Note to tutor : I have read all on image numbering and have not ignored your advice but just haven't yet put into practice. But will do very shortly ....
MY FINAL 15 IMAGES ARE ON DROPBOX CLICK HERE :
This assignment is designed to help you resolve high contrast scenes and produce photos that do not need post processing, or as near as possible. All of the below photographs are straight from the camera with no processing. I have a couple of choices from the main photographs taken and then have selected the one that I prefer of looks the most like the situation, the image how I saw it, and these are my final selection of 15 which I have placed in Dropbox, above.
By taking lots of photographs and testing different situations it has really opened my eyes to the different things you camera can do.. sometimes producing a picture nothing like you are looking at.
My example of this was a particularly pretty sunset, the sun was large and sky soft pink. I had a variation of one that look fairly like what I was looking at.. another the sun was pictured a lot darker and a small harsh spot of light. Another the sky was completely washed out with none of the lovely colours. Another had a reflection on the lens... and it went on an array of problems. I shall continue to practice this as I found it frustrating not to master it. Maybe the sun was too high and strong when I tried. But I can say I was shocked at the variations.
My first selection is - Indoor space in which the only available light is strong natural window light - As with most of my shots I bracketed the image ( 7098 ), so as to have a choice of shots and also to show myself what the differences are between the exposures, as a learning tool. Directing the camera at the light source you have to be aware of catching the lens, which you don't always see until afterwards. This shot is well exposed with a little clipping, but it showed the outside clearly, the sun showed on the cushions and not too much detail was lost on the cushions. The lesser exposed shot defined the trees more but then the cushions were too dark.
The Second image ( 7106 ) again here it was a matter of getting the exposure correct so that the detail was in the curtains, and floor wasn't too over exposed, and still managing to get details from the garden. This could have been slightly darker but then you would start to lose detail in the curtains.
This third image was a very good representation of what I was seeing, the one lighter overexposed outside and the one darker lost detail in the bike. So I was happy with this one, maybe a little over exposed in the window.
This assignment is designed to help you resolve high contrast scenes and produce photos that do not need post processing, or as near as possible. All of the below photographs are straight from the camera with no processing. I have a couple of choices from the main photographs taken and then have selected the one that I prefer of looks the most like the situation, the image how I saw it, and these are my final selection of 15 which I have placed in Dropbox, above.
By taking lots of photographs and testing different situations it has really opened my eyes to the different things you camera can do.. sometimes producing a picture nothing like you are looking at.
My example of this was a particularly pretty sunset, the sun was large and sky soft pink. I had a variation of one that look fairly like what I was looking at.. another the sun was pictured a lot darker and a small harsh spot of light. Another the sky was completely washed out with none of the lovely colours. Another had a reflection on the lens... and it went on an array of problems. I shall continue to practice this as I found it frustrating not to master it. Maybe the sun was too high and strong when I tried. But I can say I was shocked at the variations.
My first selection is - Indoor space in which the only available light is strong natural window light - As with most of my shots I bracketed the image ( 7098 ), so as to have a choice of shots and also to show myself what the differences are between the exposures, as a learning tool. Directing the camera at the light source you have to be aware of catching the lens, which you don't always see until afterwards. This shot is well exposed with a little clipping, but it showed the outside clearly, the sun showed on the cushions and not too much detail was lost on the cushions. The lesser exposed shot defined the trees more but then the cushions were too dark.
The Second image ( 7106 ) again here it was a matter of getting the exposure correct so that the detail was in the curtains, and floor wasn't too over exposed, and still managing to get details from the garden. This could have been slightly darker but then you would start to lose detail in the curtains.
This third image was a very good representation of what I was seeing, the one lighter overexposed outside and the one darker lost detail in the bike. So I was happy with this one, maybe a little over exposed in the window.
INDOOR SPACE - NATURAL LIGHT
IMG 7098
1/8 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7106
1/40 f 5.6 iso 200
IMG 7132
1/25 f 5.6 iso 200
ANY BACKLIT SCENE
Here we have three backlit scenes. The thing to do here was to try and expose the foreground and background, keeping as much information in both. I have chosen the slightly lighter choice Img 6994. but still a little undecided as the darker image is probably how I saw it in situ. I shall stay with this choice. Everything is well exposed and all round detail is good. This was in dappley sunshine.
My second choice IMG 7042, this one I found a little more difficult as the shot brighter than this really over exposed the sky leaving no information at all this is the best shot I could get - hoping that you can still see some of the tree bark detail.
Lastly image 7047. This also was a close call between over exposing the sky and being able to read the sign on the gate. I have gone for the one where the sign is a little less visible, hence less exposed sky.
Here we have three backlit scenes. The thing to do here was to try and expose the foreground and background, keeping as much information in both. I have chosen the slightly lighter choice Img 6994. but still a little undecided as the darker image is probably how I saw it in situ. I shall stay with this choice. Everything is well exposed and all round detail is good. This was in dappley sunshine.
My second choice IMG 7042, this one I found a little more difficult as the shot brighter than this really over exposed the sky leaving no information at all this is the best shot I could get - hoping that you can still see some of the tree bark detail.
Lastly image 7047. This also was a close call between over exposing the sky and being able to read the sign on the gate. I have gone for the one where the sign is a little less visible, hence less exposed sky.
IMG 6993
1/50 f 5.6
1/50 f 5.6
IMG 6994
1/25 f 5.6
1/25 f 5.6
IMG 7042
1/400 f 5.6 iso 200
IMG 7041
1/15 f 5.6 iso 200
IMG 7082
IMG 7047
1/80 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7048
1/40 f5.6 iso 200
1/40 f5.6 iso 200
SUNNY DAY WITH LONG DEEP SHADOWS
I have chosen these images, not exactly tall buildings, but a sunny day with deep shadows so hopefully this will suffice, giving the same results. The first image ( 6978 ) was very sunny but shadowed by the trees. I have chosen the slightly brighter shot which gives a better picture. However the darker image defines the leaves well and is probably how my eye saw it on the day.
The second image again the cottages and shaded on a sunny day. The shot was easier facing away from the sun as I did get a little flare on the lens on other shots. This I also bracketed and chose the best shot.
The last shot is still showing a reflection in the glass and a slight shadow of the hanging basket even though it was in shadow.
I have chosen these images, not exactly tall buildings, but a sunny day with deep shadows so hopefully this will suffice, giving the same results. The first image ( 6978 ) was very sunny but shadowed by the trees. I have chosen the slightly brighter shot which gives a better picture. However the darker image defines the leaves well and is probably how my eye saw it on the day.
The second image again the cottages and shaded on a sunny day. The shot was easier facing away from the sun as I did get a little flare on the lens on other shots. This I also bracketed and chose the best shot.
The last shot is still showing a reflection in the glass and a slight shadow of the hanging basket even though it was in shadow.
IMG 6977
1/20 f 5.6
IMG 6978
1/40 f 5.6
IMG 6986
1/13 f 5.6
IMG 6987
1/20 f5.6
IMG 6963
1/100 f 8
IMG 6965
1/160 f 8
A SCENE WITH STRONG INCIDENT OF DAPPLED LIGHT
The trees here are giving the dappled light on a sunny day. I was satisfied with this image ( 7076 ) giving a look how I saw the image. You will see this image is flatter in Part 2.
Image two, ( 7028 ) of the brickwork - the stones looking pretty with the sun shining on them, highlighting the edges. giving a good representation.
And finally, image ( 7070 ), is the slightly lighter image - the sun was bright casting shadows and you will see the difference in Image ( 7038 ) below.
IMG 7076
1/50 5.6 iso 200
1/50 5.6 iso 200
IMG 7052
1/25 f5.6 iso 200
1/25 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7053
1/50 f 5.6 iso 200
1/50 f 5.6 iso 200
IMG 7057
1/50 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7070
1/80 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7071
1/160 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7059
1/200 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7060
1/400 f5.6 iso 200
PART 2
Part two was taken on a cloudy day, to be a contrast to the sunny dappled light of above. These shots do not have the shadows cast over them possibly improving some of the pictures to look at. However I like the dappled sun shots because that is when I think the church is at its prettiest - in real life !!
Part two was taken on a cloudy day, to be a contrast to the sunny dappled light of above. These shots do not have the shadows cast over them possibly improving some of the pictures to look at. However I like the dappled sun shots because that is when I think the church is at its prettiest - in real life !!
CHANGE LIGHTING CONDITIONS - CLOUDY
IMG 6997
1/15 f 5.6
1/15 f 5.6
IMG 6998
1/30 f 5.6
IMG 6999
1 / 60 f 5.6
IMG 7028
1/50 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7029
1/25 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7038
1/50 f 5.6 iso 200
IMG 7039
1/30 f5.6 iso 200
IMG 7032
1/125 f5.6 iso 200
SUMMARY
I found this section of the course quite challenging and needed to go over things, as some didn't always make sense. I do feel I have learnt a lot but still need to practice to master these elements, combined with more reading.
I do now understand, but need to experiment so that these processes become easier to put into practice. It would be nice to be able to do them without thinking about it. As time goes along and I learn more things do slot into place, but it is repetitive use that helps keep it fixed in the brain. So I shall experiment more.
I have a sense of relief that this section is over .. move on and learn more - hopefully ...
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