50mm, f/4.5, 1/90s, 0EV, Grad Neutral Density Filter, ISO320
40mm, f/6.7, 1/180s, -1/2EV, Grad Neutral Density Filter, ISO 400
Tuesday 10 November 2009
What a difference the light makes!
These two photos were taken only a few hours apart, and the clear difference between flat dull light (the first) and cloudy skies with occasional sun breaking through (the second) is so clear! I thought this was a great example of changing light and the patience we need to have in photography (though on this occasion it was all luck and we happened to be walking in the same area at two parts of the day). These were taken last weekend (7 Nov) in Paris, and are of Notre Dame.
50mm, f/4.5, 1/90s, 0EV, Grad Neutral Density Filter, ISO320
40mm, f/6.7, 1/180s, -1/2EV, Grad Neutral Density Filter, ISO 400
50mm, f/4.5, 1/90s, 0EV, Grad Neutral Density Filter, ISO32040mm, f/6.7, 1/180s, -1/2EV, Grad Neutral Density Filter, ISO 400
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Certainly a distinct difference between the two. I always think Paris is nice, regardless of the light, one of my favorite cities (apart from dear old Edinburgh of course). I haven't been to Paris for a while now, it was easy when we lived about 25 mins from the Eurostar terminal at Waterloo, not such an easy journey from Scotland.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree, Paris is such a lovely city for walking around. We've been a few times, it's a short flight, but I can imagine it would be terribly convenient when living in London! Must get up to Bo'ness to visit you soon...
ReplyDeleteThe top shot has more interesting reflections, but the bottom one more depth.
ReplyDeleteinteresting point Jill, I hadn't actually thought of that! thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey Selina,
ReplyDeleteA physical grad. ND is great, but a real PITA to bring along and use. I've been reading about and getting some success with Lightroom's (or photoshop's) grad. filters, but it means checking the on-camera histogram to make sure highlights don't get clipped or running -1/3 -> -2/3 EV if you don't wanna have to think about it. Sure this could be done later with RAW file but there is only so much latitude in RAW adjustment.
The software grad. ND doesn't give you as much dynamic range as a physical grad. ND, but saves on hassle and is easy to roll out in a pinch.