Rebekah wrote: > On 8/27/07, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> The first shot is better - both the flag and the overall composition. >> I would try to rework it a bit to bring the sky out more - I can see >> that there are some clouds that really want to be seen. >> >> -- >> Bruce >> >> > > Bruce - > > You are completely right about the clouds, but I seem to be having > trouble bringing them out - whenever I manage to, the contrast amongst > the grasses in the foreground disappears. It's fairly irritating. If > anyone is bored and wants to have a go at it, I've posted the original > picture. It's somewhat washed out, so that may be part of my problem. > Otherwise, it seems that the overwhelming (unanimous?) vote here is > with the first one, so I will go along with that one. Thanks everyone > who looked, and thanks for all the comments and advice. > > > http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/PESO/photo?authkey=W1C-i05p28o#5103417145413381730 > > rg2 > > You might try fixing it in-camera next time. Use a polarizing filter or a graduated ND filter. (terminology? not too familiar with ND filters.) If you're shooting black and white, all you need is some sort of contrast filter. Reds are nice for bringing out clouds, but I find them hard to use - I can't see much in the viewfinder with a red filter. I suppose they're fine for use on a tripod. Compose, focus, attach the filter, then meter. A medium yellow filter is often good enough, and will allow for focusing with the filter in place.
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