Made one now here http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/newthread.php?do=postthread&f=19
Made one now here http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/newthread.php?do=postthread&f=19
This link is not working....and I can't find the thread!!
One day I will meet up with you guys, I love your work. Very inspiring thread and, in general, photos from everyone on this trip.
The Filters
OK, the long and short of it, Alexisonfire helped drive home something I should have probably known, but didn't. I was with him and extremely surprised at his "In Camera" shots, they do resemble very accurately his finished articles. I felt in order to get something similar, would require PP trickery and what not...
However, he simply explained - if there are even slight colours in the sky, using an ND filter, and slowing that exposure right down, would intensify said colours. Sounds simple, but it was something I was not aware of.
At one point we did a test. I had 6 stops of grad on the sky, he had 5 stops of grad on the sky, and a 3 stop ND. The vast difference in colours was absolutely incredible.
To cut a long story short, it was not long before I had set my custom white balance (another absolutely mind blowingly simple task, with earth shattering results!), and the 10 stop! I was getting photos that I could not have dreamed of within minutes.
Don't ask me about the science, I haven't a clue how it works. Woodsy tried to explain it to me, something to do with emulsion on a wall, one coat = no ND's, several coats = ND's (I think!)
Gary.
Gary.
Slight under exposure to produce richer colours was done all the time by the film photographers. Take a look at the work of "Galen Rowell" to see wonderfully rich velvia exposures. It's a method frowned upon today because it is not employing the "expose to the right" supposed rule and therefore some exposure detail is lost.
It's the difference between shooting to get as much exposure detail as possible for digital manipulation afterwards and "getting it right in camera" with little to nothing to do as regards to exposure in PP afterwards. It's something I did a lot of during my "au naturel" period and it taught me quiet a bit about exposure. I still believe you can produce better results this way that cannot be fully emulated in PP after exposing for highlight detail. To me it produces deeper richer colours that somehow seem more natural. Something I tried to explain while defending my reasons for going "au naturel".
So which choice to make? Expose this way getting it right in camera or "expose the the right" the get every ounce of exposure detail for PP later?
I know which one I chose in the end and I guessing it the same one your going to go for too Gary
Ultimately, I would want to do whatever is required in order to get the best finished article. There is a limit though, I don't want to have to spend 3 hours per photo on PP
fantastic set, no.1 is the best of the bunch, i'd stick that on my wall
I normally see my work as a bit shoddy, but this photo pushes my button.
I've been up to Scotland quite a few times (Edinburgh, Inverness, Mull, Pitlochry etc) although never with a camera unfortunately. I'm treading water life-wise at the moment as I don't have a job, but as soon as I sort that I may well aim for just north of Glasgow. Standing on the shore by Loch Ness Youth Hostel at 6am on a winter day will be hard to beat though.
No it won't
The minute you set eyes on the West Highlands, with a camera in hand, you will feel all giddy. Like a kid at xmas, X 1,000 !!!!
It is absolutely breathtaking, it is completely and utterly awe inspiring.
Let us know when you fancy a visit, will catch up with you
Gary.
Excellent set1 and 6 are my favourites.
I knew i didn't want to look
Fantastic stuff mate
You know what you need to do then - hit the road, hit Scotland, and give us a shout
Gary.
Well I might book a trip up soon will have to let me know when you are free
As long as plenty of notice. I have a few holidays coming up, and some weekends I get my son. Otherwise, I have nothing to do.
Kinda
Gary.
Snap, so it looks like a 6 month holiday in Scotland
So chuffed people like them. I think this is my most replied to crit thread ever!
WOW Gary, Ive only just seen these! Absolutely stunning in every way. I adore the one with the reflection in the water. As said before... I can just imagine them printed big and framed and hung round a gallery wall.
Lovely thing to say.
Legendary effort responding to them all Gary - Qudos.
Holy cow - these are amazing!
I'm trying desperately to think of something more constructive to say but I honestly think they are all brilliant
I've never really had much interest in the idea of shooting landscapes myself but you may just have inspired me. Not sure I've got the patience though - and obviously I'd have a lot of learning to do.
Thanks for the kind words though! Have been away and just caught up with this thread......117 comments! I'm guessing that rule number 1 of that book you are writing about thread marketing is 'always ensure that you write at least 60% of the posts'
Thanks for the pointers re filters. I have always relied on PP alone but am looking at getting a set of Lee's so Looking forward to putting some of your pointers into action.
#2 for me - the composition is awesome, but I would be interested to see a version without the added red tint.
congrats on a fine set
Just good light, and fantastic scenery.
