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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:25 pm

I was bored the other day at work, and just started picking clouds out to shoot. Also been fiddling with Rawshooter, and these are the results.


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Postby LOZ on Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:27 pm

I can only see blue sky :wink:
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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:31 pm

LOZ wrote:I can only see blue sky :wink:


Thanks for picking that up :)
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Postby krpolak on Wed Sep 07, 2005 10:50 pm

Alpha_7,

Can I be critical here?

I do shoot sky, because I find that pattern and colour up there can be simply impressive. Also I found that is not easy to shoot sky or clouds. Not only because of high contrast, that is the smallest problem. Real difficulty is showing well known subject in new, fresh, unusual, catching, original way. Somehow similar to shooting roofs, you see :) This needs being able to see composition, shape, colour pattern, detail etc., which I recon is somehow missing in your photos (but remember, it is only my personal point of view and it only depends on you how you will interpret that).

I am not saying I am much better. Propably not, considering number of shutter releases I have done and number good photos of sky I have got ;-)

But one of the best I have got is one presented below. I hope this can give you and idea what I am talking about and can help you in your quest for perfect sky :)

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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:05 pm

Thanks Krystian,

You can most certainly be critical :) I value any criticism or suggestions, I actually only shot the clouds as nothing else was happening. I've been having fun with this Rawshooter program just playing with the sliders watching what details come in and out of view.

Oh, and I really like that shot you posted. There isn't any areas which are to bright or dark, and the colours a great. (Plus you got the plane flying in the "clear zone". Nice work!
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Postby krpolak on Wed Sep 07, 2005 11:14 pm

I recon one of the most important issues with shotting sky and clouds is to not overexpose. It can look bad if there are completly washed out areas. Subtle play of sunrays might be lost.

Patience is also advisable. Just wait for half on one hour and watch. Dont rush.

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