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ANZAC bridge, Sydney.
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:56 pmby norbs
Ok, Im new here (and pretty new to this DSLR business). A few guys might know me from the OCAU forums. Anyhow, here is a photo I took the other night. I know it isnt a standout, but I would like some help on what I have done wrong. Rip in, I have thick skin.
Camera: Canon EOS 300D Digital
Exposure: 15 sec (15)
Aperture: f/22
Focal Length: 18 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Thanks.
Posted:
Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:02 pmby macka
Welcome. This is really nice, except for the the greenish flare dead centre. Luckily, it should be pretty easy to clone out.
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:18 pmby Matt. K
Norbs
Very nice image but I'm not keen on the starbursts on the lights. Did you put them on with a filter or did they occurr naturally?
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:45 pmby norbs
Matt. K wrote:Norbs
Very nice image but I'm not keen on the starbursts on the lights. Did you put them on with a filter or did they occurr naturally?
Naturally. Just the UV filter on the Kit lens.
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:30 pmby admajic
Hi. Nice pic. Im pretty new too, but I have some suggestions for you to try.
Try changing ISO to 200 = less grainy image
Dont use aperture like f/22 its too high for a digital (so ive been told)
for this kind of shot try around f/11 or so
30 sec exposure
Run the photo thru photoshop with a program like Noise Ninja to remove that grainy look in the sky in the middle and you could clone out that green lense flare in the middle. Good Luck!
Looking forward to seeing what you can come up with.
Adam
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:40 pmby phillipb
admajic wrote:Dont use aperture like f/22 its too high for a digital (so ive been told)
for this kind of shot try around f/11 or so
30 sec exposure
Adam
First time I've ever heard this, where did you hear it?
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:46 pmby Link
Great shot mate! I second the comment about the greenish flare but otherwise I like this photo very much, including the grainy sky and the starbust effect. The reflections on the water look great so I'd probably have framed it to have less sky and more water.
Link.
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:00 pmby admajic
phillipb wrote:admajic wrote:Dont use aperture like f/22 its too high for a digital (so ive been told)
for this kind of shot try around f/11 or so
30 sec exposure
Adam
First time I've ever heard this, where did you hear it?
Was having a chat with Wendell, he said F/22 is more for film camera?
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:03 pmby phillipb
Ok Wendell, time for some explanation.
Personally I can't see any reason why this would be the case, but I could be wrong.
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:12 pmby Ronza
Light diffraction becomes an issue at f/22 (but you know...it does too on film)
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Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:41 amby terminator
For me the shot is underexposed.
If it`s a pic of the bridge you need more detail there in my opinion.
If its a pic of starburst lights and reflections it`s good.