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02/06/2005 01:23:51 PM · #1 |
I took these shots in the bright sunlight @1/8000 f2.8 70 mm and 145 mm.I adjusted the contrast and cropped them .
I was trying use the available light to highlight the dog or give him some depth .
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02/06/2005 01:32:41 PM · #2 |
First shot, for me is perfect! I love the focus, stop motion, colouring ........and that grin!!!!
2nd shot for me is a little too bright and would have been better if the end of the dog was in shot too (with the speed and the way they move it's not easy I know)
sue
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02/06/2005 01:36:34 PM · #3 |
IMO, 1/8000 is an unnecessarily high shutter speed for even freezing a hummingbird in flight, never mind a slow poke like a dog. I would, instead (if freezing the action is your aim here), settle for something around 1/1200 (1/800 may produce a satisfying result) and close the aperture accordingly.
Spot-meter on the snow, say, half highlight-half medium shadow, and observe the values displayed in the viewfinder. I'd say f/7.1, perhaps f/8.0 would make a good exposure here. My personal preference under variably bright conditions like this is to underexpose by a stop to avoid frying the highlights.
You could also bracket exposure, read the values and learn from the choices.
Message edited by author 2005-02-06 13:38:56.
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02/06/2005 01:41:30 PM · #4 |
| 1st one is great! agree the 2nd one has some blown highlights..Goldens are so cool and loving. Ours is just a year old. (100 lbs.)...I've found dog/cat shots Just dont score well.imo..the 1st one is a 10! |
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02/06/2005 01:42:20 PM · #5 |
I like the first shot as well, not too bright, nice and sharp...I know snow is a tough gig to shot and not get a bluish tint.
here's your first shot with (opanda photo filter (it's a freebie)) Cokin Orange (85b) filter applied to remove some of the blue cast.
ED: Your second shot isn't too bad either, do an auto contrast fix and it brings out the color quite nicely...
Great shot and a very nice dog...
Message edited by author 2005-02-06 13:51:50. |
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02/06/2005 01:49:50 PM · #6 |
| Andy, where can we find the filter/plugin? Thanks |
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02/06/2005 01:50:55 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by awpollard:
I like the first shot as well, not too bright, nice and sharp...I know snow is a tough gig to shot and not get a bluish tint.
here's your first shot with (opanda photo filter (it's a freebie)) Cokin Orange (85b) filter applied to remove some of the blue cast.
Great shot and a very nice dog... |
Nice job Andy.
Where did you get the freebie filter ? |
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02/06/2005 01:54:15 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by RANDOD300:
Originally posted by awpollard:
I like the first shot as well, not too bright, nice and sharp...I know snow is a tough gig to shot and not get a bluish tint.
here's your first shot with (opanda photo filter (it's a freebie)) Cokin Orange (85b) filter applied to remove some of the blue cast.
Ton's of Kodak, Cokin and Hoya filters to use...very nice, easy program to use.
Great shot and a very nice dog... |
Nice job Andy.
Where did you get the freebie filter ? |
Opanda Photofilter Download page |
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02/06/2005 02:04:11 PM · #9 |
I prefer some blue in the snow. I'd just make a new adjustment layer for selective color and adjust the blue parameters to warm it up a tad, leaving a hint of cool in the snow. Much better at popping the dog's warm colors.
Robt.
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02/06/2005 02:05:20 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by zeuszen:
IMO, 1/8000 is an unnecessarily high shutter speed for even freezing a hummingbird in flight, never mind a slow poke like a dog. I would, instead (if freezing the action is your aim here), settle for something around 1/1200 (1/800 may produce a satisfying result) and close the aperture accordingly.
Spot-meter on the snow, say, half highlight-half medium shadow, and observe the values displayed in the viewfinder. I'd say f/7.1, perhaps f/8.0 would make a good exposure here. My personal preference under variably bright conditions like this is to underexpose by a stop to avoid frying the highlights.
You could also bracket exposure, read the values and learn from the choices. |
Thanks Zeus |
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02/06/2005 02:06:19 PM · #11 |
I'm going to be the contrarian here. IMO the bluish tint is more natural looking, and in fact, a truer representation of the scene. Both renditions look very good though. It's just that the neutral shadows are not natural. The bluish tint is from the blue sky, and, while our minds may do the filtering for us, the tint is still there.
Watching skiing today confirmed this observation. The shadows were indeed blue.
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02/06/2005 02:06:47 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by awpollard:
Originally posted by RANDOD300:
Originally posted by awpollard:
I like the first shot as well, not too bright, nice and sharp...I know snow is a tough gig to shot and not get a bluish tint.
here's your first shot with (opanda photo filter (it's a freebie)) Cokin Orange (85b) filter applied to remove some of the blue cast.
Ton's of Kodak, Cokin and Hoya filters to use...very nice, easy program to use.
Great shot and a very nice dog... |
Nice job Andy.
Where did you get the freebie filter ? |
Opanda Photofilter Download page |
Thank you |
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02/06/2005 03:52:07 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by jemison:
I'm going to be the contrarian here. IMO the bluish tint is more natural looking, and in fact, a truer representation of the scene. Both renditions look very good though. It's just that the neutral shadows are not natural. The bluish tint is from the blue sky, and, while our minds may do the filtering for us, the tint is still there.
Watching skiing today confirmed this observation. The shadows were indeed blue. |
I second this. |
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02/06/2005 05:04:34 PM · #14 |
I, too, really like the first shot. My daughter, who is really a dog lover, said to tell you she likes it too.
We had some fun with your second shot, as this is what we both thought about when we saw him flying through the air! Let me know if you want me to remove the link and I will. Not everyone likes to have their work edited on.
Superdog |
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02/06/2005 05:16:21 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
I, too, really like the first shot. My daughter, who is really a dog lover, said to tell you she likes it too.
We had some fun with your second shot, as this is what we both thought about when we saw him flying through the air! Let me know if you want me to remove the link and I will. Not everyone likes to have their work edited on.
Superdog |
Thats is way to funny ! I am still LMAO |
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02/06/2005 06:58:16 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by e301:
Originally posted by jemison:
I'm going to be the contrarian here. IMO the bluish tint is more natural looking, and in fact, a truer representation of the scene. Both renditions look very good though. It's just that the neutral shadows are not natural. The bluish tint is from the blue sky, and, while our minds may do the filtering for us, the tint is still there.
Watching skiing today confirmed this observation. The shadows were indeed blue. |
I second this. |
I third this!!!! And I loved seeing "Super Dog"!!!
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