Trip to the marsh lands.

VwFix · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

Wanted to get some C+C on this photos.
I am new to photography, so i always love to get feedback so I can learn and improve.
I have a lot of photos but I will use this two as they are so different from each other.
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Robert_Lay · 19th of May 2009 (Tue)

Both shots are very interesting.

In #1 the extremely harsh lighting works for you. The exposure is correct, and so is the color balance.

Congratulations!

In #2 it looks like an old Tri-X shot

I like it.

VwFix · 20th of May 2009 (Wed)

Thank you for the kind words.

1shot wonder · 20th of May 2009 (Wed)

1. is very cool.
2. Seems off to me for some reason. The foreground is nice and sharp but the items in the far background take something away. Thats just me though.

Nice work overall.

Robert_Lay · 20th of May 2009 (Wed)

If that out of focus background bothers you, too, then here is how to avoid the problem in the future. It's called the "Hyperfocal Distance", and it works like this:
Through formulas and tables and special markings on the lens barrel, the photographer can take advantage of some special relationships that exist between distance to subject(s) and the aperture setting. Ultimately, it gives you a range from a specific near distance (D_near) to a specific far distance (usually chosen as "infinity") and a required aperture setting. Also specified is the distance to which you set the focus (D_focus).

If you follow that principle, everything from D_near to infinity will be in focus. It is also likely to require a somewhat longer exposure, thus dictating a tripod.

VwFix · 21st of May 2009 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Lay

If that out of focus background bothers you, too, then here is how to avoid the problem in the future. It's called the "Hyperfocal Distance", and it works like this:
Through formulas and tables and special markings on the lens barrel, the photographer can take advantage of some special relationships that exist between distance to subject(s) and the aperture setting. Ultimately, it gives you a range from a specific near distance (D_near) to a specific far distance (usually chosen as "infinity") and a required aperture setting. Also specified is the distance to which you set the focus (D_focus).

If you follow that principle, everything from D_near to infinity will be in focus. It is also likely to require a somewhat longer exposure, thus dictating a tripod.

Thank you for the tip, that is a very interesting concept that I will need to read up more on. But in this case I did not want the coast to be in focus to mace you concentrate more on the pillars. heck I was trying to get an angle to not have the coast line in the shot at all.

but this is a useful technique for future shots.

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VwFix Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 94 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Trip to the marsh lands. Thank you for the kind words. __________________ 450D + BG-E5,18-55mm, 50mm 1.8, Sigam 70-300 APO, Vivitar 285Hv + 283 My Gallery

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1shot wonder User is banned from forums Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 58 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Trip to the marsh lands. 1. is very cool. 2. Seems off to me for some reason. The foreground is nice and sharp but the items in the far background take something away. Thats just me though. Nice work overall.

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Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA Posts: 7,546	Re: Trip to the marsh lands. If that out of focus background bothers you, too, then here is how to avoid the problem in the future. It's called the "Hyperfocal Distance", and it works like this: Through formulas and tables and special markings on the lens barrel, the photographer can take advantage of some special relationships that exist between distance to subject(s) and the aperture setting. Ultimately, it gives you a range from a specific near distance (D_near) to a specific far distance (usually chosen as "infinity") and a required aperture setting. Also specified is the distance to which you set the focus (D_focus). If you follow that principle, everything from D_near to infinity will be in focus. It is also likely to require a somewhat longer exposure, thus dictating a tripod. __________________ Bob Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0 Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.

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VwFix Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 94 IMAGE EDITING OK	Trip to the marsh lands. Wanted to get some C+C on this photos. I am new to photography, so i always love to get feedback so I can learn and improve. I have a lot of photos but I will use this two as they are so different from each other. 1. 2 __________________ 450D + BG-E5,18-55mm, 50mm 1.8, Sigam 70-300 APO, Vivitar 285Hv + 283 My Gallery

19th of May 2009 (Tue)	#2
Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA Posts: 7,546	Re: Trip to the marsh lands. Both shots are very interesting. In #1 the extremely harsh lighting works for you. The exposure is correct, and so is the color balance. Congratulations! In #2 it looks like an old Tri-X shot I like it. __________________ Bob Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0 Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.