Challenging Assumptions... by tommorules

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Feb 05, 2007

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"Don't shoot into the sun". Well why not??!! With several of my recent posts I've been trying to challenge some of my basic pre-conceptions of how I should shoot, and also seeing what is possible with modern post-processing software. Am I cheating? Well no, I think not. Photographers have used sneaky darkroom techniques for decades to get different results from film, from such simple things as waving a hand over certain parts of the exposure to darken them, to masks, multiple-exposures and beyond. So if PS makes life a bit easier I'm all for it! Comments appreciated, positive or otherwise, but please view fullsize before you do!! Thanks for looking, ~Steve~ Canon 5D, 17-40L @17mm, F11, 1/60s ISO 250 Previous posts:- "The Priory"

"Beach Huts"

"Gatesgarthdale"

Comments (18)

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SoulSearcherr

2:33PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

I love shots in the sun..gives such a wonderful surreal feel

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drifterlee

2:35PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

Gorgeous shot!

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mark.spooner

2:36PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

Excellent work love the technique!

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Janiss

2:52PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

You cheeks always with the light and the rutat is excellent!

kjpweb

3:47PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

Yeppers - you opinion is right up my alley. Unless you don't abuse it, or use it to add ridiculous effects to your image, that make no sense at all - I'm in. As with overcoming "silly" rules. There are always situations, when the one you quoted, the rules of thirds or whatever rules just don't work! Thus ignoring them makes your image a highly interesting one, especially because no one tries.... Did a full frontal in the sun a couple of days ago - and it worked out good as well!

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Luka_30

3:57PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

Rules are for breaking! Excellent shot.

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weesel

3:59PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

Actually shooting into the sun with a digital camera is quite different than the same with a traditional camera... least in my experience. I try to avoid it, but then I find myself looking for opportunities to do it! It's just 'diffrunt.' ;-)

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Syrup

4:46PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

A stunning capture! Great idea! :B eaver !

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inshaala

5:54PM | Mon, 05 February 2007

breathtaking! It almost seems as if all the "walls" facing you are lit by another source... postwork i presume is to "blame" for that. Great stuff! :)

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