I took this shot last Saturday, at a local beach. It was deserted except for me, my daughter, my mum and my nephew. The print colours came out a bit light, even though the developer had not altered the exposure at all. I think the exposure was technically 'correct' but I felt that this image would benefit from a bit of underexposure, so I did what I could on the computer to 'underexpose' it a bit. If I ever get a re-print, I will ask the developed to take the exposure down a bit. I would like to have used my polariser, but the weather on this day was wierd. When we set out it looked like it would get quite dull, so I left the filter at home. Then the sun came out and I had to make do with taking the film unfiltered.
This is a good example of where to focus in landscape/max.DOF shots. I focused on the lighter part of the nearby large rock and got all the picture within the acceptable DOF. The last person to comment on your other picture was right to say to use the widest angle for maximum DOF, and also he was right about the vast area you are trying to cover. Shots looking down are taking in so much space that it may be impossible to get all the picture in acceptable focus. I took a shot at a local castle, looking down at the castle walls, and was a bit disapointed when I saw the distance land was a bit soft. But then I remembered that the land was an awfully long way away.
Sarah
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A very nice shot Sarah! Brav!!!!!!!!!!!
I have really taken a very long and close look at thsi shot.
Bastiaans suggestion about the Film is also very good. I personally prefer the red with an Elitechrome Film as with Gold.(see http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=22736).
I also notice you worked the sky. Just a suggestion, ou could also get the sky really blue without a Polarizing filter.(I am not saying it is not good.I just mean in such a case, where you don?t have it with you.) If you put you turn your lens to about 45? to the sky, ou could also get that blue colour. (see my todays shot.)
I love the red in this Pic, Sarah, and I don't think you should try to underexpose it. There is a good contrast between red and blue of the sky, and mostly I like the reflections on the water. Did you lay on the floor to take it? I think also the point of view is perfect.
I really like this pic. the composition is great. though I would like to make a suggestion. could you try and take this shot again during sunset or sunrise and with an other film such as (velvia, provia, sensia) I'm really curious how it would come out. Cuz as I said I really love the composition. don't keep me waiting too long ;)
The dark rocks you see on the left do look like black blobs on this scan. I have the print here at the computer with me, and I've just had another look at it. These rocks have quite a lot of detail in them on the print, I just can't get that detail over on the computer (sigh!!)
i like this a lot. The light seems ok to me - very natural - that shouldn't be a problem with the lovely colours of the red rocks & sand, & the deep blue slash of the sea & the great greeny-yello mossy stuff on the cliff - I can smell it. The one thing that bothers me is the rocks halfway up the left look a bit too solidly dark. (moan moan) H:)
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