The Official non-auto Image thread

tsk1979 · 22nd June 2010, 21:33

Pawan, the scene is backlit. so use flash to make the pic pop out more

theMAG · 22nd June 2010, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

Had a d90 with me for a day, was checking it out for a friend as he had bought it second hand. Shot taken with a 50 mm 1.4 lens attached.
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Regards,
TG.

That is mindblowing stuff ! Generally, how do you manage to have this kind of perfect lighting to accentuate in your photos ?!

Torqueguru · 22nd June 2010, 21:59

@theMAG
Most of my shots are taken in the evening just before the sun says bye bye. I love natural light. I try to place my subjects in positions where the background does not receive much of light. So that there is a contrast between the subject and the background. Also, I look around for bounced light which might create interesting results. Sometime making some one stand close to a light colored wall really makes up for the fill light, but at the same time I might try and avoid the wall in my shot. I think it's all about being creatively independent of the limitations that exist around you, if that makes any sense!

In this shot, the amount of light is multiplied many times, due to the mirror and it acts acts a natural fill agent and at the same time, became a good tool to help me compose the image. So what it really is, is nothing but using whatever is around you in a creative manner to yield results that appeal to your eyes.

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Regards,
TG.

clevermax · 22nd June 2010, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

I try to place my subjects in positions where the background does not receive much of light. So that there is a contrast between the subject and the background. Also, I look around for bounced light which might create interesting results. Sometime making some one stand close to a light colored wall really makes up for the fill light, but at the same time I might try and avoid the wall in my shot..

TG, This is exactly what I have done in this picture! Happy to see what you've explained because I put it into practice at least very few times.
(Sunlight in one side, white wall on the other side & darker background)

pawan_pullarwar · 23rd June 2010, 00:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

The second one is nice, i dont know i like it some how. Here is one taken with an old P&S.

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JK I told you the horizon needs to be corrected, One from the sunset series

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Pramod

The 2nd shot is amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Pawan, the scene is backlit. so use flash to make the pic pop out more

Thanks for the suggestion tsk, I never used flash in my most of the photos. Now I should start playing with flash too.

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Originally Posted by clevermax

TG, This is exactly what I have done in this picture! Happy to see what you've explained because I put it into practice at least very few times.
(Sunlight in one side, white wall on the other side & darker background)

You got it correct in this photo. Nice portrait.

Here is one of the shot where I was playing with my 55-250 lense. The shot was taken at 250mm and 3 feet away from the subject.

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HellwratH · 23rd June 2010, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torqueguru

@theMAG
Most of my shots are taken in the evening just before the sun says bye bye. I love natural light. I try to place my subjects in positions where the background does not receive much of light. So that there is a contrast between the subject and the background. Also, I look around for bounced light which might create interesting results. Sometime making some one stand close to a light colored wall really makes up for the fill light, but at the same time I might try and avoid the wall in my shot. I think it's all about being creatively independent of the limitations that exist around you, if that makes any sense!

In this shot, the amount of light is multiplied many times, due to the mirror and it acts acts a natural fill agent and at the same time, became a good tool to help me compose the image. So what it really is, is nothing but using whatever is around you in a creative manner to yield results that appeal to your eyes.
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Regards,
TG.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

TG, This is exactly what I have done in this picture! Happy to see what you've explained because I put it into practice at least very few times.
(Sunlight in one side, white wall on the other side & darker background)

Thanks TG. I find direct sunlight (even the evening light) to be a bit harsh and if I am shooting indoors, I always use sunlight diffused through window curtains. It gives out a nice soft light. Guys, always remember this golden rule, The bigger the apparent size of the light source, the softer the light will be. The reason I am stressing this point is that I have seen many people assuming that just by diffusing light, the light becomes softer. It won't. Especially in the case of small white coverings over flash heads, it just eats up light and it won't soften the shadows. As demonstrated by TG and Clevermax, the bigger sources are walls here which give out the nice soft light effect.

Anyways, since we are talking light, I had an opportunity to use flash through a softbox for a recent macro shoot and here's the result. It was a hand held shot and at about 1:2 magnification (cropped to make the bee fill the frame).

v&v · 23rd June 2010, 08:02

banana leaf illuminated.

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jacs · 23rd June 2010, 09:34

I was surfing my photo bag but couldnt find anything which qualifies to be posted here. Hence posting my first experiment on shutter speed.

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Samurai · 23rd June 2010, 09:36

Lots of nice portraits..,

Portraits are not my forte, I rarely take them. But here is an old one with strange lighting.

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_raVan_ · 23rd June 2010, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by pramodkumar

The second one is nice, i dont know i like it some how. Here is one taken with an old P&S.

Attachment 373139

JK I told you the horizon needs to be corrected, One from the sunset series

Attachment 373132

Pramod

The sunset one looks really good! Would it look better if the sea was also reddish?

rocky080 · 23rd June 2010, 12:00

Here's on from my side.

tsk1979 · 23rd June 2010, 12:30

Only in Hanle, you see so many stars.

Torqueguru · 23rd June 2010, 12:44

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Regards,
TG.

clevermax · 23rd June 2010, 12:48

@tsk: Brilliant shots..! how did you get so many stars without even a slight moving trail - what was the exposure ? more details please

jacs · 23rd June 2010, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Only in Hanle, you see so many stars.

Wow! Its in millions. Natures street light

22nd June 2010, 21:59	#9453
Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	@theMAG Most of my shots are taken in the evening just before the sun says bye bye. I love natural light. I try to place my subjects in positions where the background does not receive much of light. So that there is a contrast between the subject and the background. Also, I look around for bounced light which might create interesting results. Sometime making some one stand close to a light colored wall really makes up for the fill light, but at the same time I might try and avoid the wall in my shot. I think it's all about being creatively independent of the limitations that exist around you, if that makes any sense! In this shot, the amount of light is multiplied many times, due to the mirror and it acts acts a natural fill agent and at the same time, became a good tool to help me compose the image. So what it really is, is nothing but using whatever is around you in a creative manner to yield results that appeal to your eyes. Regards, TG. Last edited by Torqueguru : 22nd June 2010 at 22:01.

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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,009 Thanked: 50,082 Times View My Garage	Lots of nice portraits.., Portraits are not my forte, I rarely take them. But here is an old one with strange lighting. Last edited by Samurai : 23rd June 2010 at 09:39.

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rocky080 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 305 Thanked: 39 Times	Here's on from my side. Attached Thumbnails

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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	It was a cold and starry night.... Only in Hanle, you see so many stars.

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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	Pawan, the scene is backlit. so use flash to make the pic pop out more

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v&v Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,545 Thanked: 1,234 Times View My Garage	banana leaf illuminated.

23rd June 2010, 09:34	#9458
jacs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 1,047 Times View My Garage	I was surfing my photo bag but couldnt find anything which qualifies to be posted here. Hence posting my first experiment on shutter speed.

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Torqueguru BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 277 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Regards, TG.

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clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,113 Thanked: 2,902 Times View My Garage	@tsk: Brilliant shots..! how did you get so many stars without even a slight moving trail - what was the exposure ? more details please