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Hi folks.

Im new here, had my camera a couple of weeks. Canon 1000D . Been enjoying taking pictures and "trying" to experement. Most of them failing.

What im going to do is find out the technique for taking different type of photos and practise for a couple of weeks. Just to get used to the different settings i can change, and therefor the differences it makes to the picture.

My first "assignment" is gonna be sunsets/rises.

What i need to know from you guys is the best way to capture the vibrant colours.
Which settings should i start with and then alter?

Thanks for reading, and hopefully thanks for your input. ( No matter how simple )

Thanks again and i look forward to speaking to you lot and getting to know yous.

Martin
 
Hi there and welcome :wave:

I think the best thing you can do is experiment. I shot this using a tripod from my landing window. I shot on Manual, 100ISO and simply rattled off different shots at different settings. You can then work through and get an idea of what worked and what didnt. The joy of digital is you are not limited to a few shots. It was a pure luck moment as well, no planning, it just happened.

I also bumped the saturation/Contrast in PhotoShop a little.

mothernature.jpg


Also, dont forget to share your photos on here, there is an awesome wealth of knowledge if you are prepared to take criticism.

Have fun,
BOM
 
Thanks for your reply, i like that shot.
I will start with what you said, only problem is i dont have a tripod and funds are low.(moving house)

I like constructive critisism.

Thanks again
 
Thanks :)

No tripod, how about making a small beanbag and using the timer :)
 
Get your self to a car boot sale,i got my self a tripod for £2 on my last visit not brill but it does the job.
 
Agree with the car boot option, good deals to be had. Even a cheap tripod works ok for landscapes (I think mine was about £25). I found that with really wide angle lenses (eg 10-20mm) you just end up with lots of tiny things on the horizon, I generally use a 24-60mm or 18-70mm lens and sometimes even a 70-300mm. Make sure that you have a little foreground interest though as just the sunrise/set can be a bit boring.
Also don't limit yourself to just landscape proportions, portrait works sometimes as well.



Good luck and enjoy yourself.

Andy
 
DSLR n00b here, still taking baby steps.

I appreciate that it's very much a beginner lens and therefore never going to be a lens of choice for anyone with a bit more experience, but is an 18-55 kit lens going to stand any chance of capturing a decent landscape, or sunset shot like those posted above (both of which are really nice)....?
 
Andysnap said:
Agree with the car boot option, good deals to be had. Even a cheap tripod works ok for landscapes (I think mine was about £25). I found that with really wide angle lenses (eg 10-20mm) you just end up with lots of tiny things on the horizon, I generally use a 24-60mm or 18-70mm lens and sometimes even a 70-300mm. Make sure that you have a little foreground interest though as just the sunrise/set can be a bit boring.
Also don't limit yourself to just landscape proportions, portrait works sometimes as well.



Good luck and enjoy yourself.

Andy
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Thanks Andy :thumbs:
 
It's important when photographing sunrises and sunsets to take into account how the camera is going to meter the subject.

Best advice is to take an couple of experimental shots to see what sort of results you are getting. It may be you will need to dial in some exposure compensation. Alternatively, if you have time ,simply bracket the exposure. It's difficult to give specifics as there are a number of variables, such as is the sun behind clouds, or is it a cloudless sky. Both will yield different exposure requirements. As will the size of the sun disk in the image. It's a bit trial and error. You'll probably find after a few tries you'll get the hang of the sort of exposure compensation you'll need. Exposure can make a lot of difference to a sunset, turning it from a "nice picture" to something special

Ideally shooting on Manual would be the best method, but you need to know where to start, so I suggest you start using the camera in Av mode and evaluate the results, using the exposure data to give you guide to what exposure settings to use.

I realise you've only had the camera a short while, so I hope I have not made things to complicated.
 
Set the white balance to sunshine or cloudy if you can because auto will try to compensate for the redness of the sunset giving you a bluer shot.
 
Chappers said:
It's important when photographing sunrises and sunsets to take into account how the camera is going to meter the subject.

Best advice is to take an couple of experimental shots to see what sort of results you are getting. It may be you will need to dial in some exposure compensation. Alternatively, if you have time ,simply bracket the exposure. It's difficult to give specifics as there are a number of variables, such as is the sun behind clouds, or is it a cloudless sky. Both will yield different exposure requirements. As will the size of the sun disk in the image. It's a bit trial and error. You'll probably find after a few tries you'll get the hang of the sort of exposure compensation you'll need. Exposure can make a lot of difference to a sunset, turning it from a "nice picture" to something special

Ideally shooting on Manual would be the best method, but you need to know where to start, so I suggest you start using the camera in Av mode and evaluate the results, using the exposure data to give you guide to what exposure settings to use.

I realise you've only had the camera a short while, so I hope I have not made things to complicated.
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Thanks for your input, i will take your advice and shoot in AV tonight. Get the exposure readings and then switch to manual and try and impliment the info.
 
Chaz Photos said:
Best advice is to set White light to Day light this will keep the reds for you.
If you have a good sky with clouds meter for this try bracketing your shots with say +&- 2stopsHave fun
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What does this mean?? set different exposures?
 
Chaz Photos said:
Yes take a reading and take one +2stops and one - 2stops you can set this up to happen as you take a photo look in your menu you should find it
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Thanks again chaz.

Cant believe how helpfull/friendly you bunch are.

Found what looks like what your talking about AEB ?
 
Well unfortunately it wasnot a great night for photos, will keep you all updated!

p.s What about the pic above?
 
Can i suggest you take a look at different filters as well, they can enhance the type of pictures you want to take.

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