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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 8/31/2004
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I like the blues and stuff too, as for opinions, yes I do know what they say! LOL
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Sam Andre
{K:12484} 8/31/2004
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very nice subdued tones of blue, despite the differen opinions and suggestions buzzing around (some of them very effective though) .... and you know what they say about opinions ..... :)
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 7/17/2004
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A good thing to get in the habit of doing when your experimenting is to have a small notebook and just write down the settings. This will help you later to see how different camera settings can effect an image. You can even write the info on the back of the images or add the info to a digital image. Over time, you will know exactly how minor changes to your settings will effect an image and make it easier for you to be creative and also to capture the image that your looking for. It is easy to forget the settings after a period of time especially if you take a lot of photos. Over time, adjusting the settings will become second nature and almost automatic. have fun!
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/17/2004
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I was thinking after the last reply I sent you. I had taken some photos of the same area at some point in time, the sun came out as a little black dot with light all around it, someone suggested more exposure (hope I got that right) and experimenting with different exposures/shutter openings, so I did. I think this photo is from that particular time and I may have, gosh I am tired right now, having trouble sleeping and now concentrating, underexposed it? Hope that is right. Is that possible? Thanks.
Betty
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/17/2004
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I don't think I did. I usually buy 400, and used 100 for the first time over July 4th weekend. At least to my knowledge, I could have picked up the wrong thing in the store...always a possibility with me. :) Thanks!
Betty
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 7/17/2004
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no problem.. well you take nice photos.. I thought that you used 100asa on this image, must have read the film wrong
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/17/2004
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Thanks Paul. I did use 400asa film. I can't remember if I even had a tripod then, I don't think so. Trying to remember to use it more often and I do have a, oh lord, forgot what it is called...a remote shutter button. That is pretty cool, have only used it a couple of times so far. I will experiment with fill flash on both my film camera and my digital (altho it is a built-in flash on the digital) just to become more familiar with the process. Lleaving the shutter open longer will make the water appear more like glass? Had no idea! So that is everyone's secret!! It is funny you mention that when using fill flash to make sure it is something worth exposing, I wrote to Christine, (I know her from her site) and asked her why I would want to see a bunch of rocks. :) Ok, so I am REALLY, REALLY new to this. She straightened me out quickly. :) Thanks for taking the time to share these tips and suggestions with me, I appreciate it very much. It is very helpful to me. EXTREMELY!
Betty
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 7/17/2004
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Yes.. there are a few things you can do (depends on your camera) you can adjust the exposure compensation on the camera... or you can expose the image longer, using a tripod, which will brighten the photo. It would also smooth out the water(making it look glass like) and can show a sense of movement in the clouds. Another thing you can do is to try different film.. like 200 or 400asa..those films are better in low light conditions.
As to the fill flash... well, when you use the flash..make sure it is something worthwhile exposing because it can sometimes overpower the rest of the image. Also, it can underexpose the rest of the image if the settings are not right.. but it is fun to experiment. A good use of a fill flash is when your taking a photo of someone yet the background is bright..i.e. because of sunlight. The camera will underexpose (on automatic setting) and the person will come out dark. But with a fill flash.. you can "fill in" the darkness and illuminate the subject. When done right.. both the subject and the background is properly lit.
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Christine Campbell
{K:2693} 7/16/2004
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Yes, those are the ones. Looks like we both found them at the same time. I just posted a reply with both links at the same time you posted this. :-)
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/16/2004
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Found 2 contests, both using fill flash. Beginner's contest....did a search on photography using fill flash...are these the 2 you are looking for?
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/16/2004
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Day went very slow. Garage sale in hot sun, few people, one sale. :( ICK! 4 hours sleep, tired to boot. Will send pm from your site. So slow and tired took me a while to realize it is you! :)
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Christine Campbell
{K:2693} 7/16/2004
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Fill flash is often needed when you need to light up the front of objects when there is a strong backlight to the subject. In a regular shot, the subject would show up as a silhouette. But using the fill flash correctly, the subject is front lit as well as backlit to get the perfect balance. - That's from a recent contest over at Worth. Take a peek over there, and see if you can find both contests - I'm still looking for the first one :-/
And, take a look through the forums here on UseFilm. I've seen quite a few posts regarding lighting & flash.
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/16/2004
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Ok, you had me going, but I meant change it somehow artificially! :) Have not used fill flash yet, what is it? (Very new to this)
Hate static in my hair, ruins my WHOLE day! :)
Betty
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Christine Campbell
{K:2693} 7/16/2004
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Betty, I think that when the sun sets, it's supposed to get darker. It's called 'night', and when that happens you can just hang out for a few hours and it will start getting lighter again. I haven't figured out a way to change that yet, but I'll keep trying and I'll be sure to let you know what I learn.
But check this out! It's totally cool! When it starts getting darker, and if you happen to be indoors during this time, there are these things called 'lights' and if you turn a few on, they make everything MUCH brighter. Maybe your house has some of these and you could try it too?! If not, then you can do what I did: Invite 5 or 6 friends over to help you screw in these things called 'lightbulbs'. Be careful! If you stick your finger in the socket where the lightbulb goes, you'll get lit up like a Roman Candle! It's fun for a minute and it looks really cool, but it takes weeks to get the static out of your hair.
I like this picture Betty, your film shots turn out really nice. Have you tried using a fill flash to light up the objects in the foreground? If you're close enough to them, that is.
It's Friday... I wonder if this day could go by any slower?
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/16/2004
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Thank you very much. Paul! As the sun was setting it was dark, could I have changed that??? (New to this) Any tips would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Betty
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Paul's Photos
{K:35235} 7/16/2004
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nice.. a little dark but great landscape
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Betty Tindle
{K:378} 7/16/2004
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Thank you both very much!!
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James Philip Pegg
{K:10138} 7/16/2004
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Betty, most beautiful!
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Carolyn Wiesbrock
{K:14051} 7/16/2004
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Nice tones and good composition!
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