Posted: 9/27/2010 12:36:15 PM EDT
I just bought a D90 and have been messing around with it.
Thoughts? Also, is Photoshop the best program for after effects or is there another oneyall prefer? |
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nice...and using Nikon's 50 f/1.8 I see...
Depth of field is a tricky beast I think. Were you purposely trying to draw attention to the rear of the holstered weapon? Also, how much work in post and on what program? I like the contrast in the image, especially with the carbon fiber panels on the holster. |
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nice...and using Nikon's 50 f/1.8 I see... Depth of field is a tricky beast I think. Were you purposely trying to draw attention to the rear of the holstered weapon? Also, how much work in post and on what program? I like the contrast in the image, especially with the carbon fiber panels on the holster. I was using a large aperture on purpose and was keeping my depth of field limited. You usually see very clear images of macro gun pictures so I was just trying something different. I also left a decent amount of empty space around it since I was going to take away the color. I literally spent 30 seconds in post. I auto corrected then added contrast 3 in photo suite 9. I normally use Photoshop but I like the auto correct better in photo suite when I'm lazy. A new one with color: 
Like I said, I am just messing with limited depths of field at the moment. |
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nice...and using Nikon's 50 f/1.8 I see... Depth of field is a tricky beast I think. Were you purposely trying to draw attention to the rear of the holstered weapon? Also, how much work in post and on what program? I like the contrast in the image, especially with the carbon fiber panels on the holster. I was using a large aperture on purpose and was keeping my depth of field limited. You usually see very clear images of macro gun pictures so I was just trying something different. I also left a decent amount of empty space around it since I was going to take away the color. I literally spent 30 seconds in post. I auto corrected then added contrast 3 in photo suite 9. I normally use Photoshop but I like the auto correct better in photo suite when I'm lazy. A new one with color: http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy117/lsm989/DSC_0240.jpg Like I said, I am just messing with limited depths of field at the moment. your images look great man...don't get me wrong! Here's something to consider though (and what I meant to say in my last post): Use DOF to draw the viewer's eyes to your primary subject. For example...in that last image, is your subject the baseplate of the magazine? If so, I would have either dodged the area in post OR (preferably) lit it better either with a flash or a longer exposure and a quick shot from a SureFire or something like that. Or, find something more gripping in the image and put that in focus. I also have a D90 and sometimes I will point the camera in a different direction than where I intent to compose the actual shot, hold that focus (either by the focus lock or just holding the shutter release, and then snap away. For example, try focusing on one of the pieces of brass...at f/1.8, your DOF is so narrow that you may be able to pull off the foreground and background bokeh. Either way, nice shot and happy shooting! 
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nice...and using Nikon's 50 f/1.8 I see... Depth of field is a tricky beast I think. Were you purposely trying to draw attention to the rear of the holstered weapon? Also, how much work in post and on what program? I like the contrast in the image, especially with the carbon fiber panels on the holster. I was using a large aperture on purpose and was keeping my depth of field limited. You usually see very clear images of macro gun pictures so I was just trying something different. I also left a decent amount of empty space around it since I was going to take away the color. I literally spent 30 seconds in post. I auto corrected then added contrast 3 in photo suite 9. I normally use Photoshop but I like the auto correct better in photo suite when I'm lazy. A new one with color: http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy117/lsm989/DSC_0240.jpg Like I said, I am just messing with limited depths of field at the moment. your images look great man...don't get me wrong! Here's something to consider though (and what I meant to say in my last post): Use DOF to draw the viewer's eyes to your primary subject. For example...in that last image, is your subject the baseplate of the magazine? If so, I would have either dodged the area in post OR (preferably) lit it better either with a flash or a longer exposure and a quick shot from a SureFire or something like that. Or, find something more gripping in the image and put that in focus. I also have a D90 and sometimes I will point the camera in a different direction than where I intent to compose the actual shot, hold that focus (either by the focus lock or just holding the shutter release, and then snap away. For example, try focusing on one of the pieces of brass...at f/1.8, your DOF is so narrow that you may be able to pull off the foreground and background bokeh. Either way, nice shot and happy shooting! Thanks for the points, I will have to try that out. |
| Are you just trying to make interesting photos, or are you trying to make a point. Both photos are visually interesting, but neither photo makes a real point. Use your light, composition and depth of field to draw attention to something important. Give your photos purpose and your viewers a reason to keep looking at it. |