Originally posted by Kit
As much as getting the exposure right, it as important for you to consider what you include in your photos. Subjects, composition, angle of view, etc.
Ask yourself before you press the button, what do you think is interesting in your scenes? How can I show it? What to include and what to exclude. A good photo doesn't necessary have to show everything.
As for the moon shot, it looks blur so you loose the sueface details.
Originally posted by Wolfgang
Noted.Right now, i'm trying to get the technicalitues right first. As soon as i master them, i will start moving onto consideration of scenes and such. However, your advice is very much appreciated.
Any idea how to have the image of the moon sharper?
Kindly advise.![]()
Originally posted by Kit
You're welcome.
Why wait? You can produce good images while still learning on the technical stuff. There is no end to learning anything in photography, let along master. If you wait until you master something before moving to something else, then that something else will not come. I think compositional skills are obtained by training yourself to look harder into a scene, think twice or trice before you shoot. All these can be done while you're learning the techniques. Good techniques and compositional skills come hand in hand and you can't do without one or other.
As for the moon shot, I can't really give you much advice as I'm not really into that. But were you using a tripod?
Originally posted by Tweek
the 2nd pic, maybe you can change the WB to reduce that orangy-cast, but it's a personal preference thing, some people find it more realistic to have an orangy-cast.
the moon pic, yes there is noise, the red and green colours on the moon surface are noises. The pic is not sharp because you were using full 27x zoom, means you engaged digital zoom as well.
Oh yah, using spot-metering is also a good tip for moon shots.
Originally posted by Wolfgang
So the best way to reduce the blur-ness is to not engage the digital zoom?![]()
Originally posted by Tweek
yah, digital zoom is a software interpolation to blow up the pics, and in the process the image will lose its sharpness and details. For most of our photography needs, the 10x optical is more than enough, so I hardly or never use digital zoom. If you want, you can always "digital zoom" at home using Photoshop, the effect is about the same.
Originally posted by Wolfgang
In the A/S/M mode (which i have selected M to shoot all these pictures), does it mean i still have to manual focus?
And in A/S/M, the digital zoom can be activated meh?
Originally posted by Tweek
wolfgang, I'll send you a PM regarding my bank account, please transfer the consultation fees over asap.Just kidding.
Originally posted by Flare
Another thing for moon shot.... remember to look out for those wisp of clouds, they will give you a soft moon... Personally, I just set the focus to infinity and shoot... I believe the moon may be bluf due to clouds..
Originally posted by MaGixShOe
nice full moon
can have the full colour one?