Sunset at West Coast

kreator · 24th January 2009

Hi all, this is my first post for new cam 450D.

Tried to capture rays of the sun casting over West Coast. Pls C&C and tell me how it can be improved.

#1

raghnall · 24th January 2009

I think it looks underexposed? I cant make out anything except for the orange sunset.

I understand that you wanted to place emphasis on the sunset, but I feel a tad more light for your foreground would be nicer..

kreator · 24th January 2009

hmm. Yes, I overdid the underexposure. How is it now?

#2

SilverPine · 24th January 2009

Exposure is o.k. now, add more contrast will be nice.

To make a good sunset picture, we need some composition, some interesting object(s) in the foreground will be good.

Shoot more.

Cheers.

raghnall · 24th January 2009

It's definitely alot better.

As with SilverPine's suggestions, I'm sure it'll be even better..

indomie · 25th January 2009

I prefer the underexposed photo... it is more dramatic... it is all about art...

ssping83 · 26th January 2009

if you have a telephoto lens you can try shooting silhouette of the a few factories roofs and chimneys in the orange sky.. would give a dramatic contrast to this pic..

i like the sombre mood of #1 more.. but the buildings are not showing up enough.. as in they are not obvious enough..

sanas · 26th January 2009

i also prefer the original shot.

24th January 2009	#3
kreator New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13	Re: Sunset at West Coast hmm. Yes, I overdid the underexposure. How is it now? #2

24th January 2009	#4
SilverPine Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,207	Re: Sunset at West Coast Exposure is o.k. now, add more contrast will be nice. To make a good sunset picture, we need some composition, some interesting object(s) in the foreground will be good. Shoot more. Cheers. __________________ Canon EOS 350D/20D, Canon EF 20-35 f/2.8 L, EF 70-200 f/4.0 L, EF 100 f/2.8 Macro, EF 28-80 L

24th January 2009	#5
raghnall Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 356	Re: Sunset at West Coast It's definitely alot better. As with SilverPine's suggestions, I'm sure it'll be even better..

25th January 2009	#6
indomie Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 91	Re: Sunset at West Coast I prefer the underexposed photo... it is more dramatic... it is all about art... __________________ Nikon D60, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6 G, AF-S NIKKOR 50-200 f/4 - 5.6 G

26th January 2009	#7
ssping83 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bishan Posts: 968	Re: Sunset at West Coast if you have a telephoto lens you can try shooting silhouette of the a few factories roofs and chimneys in the orange sky.. would give a dramatic contrast to this pic.. i like the sombre mood of #1 more.. but the buildings are not showing up enough.. as in they are not obvious enough..

24th January 2009	#1
kreator New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13	Sunset at West Coast Hi all, this is my first post for new cam 450D. Tried to capture rays of the sun casting over West Coast. Pls C&C and tell me how it can be improved. #1 Last edited by kreator; 24th January 2009 at 01:02 PM.

24th January 2009	#2
raghnall Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 356	Re: Sunset at West Coast I think it looks underexposed? I cant make out anything except for the orange sunset. I understand that you wanted to place emphasis on the sunset, but I feel a tad more light for your foreground would be nicer..

26th January 2009	#8
sanas Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rolling Hills Posts: 75	Re: Sunset at West Coast i also prefer the original shot.