How to AVOID getting this ? help Please

12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #165022 by LovePhotography

So I have been going out every weekend day and shooting around my Town - I Love it -

I was told today that they are Flat and that I have to work on that - BUT that is not my issues

How do you avoid getting this in a shot with Sun??


THANKS Everybody for your comments - but I posted the wrong picture - of course I guess that this one is not the best but THIS IS what I am talking about -


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12 years 5 months ago #165028 by chasrich
Ummmmm... define "this"

A good tool for shooting into the sun is the graduated ND filter. It darkens the sky half of the frame.

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12 years 5 months ago #165050 by KCook
Biggest problem I see is that the shot does not appear level. Which has nothing to do with the Sun!

no help Kelly

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12 years 5 months ago #165052 by pottsy62
What is your definition of "THIS"?

Apart from the water line not being horizontal, the ONLY thing I would do is try to get a little closer for an unobstructed view of thw water body. The sapling on the left is a little bit distracting.

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12 years 5 months ago #165054 by Dori
This shot appears to have been taken on a hazy day. Charles does have a point with the graduated filter. Or a polarizer might help too.

What are you seeing in this shot?

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12 years 5 months ago - 12 years 5 months ago #165057 by John Landolfi
Aside from the tilting horizon and the somewhat dull composition, I think you may be referring to the blown sky. Charles' suggestion of an ND filter of some sort would help, as would more accurate metering. Are you using Matrix? Why not try spot metring around the image, to get an idea of the range of exposures you are trying to capture (lanscapes like this have wide DR) and use Manual mode with a "compromise" aperture/Shutter combination that will expose each important area at least adequately. Are you using a lens shade?:)


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12 years 5 months ago #165059 by Dori
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12 years 5 months ago #165082 by Rob pix4u2
Invest in some good filters such as a polarizer and a grad neutral density and maybe one that accentuates color and work on using in camera grid lines or a tripod with a level to get your horizon level. try to see all of the distracting elements in the viewfinder before you shoot and re-adjust your framing. If you are getting lens flare then really try to change the angle that you are shooting from.

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12 years 5 months ago #165084 by Screamin Scott
Aside from the comments listed above, it appears to be lacking contrast which is something that can be alleviated in post

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12 years 5 months ago #165143 by Stealthy Ninja
Shoot dawn/dusk.
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12 years 5 months ago #165486 by Duorts
Don't shoot at high noon.


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12 years 5 months ago #165491 by lillton
Are you talking about that flair? I think a lens hood can take care of that.


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12 years 5 months ago #165492 by photobod
I believe the main problem is the time of day you are shooting at, the best light is dawn or dusk so try this, a good lens hood is essential to help with flare, an ND filter would help with your sky, composition and subject are fine in my eyes, you are definately improving since your arrival here so keep practising. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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12 years 5 months ago #165632 by LovePhotography
Thanks I will look into getting one of those or a few - I posted the wrong pictures.. NEW One is posted above it..


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12 years 5 months ago #165633 by LovePhotography
Hi Kelly, I know that it is Not level - I SEEM to like that - a bit off center and Not lined up - I have heard from a friend who does not like that either SO
I guess I should stop doing it - I put my camera at an angle - I think that it is different but Maybe NOT good..

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