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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/06/2003 11:08:19 AM · #2

Just looks a tad overexposed to me.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/06/2003 11:23:24 AM · #3

I think it looks fine :)

Here is my "Winter Storm Watch" ... I am adding to this every couple of hours to make comparisons.... we expect about a foot or more.

And this is my favorite snow photo from last winter.... I think your exposure is about the same as mine on this one.. I think they are fine.

cykhansen

Canon PowerShot G1

12/06/2003 11:38:05 AM · #4

Diva - that looks good to me. The snow looks a natural white.

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

12/06/2003 12:14:54 PM · #5

I like the composition. It looks a little under exposed actually. Snow is white, not grey. You camera will naturally tend to underexpose snow. In order to get bright snow, you'll need to over expose 1 sometimes even 2 stops.

BigSmiles

Canon EOS-10D

12/06/2003 12:16:34 PM · #6

you want to be careful to not overexpose too much though. You'll lose the texture if you're not careful.

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

12/06/2003 01:21:32 PM · #7

I agree with Jacko, I think it's a bit under. Not much in this case, but typically snow provides so much white that the camera will underexpose snow scenes by about 1 stop if it's overcast, and 2 or more stops if it is sunny

Diva

Minolta DiMAGE 7i

12/06/2003 01:48:13 PM · #8

Thanks everyone.

dsidwell

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/06/2003 02:03:24 PM · #9

Originally posted by Jacko:

Ah, there's the rub! Snow is almost never white. It takes on colors around it. At sunset, it may be more red or orange or yellow. In the shade, it becomes blue or pink. It really depends, but white is a rarity unless you're out in an open field on a sunny day.

As for exposure, snow is difficult because you don't want to blow out the whites. The subtle shades of drifts and hills are lovely, and the various textures of snow are interesting, too. If you overexpose, you'll lose that texture. If you underexpose, you'll emphasize the texture too much and your shot will appear grainy. I almost always use my manual mode when shooting snow to get it just right. Even then, your camera cannot see the same things that you do. Good luck! Even professional photographers have trouble with snow!

RHoldenSr

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/06/2003 02:03:44 PM · #10

Diva

It is giving an error now did you delete the photo?

Originally posted by Diva:

Hi, I just took this picture in our first snow. Could someone tell me if the exposure is ok. Also how can I take better pictures in the snow? Thanks.

//www.pbase.com/image/23919158

RHoldenSr

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/06/2003 02:05:06 PM · #11

All I can say is it is a good thing that little critter has a lot of black hair otherwise he'd get lost!

LOL

Originally posted by KarenB:

And this is my favorite snow photo from last winter.... I think your exposure is about the same as mine on this one.. I think they are fine.

12/06/2003 03:15:50 PM · #12

LOL! :)

12/06/2003 08:23:34 PM · #13

Winter Watch Update

Diva

Minolta DiMAGE 7i

12/06/2003 08:27:26 PM · #14

Calvus, I moved the picture, sorry about that. Thanks for taking the time to answer anyway.

Karen, that's a lot of snow. Nice work.

Crafty Sue

Sony DSC-F717

12/06/2003 09:25:33 PM · #15

Karen
Thanks for the snow photo's looks like you've had your share today
I like snow photo's. Good luck with your weather and Photo's
Sue

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

12/06/2003 09:56:38 PM · #16

Oh Man!! Now I'm jealous.

We didn't get doodley-squat for snow here in Michigan. I wanted to bust out the snow machines and the sleds. Guess I'll just have to wait.

basia03

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

12/07/2003 09:21:47 AM · #17

karen
i looked all pictures of max and must say that he is absolutely adorable, the picture with the pink tulip is great, "Max at 3 months old", and "Black and White" is my favorite!
irina.

ps: still snowing here in chelmsford...
pps: dan, don't be jealous, i'm sure there will be plenty of snow for all of us this winter...

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/07/2003 09:31:30 AM · #18

How much did you get in Chelmsford? I think we have 2+ feet here.
I just added the 9 AM photos to that gallery. I think it might take all day just to dig out the driveway. I am glad the cars are in the garage!
Still snowing here too.

basia03

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

12/07/2003 09:47:41 AM · #19

probably over a foot or something like that on average, but it's really uneven because it's been blowing all over the place... all i can say that the miniature schnauzer refused to go out even behind the beagle and the shepherd... until the path was cleared by the shovel................ i suppose i should go out and take some pictures of the three of them in the snow... or not...

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

12/07/2003 11:08:52 AM · #20

Oh my, Karen! That's alot of snow. BTW~Cool houses where you live.

Originally posted by KarenB:

Winter Watch Update

magnetic9999

Canon EOS-20D

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

12/07/2003 01:38:25 PM · #21

Great pics, Karen!

Here are my own pics here in Arlington, VA, from the

First Snow Storm of the Season

sonnyh

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/07/2003 03:03:49 PM · #22

I also took some photos of the first snow for us.

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

12/07/2003 09:04:53 PM · #23

I ran into this guy in a 7-11 parking lot this morning.

RHoldenSr

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

12/07/2003 10:54:12 PM · #24

Sonny

Did you try and get a shot of the lake from right alongside the red canoe? Seems like it could hav made a good shot with the white snow?

[quote=sonnyh]I also took some photos of the first snow for us.

Nice shots. I really miss having a white Christmas :)