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Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

07/06/2005 07:12:48 PM · #1

Hello,

I hope you might take the time to comment on a photo. I broke a golden rule and took the shot with the noontime sun (well, maybe more like 1pm) creating some really stark shadows. It's not a pretty pic, but I liked the overall effect:

Message edited by author 2005-07-06 19:13:58.

Alain

Nikon D7100

07/06/2005 07:15:43 PM · #2

Rules are there to be broken, great shot.

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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

07/06/2005 07:16:24 PM · #3

Appreciate the comment, thank you.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

07/06/2005 07:16:26 PM · #4

Nothing wrong with noon time sun. Usually gives a great feeling of textures.

aplomb76

Canon EOS-1D Mark IIn

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/06/2005 07:32:16 PM · #5

The photo has great textures on the wall. Overall good, but I feel like it is missing something. Nothing in it really draws my eyes.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/06/2005 07:34:27 PM · #6

Well, I'll be the first to admit it is very barren. I think that was some of the appeal for me, hence the name. But you are right - probably needs a good looking cloud.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

07/06/2005 08:15:01 PM · #7

Part of the drawback of the noontime sun is also the lack of shadows it creates in certain shots (ie: landscapes), creating a flat look and washed out colors. Since the shadows remain and you've desaturated the color, this obviously wasn't quite as much of a problem here :). But you're right, the harsh shadows can also be unattractive on certain subjects - although they work positively here. Looks like a face to me

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joezl

Nikon D200

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/06/2005 08:46:37 PM · #8

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