On Mar 27, 2010, at 7:34 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Davis" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Poppy Rocks > > >> Thanks for commenting, Ken. You often use the term, "too harsh" in >> describing lighting. I know from your >many past comments that you prefer >> early or late light.(we all do when appropriate) Is other than early or late >> >what you mean by "harsh?" >> Pretty much except when its diffused thru clouds or overcast or tree/brush >> cover. > >> If you think the light too bright, that's not a problem for post processing >> and is more often than not monitor >related. > > My use of harsh doesn't mean too bright a light but harsh as in the quality > of the light not the quantity. > The light around sunrise & sunset is much 'softer' than the light in the > middle of the day.
IMO, the main advantage of morning and evening light is that it's lower than at other times of the day. You can get either direct backlight or behind the camera front light. It is more diffuse due to the filtering action of the atmosphere, but to my mind the angle is the most important advantage. Paul > >> Simply curious as to your interpretation of the word "harsh." >> Otherwise, it's obvious you agree with my stated assessment of this image. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jack >> >> --- On Sat, 3/27/10, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> From: Ken Waller <[email protected]> >>> Subject: Re: Poppy Rocks >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> >>> Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 3:58 PM >>> > Comments? >>> >>> Yep. >>> >>> Light that is too harsh, (some) Poppies that appear past >>> prime & too many other distracting elements. >>> >>> >>> Kenneth Waller >>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Davis" <[email protected]> >>> Subject: PESO: Poppy Rocks >>> >>> >>> > Elected to post this due to the arc line-up of the >>> these few poppies. >>> > This is the only descent image resulting from my >>> holding the K20 through a couple strands of fence barbed >>> wire and pointing it virtually straight down. The shooting >>> conditions in this area were some of the most difficult I >>> think I've ever experienced. Substantial new barbed wire >>> fence, w/very sharp angle iron "posts", on a steep shale >>> like ditch side that fell almost straight down. Had to place >>> one foot on a strand of wire and lean into the barbs (at >>> times) to get the camera enough past the fence to allow >>> later cropping out the fence. All shots taken in this >>> fashion. >>> > Not enthusiastic about it, (thin ground cover, etc.) >>> but for what its worth.. >>> > >>> > Comments? >>> > >>> > Jack >>> > >>> > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=471 > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
