Thursday, 21 April 2011
Thursday, 14 April 2011
12) Project: Dividing the frame. Exercise: Positioning the horizon - Page 39.
Deciding the subject.
Although I realise I have chosen perhaps the easiest subject choice for a horizon photograph, it would have been wrong of me not to photograph the beautiful beach in the place I live.
Setting up.
Minimal set up was required just me, my camera, lens and the beautiful scenery!
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lens: Canon 18mm – 55mm
Settings and results.
IMG4550ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4551ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4552ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1250
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4553ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1600
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
When photographing the horizon, I did find it challenging to take more than 4 photos, so I stuck at 4. The reason being is there was so little difference in the movement that it really added no value to the exercise.
It was easy to find 3 distinct positions in where to place the horizon, one on each 3rd line and one across the centre. Easily adding one more shot to this really showed good variation of the subject and what happens when you place the horizon at different positions within the viewfinder.
Although I realise I have chosen perhaps the easiest subject choice for a horizon photograph, it would have been wrong of me not to photograph the beautiful beach in the place I live.
Setting up.
Minimal set up was required just me, my camera, lens and the beautiful scenery!
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lens: Canon 18mm – 55mm
Settings and results.
IMG4550ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4551ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1000
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4552ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1250
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4553ee
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/1600
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
When photographing the horizon, I did find it challenging to take more than 4 photos, so I stuck at 4. The reason being is there was so little difference in the movement that it really added no value to the exercise.
It was easy to find 3 distinct positions in where to place the horizon, one on each 3rd line and one across the centre. Easily adding one more shot to this really showed good variation of the subject and what happens when you place the horizon at different positions within the viewfinder.
IMG4550ee places the horizon at possibly the highest place within the frame, whilst still keeping the break between land and sky. This in my opinion is a pleasing shot, it has foreground interest with the sand and the sea, which then leads the eye to the breakwater, which is then followed by the sea and sky. You can see on a day such as this the sky really is so clear and has very little definition, so this shot potentially works better by removing something that adds little value to the shot.
IMG4551ee is of a similar nature, yet revealing a little more of the sky and a little less of the foreground sand. This shot in my opinion is my favourite. I feel it could be made better by choosing a day where there is some clouds and movement in the sky and also this is shot in possibly the day’s harshest light, so this could lean itself to perhaps some softer lighting. I feel the balance works better in the composition of this shot.
IMG4552ee is really placing too much emphasis on a very blue, yet boring sky. The eye really gets lost and I feel like I am left wondering what the point of the photograph is. Although you can tell it’s the sea and the beach, the foreground has lost itself to the overwhelming sky.
IMG4553ee is simply 2 tones of blue. You can just make out that it is a picture of sea and sky, but really this shot has very little interest to capture the viewer.
11) Project: Dividing the frame. Exercise: Balance - Page 38.
Deciding the subject.
This exercise required me to use half a dozen of photos I had already taken previously, so I set about choosing some I personally like, to allow me to assess the balance in each and perhaps further my understanding a little of why they ‘work’.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lens: Canon 18mm - 55mm
Tamron 70mm - 300mm
Settings and results.
IMG2665e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal Length: 41mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 65.5mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
How the shot balances:
IMG2799
Camera setting: Manual
Focal Length: 42mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 67.1mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 400
White balance: Manual
How the shot balances:
IMG2999
Camera setting: Manual
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87.7mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 400
White balance: Manual
How the shot balances:
IMG0068
Camera setting: Programme
Focal Length: 42mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 67.1mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 1600
White balance: Auto
How the shot balances:
IMG3564e
Camera setting: Programme
Focal Length: 100mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 159mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/4
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 1600
White balance: Manual
How the shot balances:
IMG1445
Camera setting: Aperture Priority
Focal Length: 40mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 63.9mm
Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/8
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
How the shot balances:
Findings and conclusion.
It was definitely easier to identify how the balance works in some photos rather than others, I am confident with how the balance works in most of the shots, however the shots I am not so confident on my balance choice is IMG1445 and IMG0068. When the shot clearly shows the balance, it is then easy to interpret how this works well to the viewers eye.
This exercise required me to use half a dozen of photos I had already taken previously, so I set about choosing some I personally like, to allow me to assess the balance in each and perhaps further my understanding a little of why they ‘work’.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lens: Canon 18mm - 55mm
Tamron 70mm - 300mm
Settings and results.
IMG2665e
Camera setting: Shutter priorityFocal Length: 41mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 65.5mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
How the shot balances:
IMG2799
Camera setting: ManualFocal Length: 42mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 67.1mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 400
White balance: Manual
How the shot balances:
IMG2999
Camera setting: Manual
Focal Length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87.7mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5.6
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 400
White balance: Manual
How the shot balances:
IMG0068
Camera setting: Programme
Focal Length: 42mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 67.1mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/5
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 1600
White balance: Auto
How the shot balances:
IMG3564e
Camera setting: Programme
Focal Length: 100mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 159mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
Aperture: f/4
Flash: Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 1600
White balance: Manual
How the shot balances:
IMG1445
Camera setting: Aperture PriorityFocal Length: 40mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 63.9mm
Shutter speed: 1/50
Aperture: f/8
Flash: Not Used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
How the shot balances:
Findings and conclusion.
It was definitely easier to identify how the balance works in some photos rather than others, I am confident with how the balance works in most of the shots, however the shots I am not so confident on my balance choice is IMG1445 and IMG0068. When the shot clearly shows the balance, it is then easy to interpret how this works well to the viewers eye.
10) Project: Focal lengths. Exercise: Focal lengths and different viewpoints - for cameras with variable focal lengths (with a zoom or interchangeable lenses) - Page 32.
Deciding the subject.
I was going to use my fruit bowl as the subject for this project, something with a variety of colour and texture, however on a day out and taking a picture of this beautiful lighthouse I saw the potential of this exercise being completed with this subject.
Setting up.
No setting up was required for this, it was a simple point and shoot once I had the desired composition in the frame.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lenses: Canon 18mm-55mm
Tamron 70mm – 300mm
Settings and results.
IMG4428e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal Length: 84mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 133mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/20
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal Length: 18mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 29mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
I absolutely love these shots, however, due to the subject I chose, I didn’t get the opportunity to use focal lengths that were further apart as these only have a difference of around 66mm but even so, the results illustrate the different perspective very clearly.
IMG 4428e is taken using telephoto lens at the focal length of 84mm. This shot is taken with the subject filling the frame to the best of my ability without cropping the image at all. To enable me to fill the frame, it was necessary for me concentrate on the top of the lighthouse, where the light itself is contained. In my opinion, this beautifully shows the character of the lighthouse yet it really doesn’t show that I was indeed some distance from the lighthouse when taking this shot. It illustrates that I am looking up to the lighthouse, but this appears to be very slight, it gives more the indication that I am near on level with the lighthouse and quite close to it.
IMG4431e is taken using the wide angle lens at the focal length of 18mm. This shows the sheer size and magnitude of the lighthouse and in comparison shows how relatively small I am by comparison. It adds grandeur and shows that the lighthouse is vast and needs me to look up though I am as closer to the lighthouse in this shot than in the previous shot, I am indeed as close I am able to get.
I am amazed looking at these images, how the same subject can be made to look so different using different lenses, clearly showing that you can indeed control how the subject looks and is perceived by the viewer, by choosing different lenses.
I was going to use my fruit bowl as the subject for this project, something with a variety of colour and texture, however on a day out and taking a picture of this beautiful lighthouse I saw the potential of this exercise being completed with this subject.
Setting up.
No setting up was required for this, it was a simple point and shoot once I had the desired composition in the frame.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lenses: Canon 18mm-55mm
Tamron 70mm – 300mm
Settings and results.
IMG4428e
Camera setting: Shutter priorityFocal Length: 84mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 133mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/20
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4431e
Focal Length: 18mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 29mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
I absolutely love these shots, however, due to the subject I chose, I didn’t get the opportunity to use focal lengths that were further apart as these only have a difference of around 66mm but even so, the results illustrate the different perspective very clearly.
IMG 4428e is taken using telephoto lens at the focal length of 84mm. This shot is taken with the subject filling the frame to the best of my ability without cropping the image at all. To enable me to fill the frame, it was necessary for me concentrate on the top of the lighthouse, where the light itself is contained. In my opinion, this beautifully shows the character of the lighthouse yet it really doesn’t show that I was indeed some distance from the lighthouse when taking this shot. It illustrates that I am looking up to the lighthouse, but this appears to be very slight, it gives more the indication that I am near on level with the lighthouse and quite close to it.
IMG4431e is taken using the wide angle lens at the focal length of 18mm. This shows the sheer size and magnitude of the lighthouse and in comparison shows how relatively small I am by comparison. It adds grandeur and shows that the lighthouse is vast and needs me to look up though I am as closer to the lighthouse in this shot than in the previous shot, I am indeed as close I am able to get.
I am amazed looking at these images, how the same subject can be made to look so different using different lenses, clearly showing that you can indeed control how the subject looks and is perceived by the viewer, by choosing different lenses.
9) Project: Focal Lengths. Exercise: Focal lengths - for cameras with variable focal lengths (with a zoom or interchangeable lenses) - Page 31.
Deciding the subject.
For this exercise, I had a few subjects in mind, perhaps a lighthouse as per the example, a shed in the distance at the local park, a central island at the same park or a windmill. However, whilst on a family day out, this sign caught my eye, knowing that it had been there forever, I never thought for one moment I would ever photograph it. Once I began taking the photos, I become increasingly satisfied that I chosen a nice subject. There are many different elements, textures colours within the photos, which were really unexpected. I am pleased I chose to photograph something, I had previously not considered at all.
Setting up.
Setting us was very simple. I used a miniature tripod set up on the breakwater.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lenses: Canon 18mm – 55mm, Tamron: 70mm – 300mm
Mini tripod.
Settings and results.
IMG4438e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 18mm
Equivalent in 35mm:
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4439e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 34mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 54mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4440e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4441e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 70mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 111mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4442e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 104mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 165mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4443e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 192mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 304mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4445e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/10
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
The results of this exercise are clear to see and the photographs really speak for themselves, in the fact that you can see the difference in each shot that you seem to be drawing closer in onto the main subject, as the focal length increases. The one thing I love about these images, is that fact that even though you are being ‘drawn’ closer to the main subject being the signpost, you can also see that the breakwater on the right hand side of the image also changes in the fact that they become closer together and more blurred as the depth of field changes.
I am very pleased with the results of the exercise the choice of subject being something that I have seen frequently, but never contemplated photographing and I think illustrates the exercise fully.
For this exercise, I had a few subjects in mind, perhaps a lighthouse as per the example, a shed in the distance at the local park, a central island at the same park or a windmill. However, whilst on a family day out, this sign caught my eye, knowing that it had been there forever, I never thought for one moment I would ever photograph it. Once I began taking the photos, I become increasingly satisfied that I chosen a nice subject. There are many different elements, textures colours within the photos, which were really unexpected. I am pleased I chose to photograph something, I had previously not considered at all.
Setting up.
Setting us was very simple. I used a miniature tripod set up on the breakwater.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lenses: Canon 18mm – 55mm, Tamron: 70mm – 300mm
Mini tripod.
Settings and results.
IMG4438e
Focal length: 18mm
Equivalent in 35mm:
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4439e
Focal length: 34mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 54mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4440e
Focal length: 55mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 87mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4441e
Focal length: 70mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 111mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4442e
Focal length: 104mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 165mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4443e
Focal length: 192mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 304mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4445e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/10
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
The results of this exercise are clear to see and the photographs really speak for themselves, in the fact that you can see the difference in each shot that you seem to be drawing closer in onto the main subject, as the focal length increases. The one thing I love about these images, is that fact that even though you are being ‘drawn’ closer to the main subject being the signpost, you can also see that the breakwater on the right hand side of the image also changes in the fact that they become closer together and more blurred as the depth of field changes.
I am very pleased with the results of the exercise the choice of subject being something that I have seen frequently, but never contemplated photographing and I think illustrates the exercise fully.
8) Project: Looking through the viewfinder. Exercise: A sequence of composition - Page 28.
Deciding the subject.
It would seem, living by the coast, really does have a lot going for it. Due to the time of year, I was struggling to think of a way of photographing people in ‘the street’. This is not an easy task to try and find some kind of parade in March, market places are few and far between, however, I got the break when we got a couple of nice sunshine days, which sends all us Brits to the beach donning shorts and t-shirts.
Setting up.
There was no set up here, it was me, my camera and my family enjoying some time at the beach.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lens: Tamron 70mm-300mm
Settings and results.
IMG5202 & IMG5203
Findings and conclusion.
This exercise for me was the most difficult one so far for various reasons. Firstly, perhaps I was looking into it too deeply, but I found it tough to find a suitable place to shoot this series of shots. Secondly, I also found it ‘challenging’ to take photos of people I didn’t know and felt that perhaps someone may object at any moment and question what on earth I was up to! Finally, I found it difficult to complete a series of photos (20-30) all linking together, when I found something I wanted to concentrate my focus on relatively quickly, so I didn’t reach the required amount of images (after a few failed attempts!!) You can see this how the series is broken somewhat after IMG5214, IMG5216 almost starts a new series, even though it is a continuation in the series.
First reviewing the series, I was disappointed in some of my images, simply because I don’t think I produced shots to the best of my ability, as I was more concerned of simply getting the shots done as I felt uncomfortable, however, the more I look at the images, the more I like the series and I am pleased it captures the essence of the day and where I was.
It is very difficult for me to say why I ultimately moved from one shot to the next...because it was simply a case of me looking around with my camera, using the viewfinder as an extension to my eye, which I can honestly say I enjoyed more than I expected.
I very quickly saw the abandoned bucket, once I began the series of shots and I just loved the way it was just sat there casting a small shadow seemingly abandoned, almost asking me to photograph it, why else was it just sat there, untouched for what seem like an age.
Once I had taken a shot of the bucket, I continued to pan the beach to see what else captured my interest, this is where you can see my attention turned to the promenade rather than the sea and sand, finally focusing on the flag, which is, beside the bucket, is my favourite shot as it shows so much detail, evening showing the creases, telling us that the flag is seemingly new and has been taken out of its packaging and simply hung, for the start of a new summer tourist season on the south coast, yet blowing in the wind in all its glory, makes you proud to be british doesn't it?
It would seem, living by the coast, really does have a lot going for it. Due to the time of year, I was struggling to think of a way of photographing people in ‘the street’. This is not an easy task to try and find some kind of parade in March, market places are few and far between, however, I got the break when we got a couple of nice sunshine days, which sends all us Brits to the beach donning shorts and t-shirts.
Setting up.
There was no set up here, it was me, my camera and my family enjoying some time at the beach.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon 500D
Lens: Tamron 70mm-300mm
Settings and results.
IMG5202 & IMG5203
IMG5204 & IMG5209
IMG5210
IMG5211
IMG5212 & IMG52143
IMG5214
IMG5216 & IMG5217
IMG5218 & IMG5224
IMG5225
IMG5234
Findings and conclusion.
This exercise for me was the most difficult one so far for various reasons. Firstly, perhaps I was looking into it too deeply, but I found it tough to find a suitable place to shoot this series of shots. Secondly, I also found it ‘challenging’ to take photos of people I didn’t know and felt that perhaps someone may object at any moment and question what on earth I was up to! Finally, I found it difficult to complete a series of photos (20-30) all linking together, when I found something I wanted to concentrate my focus on relatively quickly, so I didn’t reach the required amount of images (after a few failed attempts!!) You can see this how the series is broken somewhat after IMG5214, IMG5216 almost starts a new series, even though it is a continuation in the series.
First reviewing the series, I was disappointed in some of my images, simply because I don’t think I produced shots to the best of my ability, as I was more concerned of simply getting the shots done as I felt uncomfortable, however, the more I look at the images, the more I like the series and I am pleased it captures the essence of the day and where I was.
It is very difficult for me to say why I ultimately moved from one shot to the next...because it was simply a case of me looking around with my camera, using the viewfinder as an extension to my eye, which I can honestly say I enjoyed more than I expected.
I very quickly saw the abandoned bucket, once I began the series of shots and I just loved the way it was just sat there casting a small shadow seemingly abandoned, almost asking me to photograph it, why else was it just sat there, untouched for what seem like an age.
Once I had taken a shot of the bucket, I continued to pan the beach to see what else captured my interest, this is where you can see my attention turned to the promenade rather than the sea and sand, finally focusing on the flag, which is, beside the bucket, is my favourite shot as it shows so much detail, evening showing the creases, telling us that the flag is seemingly new and has been taken out of its packaging and simply hung, for the start of a new summer tourist season on the south coast, yet blowing in the wind in all its glory, makes you proud to be british doesn't it?
Saturday, 9 April 2011
7) Project: Looking through the viewfinder. Exercise: Object in different positions in the frame - Page 27.
Deciding the subject.
This wasn’t a subject that I previously had in mind, this was simply an opportunity seen and taken. I have been preparing a list of possible subjects and my aim was to shoot an old weary tree, but I saw this on a day out with my family and it was too good an opportunity to pass.
Setting up.
There really was no setting up required here, as it was a spur of the moment subject and just taken on a day out with my family.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon D500
Lens: Tamron 70mm – 300mm
Settings and results.
IMG4377e
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4378e
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4379e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/18
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4380e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
IMG4377e, is a simple point and shoot shot, no thought went into this at all, it was indeed this shot that made me see that the composition, the subject and the surround were appropriate to complete this exercise.
By then moving the subject within the frame to different areas, it is clear to see just by simply moving your subject off centre or to the corner of the shot can indeed dramatically alter the composition and the entire ‘feel’ of the photo and what you are trying to portray.
I was a little disappointed with the photos themselves as you can see there is some noise in the photos, whether this is because I was working at maximum focal range and had slight camera shake, or whether it was the capability of the lens, I could not tell you at this moment in time, I am however finding this to be a consistent feature using this lens as its maximum focal length, it is very few and far between I get sharp images.
The actual composition of the images, I rather like. Out of the images, IMG4379e is my least favourite. I feel like the subject is somewhat ‘lost’ due to the amount of foreground which is very plain. Also by moving them to this position in the frame, you lose the sea altogether, which I believe adds to the composition of the photos and adds a great background.
It is hard for me to choose a favourite between IMG4378e and IMG4380e. If I did have to make the choice, I think I would choose IMG4380e. I like the way the subjects are just off centre and I feel like I could walk into the photo with them, the sand leading me in, then leading me to their position, heading towards the sea.
Therefore, my choice from most to least favourite is IMG4380e, IMG4378e, IMG4377e and my least favourite is IMG4379e.
This wasn’t a subject that I previously had in mind, this was simply an opportunity seen and taken. I have been preparing a list of possible subjects and my aim was to shoot an old weary tree, but I saw this on a day out with my family and it was too good an opportunity to pass.
Setting up.
There really was no setting up required here, as it was a spur of the moment subject and just taken on a day out with my family.
Equipment used.
Camera: Canon D500
Lens: Tamron 70mm – 300mm
Settings and results.
IMG4377e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mmEquivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4378e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mmEquivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/14
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4379e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/18
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
IMG4380e
Camera setting: Shutter priority
Focal length: 300mm
Equivalent in 35mm: 476mm
Shutter speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/16
Flash: Not used
Metering: Matrix
ISO: 100
White balance: Manual
Findings and conclusion.
IMG4377e, is a simple point and shoot shot, no thought went into this at all, it was indeed this shot that made me see that the composition, the subject and the surround were appropriate to complete this exercise.
By then moving the subject within the frame to different areas, it is clear to see just by simply moving your subject off centre or to the corner of the shot can indeed dramatically alter the composition and the entire ‘feel’ of the photo and what you are trying to portray.
I was a little disappointed with the photos themselves as you can see there is some noise in the photos, whether this is because I was working at maximum focal range and had slight camera shake, or whether it was the capability of the lens, I could not tell you at this moment in time, I am however finding this to be a consistent feature using this lens as its maximum focal length, it is very few and far between I get sharp images.
The actual composition of the images, I rather like. Out of the images, IMG4379e is my least favourite. I feel like the subject is somewhat ‘lost’ due to the amount of foreground which is very plain. Also by moving them to this position in the frame, you lose the sea altogether, which I believe adds to the composition of the photos and adds a great background.
It is hard for me to choose a favourite between IMG4378e and IMG4380e. If I did have to make the choice, I think I would choose IMG4380e. I like the way the subjects are just off centre and I feel like I could walk into the photo with them, the sand leading me in, then leading me to their position, heading towards the sea.
Therefore, my choice from most to least favourite is IMG4380e, IMG4378e, IMG4377e and my least favourite is IMG4379e.
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