CeasarsDad Posted May 20, 2007 Author Posted May 20, 2007 Melissa, Yo shouldn't have to increase th exposure when using that flash. Only when you are doing natural light shots. You are in the correct mode. I want you to increase the exposure compensation +5. I noticed that your bounce flash shots have been slightly under exposed. This adjustment should help alot.
TalonSis Posted May 20, 2007 Posted May 20, 2007 I see I probably should've increased the exposure more on some of these, right? http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_3016.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_3022.jpg ^like on this one http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_3032.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_3039.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_3041.jpg Melissa
CeasarsDad Posted May 20, 2007 Author Posted May 20, 2007 Melissa, It's amazing to watch your photos change. You are fine tuning your bounce flash techniques but wonderfully. See how the increase of exposure compensation makes the photos look so much better.. They are starting to take on that smooth look of bounce flash... I think you are just about there.. tweak up the exposure another .5 and see what the results are. In the future, you can use the amount of your exposure compensation as a guide to start with.. I think you clearly understand its' effects.. If you have any questions on this subject don't hesitate to ask me.. I am here for you.. There is one more thing you want to look into for your flash... http://www.lumiquest.com/lq872.htm I want you to tell MOM.. You need to have this.. OK.. tell her it's very important and is considered a must have for all flash photography that used external flash heads.. Good luck Kiddo...<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/20 18:55
CeasarsDad Posted May 21, 2007 Author Posted May 21, 2007 More teenagers should have a mother like U Talon..
TalonSis Posted May 21, 2007 Posted May 21, 2007 awww :blush: thank you CD. And thank you MOM!!! {Love-0002011D} Alright...so lets say that once I get it, what does it do? I'm guessing it directs or filters the light so it isnt as harsh, or something like that? Melissa
CeasarsDad Posted May 21, 2007 Author Posted May 21, 2007 It helps direct 20% of the light directly on the subject. It should prevent you from needing so much exposure compensation.. You will like the look. I have had my Lumiquest for years.
CeasarsDad Posted May 22, 2007 Author Posted May 22, 2007 How many times were you somewhere and saw an photographic opportunity and you didn't have your camera with you. This must happen countless times. I know it happens to me all the time that's for sure.. Today was an example of when it DIDN'T happen.. This morning Anna and I decided that we were gonna walk instead of doing our usual run.. So, because we were walking I figured I could bring my camera and take advantage of the nice morning light.. Remember, that's the best time for photography.. Anyway, Anna thought i should leave the camera in the hotel room and ALMOST convinced me to leave it.. Then I said, heck with it.. I'm taking it.. It's a good thing I brought it.. Because I had ONE SHOT.. half a second to take.. and I hit... Look what I caught by the pool today.... This shot is literally milli seconds before he flew away.. Notice how nice the low morning light is on this beauty... Also notice a large aperture was used to blur the pool that's in the background. A small aperture would have made this shot useless.. TalonSis, are you listening kiddo? So, remember, if you're not gonna take your camera with you, you are NOT gonna be able to get the shots that just appear out of nowhere.. Enjoy...<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/22 03:11
Talon Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 CD, What a beautiful moment you captured there. I'm glad you shared that with us. Kind of looks like he's giving us the evil eye.
Meghanxx4 Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 Gorgeous pictures! You really have a 'nack' in photography!
CeasarsDad Posted May 22, 2007 Author Posted May 22, 2007 Hi Meghan.. I don't think we have spoken yet.. How are you? I see that you are new here.. Welcome to the forum and more importanly welcome to the Photography Thread. I really appreciate your comments. THANK YOU... You are so kind to take a second of you day to write to me.. If you have any questions about how you can take a better photo feel free to ask.. I don't bite.. ask the others around here.. They will tell you.. B) <br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/22 04:22
Guest briansmum Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 i took a few pics. they're not very good i'm certainly not photographer, but i though't i'd share them http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i40/rebeccameg/SS850301.jpg http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i40/rebeccameg/SS850263.jpg this i Brians new play gym http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i40/rebeccameg/SS850294.jpg this one i'm quite proud of http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i40/rebeccameg/SS850241.jpg
Guest Posted May 22, 2007 Posted May 22, 2007 CeasarsDad wrote: How many times were you somewhere and saw an photographic opportunity and you didn't have your camera with you. This must happen countless times. I know it happens to me all the time that's for sure.. Today was an example of when it DIDN'T happen.. This morning Anna and I decided that we were gonna walk instead of doing our usual run.. So, because we were walking I figured I could bring my camera and take advantage of the nice morning light.. Remember, that's the best time for photography.. Anyway, Anna thought i should leave the camera in the hotel room and ALMOST convinced me to leave it.. Then I said, heck with it.. I'm taking it.. It's a good thing I brought it.. Because I had ONE SHOT.. half a second to take.. and I hit... Look what I caught by the pool today.... This shot is literally milli seconds before he flew away.. Notice how nice the low morning light is on this beauty... Also notice a large aperture was used to blur the pool that's in the background. A small aperture would have made this shot useless.. TalonSis, are you listening kiddo? So, remember, if you're not gonna take your camera with you, you are NOT gonna be able to get the shots that just appear out of nowhere.. Enjoy...<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/22 03:11 I really must admit: these photos are of the most magnificent photos I've ever seen: Chapeau, CeasarsDad {Feel-good-000200BB} simply, a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y BEAUTIFUL!
TalonSis Posted May 23, 2007 Posted May 23, 2007 very nice pics CD!!! B) Wait...smaller aperture is larger numbers, and larger aperture is smaller numbers....right? Melissa
CeasarsDad Posted May 23, 2007 Author Posted May 23, 2007 That is correct Melissa.. See how the background is blured. This occured because my aperture was 2.8 or wide open. If I used a 8 or 11 aperture you would have been distracted by the background being in focus.. See ya Kiddo..
CeasarsDad Posted May 23, 2007 Author Posted May 23, 2007 I really must admit: these photos are of the most magnificent photos I've ever seen: Chapeau, CeasarsDad {Feel-good-000200BB} simply, a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y BEAUTIFUL! FairY. Thanks for the compliment. It seems to me that my best shots are shots that just appear out of nowhere. I never expected to see that bird where I saw it.. But I did have my camera and I was able to get off two (in focus and properly exposed)shots in the span of just about 5 seconds.. I'm a happy camper.<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/22 22:19
CeasarsDad Posted May 26, 2007 Author Posted May 26, 2007 While I was in Hawaii I kept seeing these birds. I was never able to get a really good shot of them because I never had my zoom lens on when I did see them.. This day I had the zoom so here goes.. Does anyone know what kind of bird this is? Anyway, using a zoom lens can really make a difference in your photography. The lens that caught this bird is a 70-200mm . This size zoom I consider to be the perfect lense.. Good luck and good shooting.<br><br>Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/05/25 21:36
Tari Posted May 26, 2007 Posted May 26, 2007 wow you guys are brave. No way would I take my parrots outside like that. hmmmm Might be time to clean some windows and move some furnature around. Great pictures.
CeasarsDad Posted May 26, 2007 Author Posted May 26, 2007 Hi there Tari.. How are you? It's good to see you joined our thread.. Thanks.. Natural light through a window yields great results.. You should try it.. What kind of camera do you have?
CeasarsDad Posted May 26, 2007 Author Posted May 26, 2007 NOT cheap.. That little guy can actually take a pretty good photo... Folks are surprised at just how good point and shoots are.. Take some photos and post them here. I'll have a look and tell you how you can improve..
Guest Posted May 26, 2007 Posted May 26, 2007 That is called a Myna Bird (I cheated and googled for it :blush: )
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