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Sunset Fading Away
Capturing the sunset fading away behind the rocks: priceless moment. by Bremtane Landscapes via 500px http://ift.tt/1xEvqNW
A Dab of Yellow
A long exposure photograph of Jefferson Lake in Colorado at sunset. by adamgoldbergphotography Landscapes via 500px http://ift.tt/1tYgqZV
Tears of Solitude
One of the several waterfalls and pools in the Little Backbone Creek, Shasta Lake, CA, USA by slipshodphotog Landscapes via 500px http://ift.tt/1sStn8O
Quarry sunset
Taken at the abandoned quarry in northern Isreal by Taftaras Nature via 500px http://ift.tt/1joqMhj
In Between
That strange and wonderful time when it's neither night, nor yet day. On this occasion witnessed above Derwentwater on Catbells. My Flickr photostream here A selection of my images are now available to purchase at James Bell's site here and at Getty. by John_Ormerod Landscapes via 500px http://ift.tt/Q66htc
Looking for a new home
Little hermit looking for a new home by leslorekphoto Nature via 500px http://500px.com/photo/68444453
Bike Showcase Photography - Bike Gallery
I was searching on flickr, and find some pics that i like. So, i put their html code, and bring to this blogs, i didn't mean anything, i'm just showcase some photo and share it's non-profit.
I remember when my father was young, he'e like to ride his cycle, and my father being a rider on his team. :D
I remember when my father was young, he'e like to ride his cycle, and my father being a rider on his team. :D
Halloween Photo Showcase: 12 Halloween Carved Pumpkin Pictures
Whether you’re into dressing up all spooky for Halloween or not, both sides can probably agree that pumpkin carving is a fun fall activity for all ages. Give a cheap pumpkin to any person and their creative genius takes a hold of them to put together a carved pumpkin masterpiece. Here are 12 fun and creepy jack-o-lanterns.
pumpkin twins by philip hay
Pumpkin Party by Justin Isbell
Jackie-o by parl
Jack o Lantern Display by Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
You found me beautiful once... by John Carleton
happy halloween! by alicia rae
Sea of Pumpkins by *w*
Zed by Mark Menzies
Glowing Dr Teeth by Mark Menzies
Circle O' Lanterns by Mark Menzies
punkins 2 by Dan Machold
Photography Effects: on Nature Atmospheric Optic at Sunrise and Sunset
Besides the colors, there are a lot of neat things happening at sunrise and sunset. The atmosphere can create a lot of interesting effects in the photos when the sun is low in the sky including mirages, flashes of different colors, strange distortions and amazing colors. In this article I will discuss how to photograph these events.
Safety First:
Never look at the sun thru any optical instrument, including your camera & lens combination. Avoid looking directly at the sun and use live-view to focus and compose your shots. As soon as the sun rises above the horizon stop photographing it without special filters.
Equipment
A tripod is needed to be able to compose and focus via live-view. A long telephoto lens is recommended for photos where the sun is the main subject. A remote release is useful for shooting from a tripod.
In sunsets and sunrises you will have a very high contrast scene, greater than the dynamic range of your camera, you need to use a filter or several exposures to achieve a balanced exposure. A reverse graduated ND filter is recommended as they are darker at the horizon and then fade to clear at the top.
Mirages
Mirages are produced by refraction of the light in a layer of warm air above the water. You need a clear horizon and a high point of view to see them. In practical terms the coastal area of any ocean works perfectly.
When a mirage is produced a second sun will appear below the real sun. The sunset/sunrise will take the shape of an Estruscan vase or Omega letter.
When a mirage happens the conditions are right for the mythical “green flash” a bright explosion of green light that comes from the sun just before sunrise or just after sunset. Hunting for green flashes is difficult so my recommendation is to use video if you have it in your camera to photograph the entire sunset / sunrise event and look for frames where the green flash is present. Once you get used to the exact moment of the flash you can try again in photo-mode.
If you see small spikes at the horizon then you have the right conditions for mirages and the green flash. Those spikes are not real! They are just produced by distortion of the atmosphere.
Sunspots
Large sunspots can be photographed at sunrise or sunset without a solar filter, you need to expose carefully as the sun is really bright even when it’s just above the horizon. Use the fastest shutter speed your camera have and try different apertures until you can see the surface of the sun yellow and not bright white.
Clouds
If you have a cloudy morning/evening don’t get back home! Clouds can create several interesting effects and distortions including refractions, shadows, pillars and other interesting and beautiful effects.
Focus Carefully
Before you start trying your sunrise/sunset adventures here’s a tip: Focus each shot carefully, the atmosphere produces all sorts of distortions and the focus that was good for one shot may not be good for the next one.
Sunsets and sunrises are full of unexpected surprises and each event is unique be there and capture what nature has to offer.
Safety First:
Never look at the sun thru any optical instrument, including your camera & lens combination. Avoid looking directly at the sun and use live-view to focus and compose your shots. As soon as the sun rises above the horizon stop photographing it without special filters.
Equipment
A tripod is needed to be able to compose and focus via live-view. A long telephoto lens is recommended for photos where the sun is the main subject. A remote release is useful for shooting from a tripod.
In sunsets and sunrises you will have a very high contrast scene, greater than the dynamic range of your camera, you need to use a filter or several exposures to achieve a balanced exposure. A reverse graduated ND filter is recommended as they are darker at the horizon and then fade to clear at the top.
Mirages
Mirages are produced by refraction of the light in a layer of warm air above the water. You need a clear horizon and a high point of view to see them. In practical terms the coastal area of any ocean works perfectly.
When a mirage is produced a second sun will appear below the real sun. The sunset/sunrise will take the shape of an Estruscan vase or Omega letter.
When a mirage happens the conditions are right for the mythical “green flash” a bright explosion of green light that comes from the sun just before sunrise or just after sunset. Hunting for green flashes is difficult so my recommendation is to use video if you have it in your camera to photograph the entire sunset / sunrise event and look for frames where the green flash is present. Once you get used to the exact moment of the flash you can try again in photo-mode.
If you see small spikes at the horizon then you have the right conditions for mirages and the green flash. Those spikes are not real! They are just produced by distortion of the atmosphere.
Sunspots
Large sunspots can be photographed at sunrise or sunset without a solar filter, you need to expose carefully as the sun is really bright even when it’s just above the horizon. Use the fastest shutter speed your camera have and try different apertures until you can see the surface of the sun yellow and not bright white.
Clouds
If you have a cloudy morning/evening don’t get back home! Clouds can create several interesting effects and distortions including refractions, shadows, pillars and other interesting and beautiful effects.
Focus Carefully
Before you start trying your sunrise/sunset adventures here’s a tip: Focus each shot carefully, the atmosphere produces all sorts of distortions and the focus that was good for one shot may not be good for the next one.
Sunsets and sunrises are full of unexpected surprises and each event is unique be there and capture what nature has to offer.
How to Take Silhouettes
Photographers are story tellers, from the photojournalist documenting an event to the fashion photographer conveying a targeted message. Wedding and Engagement photographers are telling stories of love and romance. And while much of this story telling is in the expressions and the interaction of a couple as captured by the photographer, love can also be portrayed using other creative techniques such as shadows and silhouettes.
Silhouettes appear as long as your background is significantly brighter than the light illuminating your subjects. Though this seems obvious, the application of the concept can be difficult. First off, make sure you’re exposing properly for the background and not the subjects. If you expose for the subjects, your backgrounds will likely blow out to white. Secondly, expand your creativity and apply this concept to any kind of light, artificial and natural, indoors and outdoors. Lastly, mind your compositions and poses. With compositions, keep the main subjects clear of other objects in the scene; and with poses, keep in mind that the outline of a face or body can sometimes highlight unflattering features.
When used correctly, utilizing silhouettes and shadows in wedding and engagement photography is a great way to add a different dimension to a photo session. They can expand your creativity, as you look beyond the basic poses and the common lighting situations. They can also tell a subtle, hidden story, with much of the detail beyond the outlines of the bodies concealed in black. Here are five ways to use shadows and silhouettes in your wedding and engagement photography.
1) Outdoor – Sunset Behind the Couple
Probably the most common use of the silhouette is the sunset. While it’s very common, and perhaps even overused, it can still be captivating and powerful with enough color and interest in the sky and a strong composition.
Probably the most common use of the silhouette is the sunset. While it’s very common, and perhaps even overused, it can still be captivating and powerful with enough color and interest in the sky and a strong composition.
Here are a couple of examples:
2) Outdoor – Bright Background with the Couple in the Dark
With your couple in the shade or in the dark in front of a bright background, the full color of the background comes through in the image, your subjects stay concealed in black, and a different portrayal of the moment is created.
With your couple in the shade or in the dark in front of a bright background, the full color of the background comes through in the image, your subjects stay concealed in black, and a different portrayal of the moment is created.
Here are two examples:
3) Outdoor or Indoor – Off-camera Flash Behind the Couple
With the absence of sufficient natural light, you can still create your silhouettes with the use of off camera flash. With a strobe placed behind your subjects, the same concept of the light behind the couple being significantly stronger than the light on the couple is created.
Here are two examples:
4) Outdoor – Shadows on Walls
Shadows appear on walls during the day as long as there is some direction from your sunlight. This gives you creative options to find unique textures, backgrounds, and compositions for your shadow couple shots.
Here are two examples:
5) Indoor – The Couple in Front of a Bright Window
Window light is commonly used in portrait photography, as it creates soft, even light. It’s most common that photographers shoot in the same direction of the light. However, if you shoot against the light and expose properly for the background, you get a silhouette effect which, if used in conjunction with a strong composition, can lead to an interesting photograph.
Here are two examples:
We hope you picked up a few things here and there from this article, and of course, we welcome your comments below.
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