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10/10/2006 11:33:48 AM · #1 |
1. I am looking to do an early AM shoot at a golf course. Its fall here in VT and quite amazing colors. I am really looking to capture the colors of fall w/ some mist coming from the cold grass and water hazards. I am in need of tips. What is the best time, still a bit dark? already light? Aperature?
i would love to see examples.
2. I was trying night shots. What is the best way to focus when you can't really see much? Should I be taking night pictures a little earlier when there is still a bit of light? |
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10/10/2006 12:14:43 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by Jmnuggy:
1. I am looking to do an early AM shoot at a golf course. Its fall here in VT and quite amazing colors. I am really looking to capture the colors of fall w/ some mist coming from the cold grass and water hazards. I am in need of tips. What is the best time, still a bit dark? already light? Aperature?
i would love to see examples.
2. I was trying night shots. What is the best way to focus when you can't really see much? Should I be taking night pictures a little earlier when there is still a bit of light? |
1. There's no "best" time that works for all situations; it depends on the direction you're shooting relative to the light and the topography. Entirely different (and pleasing) results can be had from shooting just before sunrise, with muted light, and shooting just after sunrise, say, towards the sun, with backlight, and shooting at right angles to the sun with very low light sculpting all the hollows and details. You just need to be alert & aware. I usually shoot landscapes at f/11 or so.
2. For night shots, assuming they are infinity focus shots, switch to MF and have a little penlight with you so you can reads the focus markings on the lens barrel and set manually to infinity focus. If you want to front focus on something that will not be in focus otherwise, pace off the distance and set that at the lens. If you're really focusing close up at night (night macros) bring a strong flashlight so you can focus by eye.
The peppers here were 24 inches from the lens. I measured and set the focus manually at about 36 inches, allowing the DOF to give me sharp peppers while leaving the BG reasonably sharp. This was with the 10-22mm lens, though, which has extreme DOF.
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10/10/2006 12:25:27 PM · #3 |
Which golf course are you thinking of shooting? Be real careful about which one you go to as some in this area are awful for morning shots. IMO if you want the best light for the colors, wait till late afternoon and find a nice subject that faces east. If you need help finding a good golf course, let me know. I've golfed at a lot of them in the area.
Message edited by author 2006-10-10 12:27:10.
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10/10/2006 12:51:46 PM · #4 |
Jmnuggy - I was just out with a friend shooting the fall foliage yesterday...still a bit early. More of a learning expereince. He recommended going out at sunrise or sunset. We were out about 8 am got some really good shots. He used an Polarizing Color Enhancer Lens Filter ( I think that's what it's called). It really made the colors stand out.
The sun was at either behide us or at a 90 degree angle.
Since I am less experienced I kept asking questions like do you think that is a good shot, what shutter/f-stop etc...his response was, "just shoot...you have a digital camera"
Settings - I put the camera on program to give me a rough idea of shutter/aperature priority at the time of picture.
I don't have any examples with me at work but I can post a pic tonight if there isn't a huge response.
I had a total blast!!! Still a bit early (in my area), so I will have a few more chances to go back out. :)
Have a good time!!! Please post some pics
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10/10/2006 01:10:28 PM · #5 |
thanks bear.
Crayon,
I was at Burlington Country Club last night. Not very good because it is so close to the road and Burlington is in the background on much of the course. Really just too much noise pollution. Ive played most of the public courses within an hour of Btown, but playing them and photographing them are entirely different. Which courses do you recommend for photography? |
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10/10/2006 03:38:48 PM · #6 |
There are a couple that come to mind. There is one out in Hindsberg can't remember the name off my head but has some great veiws, Arrowhead golf course in Milton is usually real pretty and never crowded. the other is Barton GC in Barton. Honestly one of the most beautiful I've played, only drawback, its in Barton. But if you want a cool ride go for it.
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10/10/2006 08:13:45 PM · #7 |
| i think hinesburg is Rocky Ridge. Ive played there, actually I saw the worst tee shot of my life while I was waiting to tee off. This dude hit off the 1st tee and right into a tree, ball bounced backwards real high, hit the cart path around the practice green, took a good bounce, went over the club house and down the hill off the 18th fairway. All in all about 120yards behind him and out of bounds. Had to tell that story. It had the starter in tears laughing. |
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