us.
I'll get off my soap box now.
Ed
Nov 4, 2012 18:17:19 #
I'm preparing to demonstrate to a small group of photographers the use and advantages of going at least partially manual with the camera settings to set the"mood". Here are a few examples.
My camera is a Nikon 300s the lens a Nikon DX, AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.8G.
I used a tripod, it was a cloudy day in a forest setting.
Settings #1:200 ISO f2.0 speed 1/160s(chosen by camera) 52mm.
#2:200 ISO f22 speed 1/3s (chosen by camera) 52 mm
#3:200 ISO f4.5 speed 1/20s (chosen by camera) 52mm
These are not meant to be award winning images, but on the other hand give me your critique, good and bad. What is your preferred setting?
My camera is a Nikon 300s the lens a Nikon DX, AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.8G.
I used a tripod, it was a cloudy day in a forest setting.
Settings #1:200 ISO f2.0 speed 1/160s(chosen by camera) 52mm.
#2:200 ISO f22 speed 1/3s (chosen by camera) 52 mm
#3:200 ISO f4.5 speed 1/20s (chosen by camera) 52mm
These are not meant to be award winning images, but on the other hand give me your critique, good and bad. What is your preferred setting?
Waterfall #1
Waterfall #2
Waterfall #3
Aug 23, 2012 23:47:56 #
The realization that we are surrounded by Dark Suckers is of course a life changing concept for photographers.
We need to consider the camera as a Dark Repeller. The larger the aperture opening is the less dark is repelled. Also, if the shutter is open for too long the cameras' ability to repel dark is weakened. It becomes very important to know at all times where the dark suckers are located since the sucking and the repelling must be in balance to get a good photo.
As always there is an exception to rules. If you consider "red eye" you will understand that your camera now has become a dark sucker instead of a repeller. This certainly is not good for the subject in the picture.
We need to consider the camera as a Dark Repeller. The larger the aperture opening is the less dark is repelled. Also, if the shutter is open for too long the cameras' ability to repel dark is weakened. It becomes very important to know at all times where the dark suckers are located since the sucking and the repelling must be in balance to get a good photo.
As always there is an exception to rules. If you consider "red eye" you will understand that your camera now has become a dark sucker instead of a repeller. This certainly is not good for the subject in the picture.