Visual Counterpoint
A collection of my photographs and words
Please respect my copyright and ask for permission to reproduce anything you see here.
Blog
Polarized
|
|
I did not sleep well with defeat. See last entry 'Sepia solution'.
This is my homework for Greg A Kiser's assignment on Tips and Tricks
I took my camera with me this morning although this causes more pain, as I want to try to understand the knowledge that Greg so generously offers.
I am determined to try to impove my skill with the great camera (Canon 20D) that I am lucky to own so that next year when I take my caravan to Wales and Scotland I may be able to capture more of what I see with my eyes and mind. I therefore am determined to try to hone the skill I will need in my own backyard.
I could not carry my friend's tripod so I was severly limited with camera shake affecting the ideal exposure.
It was early in the morning (sunrise), as this time is quiet and I can walk my dogs without too much audible assault.
The sky looked a promising subject.
1. Without Filter
2. The above photograph enhanced in photoshop
3.Then I added the polarizing filter
The photograph was underexposed, as I failed to correct for the filter.
4 the above photograph after a visit to photoshop
5. Altering the exposure to obtain the best possible under the circumstances.
6. the above after a visit to photoshop
I used Greg's 'Rule of Thumb' to take my photographs at a right angle to the sun.
Someday I hope to be able to take photographs that photoshop cannot improve on!
Thank you Greg for taking the time and trouble to help a novice like me.
I stand in awe of your talent with the camera and will do my best to learn from the lessons you generously give.
Categories: None
Post a Comment
Oops!
The words you entered did not match the given text. Please try again.
6 Comments
Thank you for your very encouraging critique.
You help me to learn something new every day, a challenge I hope to be always capable of meeting while I live.
The sky I saw held power over the still water of the canal, as it seemed to draw the line that any man-made waterway must follow.
Vicki says...
It is interesting to see the process. My point and shoot has an ND Filter built in, which I think is the same idea. I'll have to play with that.
Vicki, an ND filter is not the same thing as a polarizer. It just reduced the amount of light that enters the lens to allow for a slower shutter speed. A quality ND filter will not even alter any of the colors. I doubt that your camera has a built in ND filter...I've never heard of such.
Thank you for answering Vicki's comment for me, as I did not understand it and I am sure she will do far better listening to your advice.
Liz
You have an eye for the right shot...
As always, breathtaking photos ,Liz..
I again,stand in awe of your talent...
Many kudos and Hugs
Oops!
Oops, you forgot something.