gnbuzz wrote:
First of all, the usual superlatives. You never disappoint, Mark.
I'm not experienced enough of a photographer to understand the situation you describe. I'm hoping others may know why histograms will show unclipped exposures that obviously have clipping. I'm supposing it is the limitations in range of the histogram. How does one compensate? Is it simply that clipping is unavoidable for some subjects -- the sun, lava?
Another question, Mark, about this shoot. Oddly enough, being a Seattleite and someone who has traveled extensively, I've never been to Hawaii. This is the context of the question. Is this area completely accessible? It seems there are enough safety issues that maybe it is not. ...Show more →
Sorry late to get to this!
The Histogram you see on the back of your camera is based on generic adjustments of the raw file, not the raw file itself. The adjustments that it is based on, is the in-camera Jpeg Representation you see on the back of your camera, which is NOT - I repeat NOT at all the "original" image. So, when the histogram tells you there is highlight blow out, often there still is not. I just exposure bracket like crazy when I shoot, because in post-production you NEVER know which file will be the best. Often, even most often, it is the one that looks horrible on the LCD!
Kalapana Hawaii... This is a sensitive area that requires a guide. I went with GREAT friends (and natives) Tom Kualii and Bruce Omori. Two of the best lava photographers in the world, and 2 of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. I think maybe if you lived there and people knew who you were, then maybe there is a chance you could slip out there without too much problems. But us mainlanders have to go with a guide. I am considering moving to Hawaii about 1/2 of the year and hope to get out there WAY more!
Not enough superlatives to describe this image, Mark.
So I won't try- except to say I really enjoy it, and thanks for taking the chance (and getting the shot).
Question: Your image is vertical, yet the second shot indicates that you were shooting horizontal.
Did you make one run one way and the other the other way? (You know what I mean .
Charlie
Charlie Shugart wrote:
Not enough superlatives to describe this image, Mark.
So I won't try- except to say I really enjoy it, and thanks for taking the chance (and getting the shot).
Question: Your image is vertical, yet the second shot indicates that you were shooting horizontal.
Did you make one run one way and the other the other way? (You know what I mean .
Charlie
Thanks Charlie. Actually, I had the Really Right Stuff L bracket on there which allows you to shoot vertical by sliding out the camera and sliding it back in vertically. So, I did do 1 run at this shot and one run at another but both were vertical. Just kind of looks like I am horizontal for some reason in that second photo.
Very nice capture, thanks for the details setting the scenario on what took place and what the experience was like and the clouds really help the image for good balance.
. I don't take competition too seriously. This is a fun place. I think your shot is great. 