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05/07/2003 11:33:46 AM · #1 |
Hi everyone
I seem to have a recurring them going on, a lot of the comment that i receive mention that my shots look over exposed.
Being fairly new to digital photography, i have tried to compensate by lowering the exposer setting on my camera and have even been using the histogram option as well
Any ideas, or postings that might help me with this?
Thanks all & good luck this week
Rick |
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05/07/2003 05:26:17 PM · #2 |
hmm.. looking at a cross section of your entries, it doesnt seem like they are. you do have a penchant for liking stuff with a bit of that hot exposure glow to it, but some people do, myself included :)
what's the example that really got the most overexposure comments?
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05/07/2003 08:20:06 PM · #3 |
well actually my entry for the postcard challenge has received a few comments about being over exposed, and looking at it compared with other shots i took for the challenge it is a bit lighter than others
but then again i think it may be that that was the overall look i was going for...plus the fact that i was trying to remove a wicked shadow across the front of it
perhaps this is all part of the learning process as well or could just be someones opinion, as i notice some comments say what a great shot, great colors, etc, while others for the same shot say something about the exposure or lack of colors...individual opinions but all taken contructively, hoping i can learn from them all |
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05/07/2003 08:30:44 PM · #4 |
| There is no "right" or "wrong" exposure, it all depends on how you want to express the image. Sometimes people underexpose to get more saturation, sometimes people overexpose to emphasize part of the image. |
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05/08/2003 08:15:47 AM · #5 |
Just as an example, we had a challenge a while back called Fruits and Veggies. I took this shot and was mighty pleased with it, especially the glowing quality :
Showed it to a couple of 'photographer' friends - 'wahh it's over exposed, wahh' .. So, not having full faith in my own discernment, I reshot it and eventually entered this version:
Salad for Ceasar .. which did pretty mediocre - not surprising because I killed all the drama and magic in the picture.
In retrospect, I should have stayed true to my original vision.
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05/08/2003 08:20:58 AM · #6 |
I see so many "over exposed" and "blurry" images in advertising (magazines I pick up, or what not), and lately I have stopped to really think about them. What caught my eye? What do I like about it? If it was an even exposure, would it have been as captivating?
Mag', I prefer your "over exposed" shot.
My husband runs into this in the music world... musicians who are technically perfect because they are schooled, vs. those that are inherently creative and can move a crowd because they have pizzaz and natural feel although they are unschooled. Both have merit, but the ones with feel are sought after.
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05/08/2003 08:27:03 AM · #7 |
I like "over exposed" shots like your fruit/veggie entry. I really like high key shots where the the white background really screams. I have to admit that I haven't done too many of those. That's just me. I like it.
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05/08/2003 08:33:03 AM · #8 |
Rick - I don't see that you have a problem, looking at your 'highest rated' shots: epecially the flora entry which for me is spot on. The covered bridge might be a stop or two over for my liking - the sky has gone a bit, and the colours are muted: a shorter exposure would have brought out more colour and texture (the shadows would be deeper).
ed
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05/10/2003 07:37:23 AM · #9 |
Rick,
One way to get a good exposure is to subtract exposure until the 'blacks' on the histogram touches the left hand side of the window. |
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05/10/2003 09:58:58 AM · #10 |
Perhaps some folks are confusing "high exposure" with "uninteresting light." It's tough to get light, especially outside, that adds interest and doesn't just illuminate. When light merely illuminates rather than dances and sings, it can be seen, perhaps, as "too high."
Message edited by author 2003-05-10 09:59:24.
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05/13/2003 08:34:57 PM · #11 |
If you feel that your shots are over exposed, you may wish to try metering off a 18% graycard, you can buy them @ the local photo shop for a few dollars. This should give your camera a truer indication of what light is hitting the subject..
Brent
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05/13/2003 08:40:26 PM · #12 |
| Check your monitor calibration, too. I personally like my monitor rather dark. You've gotta compensate for this, otherwise a properly-calibrated monitor will show your shots as overexposed. |
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05/13/2003 09:02:46 PM · #13 |
jimmythefish - i like my monitor dark as well, i just had it calibrated and its bugs the heck out of me because it is so much brighter than what i am used to..
brentg - i have seen those cards, but i am not sure on how they work...any pointers??
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05/13/2003 09:13:00 PM · #14 |
my current glass shot is very high key and it's getting slammed in the voting. i quite like it. though.
i much prefer your "over-exposed" shot, mag! |
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05/14/2003 12:24:27 AM · #15 |
From what I understand;
When you camera reads light comming off a subject it expects it to be in a shading of 18% grey, this means if the subject is very bright your camera will take a reading and it will be wrong. so what you do is put the grey card where the subject is and spot meter from the light hitting the card, this way the camera truely understands how much acutal light is hitting the subject, you then take the card away and shoot with the metered settings and hope like heck the light does not change, otherwise you will need to meter again
If anyone know any more detail than this I would also be interested..
hope my half knowledge helps
Brent |
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05/14/2003 12:28:52 AM · #16 |
definitely a help for me, i will pick one up tomorrow and try it out
thanks brentg3
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05/14/2003 03:12:57 AM · #17 |
| There is no right or wrong exposure if your message comes across. That's what matters. If all the photos out there were to be just the exposure for the middle between highlights and shadows, it'd be pretty boring. The fact is, a lot of times you can't capture all shadows and highlights within the same exposure, you can only lean toward one or the other. That's where things get interesting. |
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05/14/2003 03:40:01 PM · #18 |
I think you have an excelent point.
I also believe if we know why we are breaking the 'set' rules, and have a clear idea in our heads for the photo, then it tends to be those shots that inspire us all. To do this I find it helpful to know why composition rules exist first and then to move away from the rule when I feel the need to.
To be moved by a photo is better than a dull shot that fits a set of rules... I agree.
Brent |
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