How to keep the white building white?

[nerdie]

Hi fellas, could appreciate some help..

When i shot against the sun in #1, the building was too dark
Then in #2, the sun was out of the picture... then the building came out.. but the sky had no details, just white
#3 is what the colour should ideally be like
Thanks in advance for any help!


#1 f/20, 1/1600 EV 0

#2 f/11 1/500 EV +1

#3 It's this white...

 

[luntut]

the white building is in the shadows. it will always remain darker then the sky.

you will realise that when u get your buildings correct, your sky is too bright (overbloomed). when your sky is correct, your buildings are too dark.

you need a HDR to get it resolved.

Google HDR. =)

 

[nerdie]

Oh dear, ya i know what HDR is... heh...
Time + Effort

the white building is in the shadows. it will always remain darker then the sky.

you will realise that when u get your buildings correct, your sky is too bright (overbloomed). when your sky is correct, your buildings are too dark.

you need a HDR to get it resolved.

Google HDR. =)

 

[farid1980]

Sorry guys.. newbie here.. wat is hdr?? n btw there's a stray lite on pic 1 at the staircase..

 

[nerdie]

Sorry guys.. newbie here.. wat is hdr?? n btw there's a stray lite on pic 1 at the staircase..

Ya, flare..

HDR

 

[tunge]

i think a GND filter would probably help...

 

[albertsy2]

HDR:

Use a tripod or place your camera on a stable platform (like a table or a bench).
Compose your picture. Get an exposure.
Go to Auto Exposure Bracket and bracket -2 and +2. Then select Continuous shot.
Activate mirror lock-up and 2-sec timer then take the shot. OR, use a remote.
Then just use your favorite HDR software to make your HDR!

 

[nerdie]

i think a GND filter would probably help...

GND filter so that the sky won't be chao tar?

 

[Diavonex]

You can use a graduated ND Filters

Often it is necessary or desirable to balance light intensity in one part of a scene with another, in situations where you don't have total light control, as in bright exteriors. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky. Exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark, under-exposed.

 

[nerdie]

You can use a graduated ND Filters

Often it is necessary or desirable to balance light intensity in one part of a scene with another, in situations where you don't have total light control, as in bright exteriors. Exposing for the foreground will produce a washed-out, over-exposed sky. Exposing for the sky will leave the foreground dark, under-exposed.

Ahhh, that explains a lot! Will an ND filter work on UWA lens?
Alternatively i can use the painful way... using HDR!

 

[luntut]

is it really so hard to:

1. go to google.com.
2. key in HDR
3. hit enter key

???

ND filters will work on any lens btw. as long as you can get it screwed on, or the holder screwed on.

 

[Diavonex]

A bit more info for you.

http://www.nathangriffin.com/technical/how_to_graduated_nd.htm

 

[nerdie]

Ok, my lens is male, so as long as i get a female filter, i'm sure screwing won't be a problem.. unless there's something my lens is not telling me :think:

is it really so hard to:

1. go to google.com.
2. key in HDR
3. hit enter key

???

ND filters will work on any lens btw. as long as you can get it screwed on, or the holder screwed on.

 

[ziploc]

Besides HDR, you can also use a camera capable of capturing higher dynamic range like the Fuji S5pro.

 

[nerdie]

Besides HDR, you can also use a camera capable of capturing higher dynamic range like the Fuji S5pro.

Er, no.. just bought a D90... :|
No $ left!

 

[nerdie]

A bit more info for you.

http://www.nathangriffin.com/technical/how_to_graduated_nd.htm

Oh excellent, useful link, thanks!
Any recommendations on a GNR filter? What's the price range like?

 

[luntut]

Ok, my lens is male, so as long as i get a female filter, i'm sure screwing won't be a problem.. unless there's something my lens is not telling me :think:

yes, but there are some lens that doesnt accept filters.

like the 14-24 f/2.8.

i got no idea what lens you are using, so its best to use the word "most".

 

[nerdie]

Tokina 11-16mm... it's 77mm thread

yes, but there are some lens that doesnt accept filters.

like the 14-24 f/2.8.

i got no idea what lens you are using, so its best to use the word "most".

 

[luntut]

Tokina 11-16mm... it's 77mm thread

good for you then.

get whatever that you need to make it work.

 

[Diavonex]

Oh excellent, useful link, thanks!
Any recommendations on a GNR filter? What's the price range like?

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263716