How do you?

[webby]

I have been out and about today in the glorious weather and wondered how you get the fabulous photos of trees with the sun pouring through the branches? I tried with my Nikon D40 but I was useless they just looked very pale and I didn't capture it at all. I tried changing ISO etc - do you need a filter for this type of shot? If so what type? (As you can tell I am new at this and am learning very slowly!)
Any tips?

 

[Slapo]

I actually haven't tried this, but I'd say using a polarising filter and multiple exposures (3-5) should do the trick.

 

[alxxx]

This link might help
http://www.picturecorrect.com/PhotographyTips.htm

 

[rob.e]

When I've tried this I have just made a standard HDR image from 3 images using the AEB built in the camera

I've had a few good photos turn out this way eg here. Also if you take the photos on a foggy day then you have more chance to get the rays visible in the photo.

Rob

 

[webby]

When I've tried this I have just made a standard HDR image from 3 images using the AEB built in the camera

I've had a few good photos turn out this way eg here. Also if you take the photos on a foggy day then you have more chance to get the rays visible in the photo.

Rob

Thanks Rob but could you explain that in DUMMY terms?

 

[petemc]

Use a fog machine.

 

[Slapo]

Thanks Rob but could you explain that in DUMMY terms?

He did what I said above, used Auto Exposure Bracketing (which I don't think the D40(x) has, but you can just change the shutter speed and you'll be a happy camper if you won't move the camera) and blended the exposures together in Photoshop, Photomatix or something else (I'd do it in the GIMP or Corel Photo-Paint ).

 

[inaneredstripe]

spot meter on the darkest area of tree?

 

[webby]

Thanks everyone, will keep trying with your suggestions. Sue