PHOTO: Re: Photographing
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: PHOTO: Re: Photographing
- From: s*@muskrat.com (Slc.dennis Bishop)
- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 03:10:18 -0700 (MST)
C > From: "Albert F. Limberg" <campconn@pacbell.net> To: Multiple
C > recipients of list <iris-l@rt66.com> Date: Tue, 25 Mar 1997
C > 19:06:59 -0700 (MST) Subject: PHOTO: Re: Photographing tip for
C > the season Chris wrote: "Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:
> As a result, my yellows often end up looking washed-out (if
> anyone knows of a solution, please let me know!).
> ======================================
C > One reason flower photographs end up with washed out colors is
C > that the photogr aphs are taken on a bright day, close-up and
C > in direct sunlight. Several things happen here: 1. Specular
C > reflection off of the flower reflects sunlight into the ca
C > mera lens just as would a mirror. Hence a washed out
C > appearance of the color. Yellow be ing the lightest suffers
C > the most. There are several means of correcting this
C > situation: 1. Use a polarizing filter on the lens. 2. Shade
C > the blossom and correct for an "open shade" photograph using a
C > skylight 1A or 2A filter over the lens or, for even more
C > correction, 81A, 81B o r 81C filters over the lens. 3. For
C > the BEST results, wait for an overcast day and shoot away.
C > Iro nically, the dreariest days produce the most color
C > saturation and the best results.
et> for further discussion.
C > Albert F. Limberg
I'll add to this, use a tripod and SLOW 25asa film!
.. Have Camera Will Shoot... E-Mail starlord@muskrat.com
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