Creative photography

[dimitrz]

Hi Gang,      

Sorry its a Long query

I would be making another trip to the location below.

The purpose of the trip would be to correct the errors committed while taking the below pictures.


Hence I would appreciate if you guys could give me feedbacks on Composition , Techniques or anything else that you might think could make the photos better.

(Apart from Shutter Speed that is - one reason why I am going back  )  What about changing the metering mode to centre weighted average ?

If everything goes well my polarizing filter would be getting delivered before I leave - Planning to experiment with that - especially to cut down on the water glare - any pointers that you think important is most welcome.

Lastly would be interested to know which of these photos you liked and why - thanks

(Ignore the filename error on flickr website)

Shot 1
Exif : 1/640 s, f/5.6 ( approx f/22 in DSLR), ISO 80, Evalue   -1.30 eV, metering Pattern, Auto WB
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23531375@N00/2489534047/

Shot 2
Exif : 1/400 s, f/5.6 ( approx f/22 in DSLR), ISO 80, EV -1.30 eV,Metering Pattern, Focal length 13.1 mm, Auto AB
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23531375@N00/2490353190/

 
Shot 3  
Exif :1/640 s, f/5.6 ( approx f/22 in DSLR), ISO 80, EV -1.30 eV,Metering Pattern, Focal length 6 mm, Auto AB
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23531375@N00/2490352868/

[dimitrz]

Additional query on the subject

1)      Based on the articles that I read – professional photographers choose anything from f/16 to f/32 for landscape photography- how do I know when to use a f/16 and when to stop down to as low as f/32  ?  These shots were taken at f/5.6 ( approx f/22 in a DSLR ) – shall I down it further can go up to f/8 (f/32)

2)      What aperture value would work out best in the above photos ?

3)      How can I utilize a polarizer to the best with regards to the above scenarios especially Shot 1
The below given diagram is to emphasis on the location & angle.  can someone advise me ( referring diagram & shot 1) as to at what angle of sun the effect would be best for retaking Shot 1.   Cant remember which way was east.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23531375@N00/2492241775/

Cheers

[ShutterbugGail]

Those photos are very nice, both well exposed and composed. Using a polarizing filter would certainly enhance similar images. Changing shutter speed would let you freeze or capture movement:

http://www.digicamhelp.com/camera-features/advanced-settings/shutter-speed.php

I shots like those expose for the highlights or use Exposure Compensation or bracketing. You can do a search at the main site for more info on these subjects.


Here's info on composition. Check out the composition photo galleries, as a picture says 1000 words:


http://www.digicamhelp.com/taking-photos/advanced-techniques/composing-photos.php

[ShutterbugGail]

>>Based on the articles that I read – professional photographers choose anything from f/16 to f/32 for landscape photography-

You're just going to have to experiment. Each lens has what is called a "sweet spot." It is often a small range of higher f-stops since which f number can be used can change with lighting.

2)      What aperture value would work out best in the above photos ?

See above response.

>> How can I utilize a polarizer to the best with regards to the above scenarios especially Shot 1

Read the articles on polarizers written by bdrey. Follow all the links; there are some diagrams on one of the pages:

http://www.digicamhelp.com/accessories/filters/polarizers.php