Golden Bliss - 1/3rd Rule

[rohan_iiitc]

Hello Friends

I tried to capture this image after the sunset with a high ISO applying 1/3rds Rule.

EXIF:
Nikon D5000 with 18-55mm Kit lens

Focal : 18mm
Aperture : f/20
Shutter : 1/1600
ISO : 1250
Exposure : -1ev
Flash : Flash did not fire

I used LR to create more golden and contrast layer on the image to give it a glowing look.

Please C&C so that I can learn more.

[Photologyst]

Very nice composition. Like the golden glow.

Could you please post a higher quality photo, because the clouds look very out of focus.

I would love to see some bokeh on the clouds if you can’t get them into focus.

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[rohan_iiitc]

Thanks Photologyst for the comments.

I wil try to apply some bokeh in this image. I am afraid tht the clouds will not be much clear as they are taken after the sunset and yes the cloud is a bit out of focus even in the main pic

Thanks
Rohan

[rohan_iiitc]

Hello Photologyst

I tried using the Ss-bokeh brush but i am not able to use it properly, can you jus give me a hint or idea how to use it. PLease use this goloden-bliss image to addd bokeh.

I can use bokeh in LR, its quite simple.

Thanks

[mpf777]

Why the high ISO? Just wondering as I would have gone with a bit slower shutter speed and lower ISO.

Other than that I like the silhouette of the tree and foreground against the colorful sky.

[EOBeav]

Nice colors, but you seem to have a lot of the cloud area blown out.

[rohan_iiitc]

Thanks to all

@mpf777 : I was experimenting with high ISO and i captured this.

@EOBeav : Yes, this was all because of High ISO will be more careful next time.

[EOBeav]

Originally Posted by rohan_iiitc

@EOBeav : Yes, this was all because of High ISO will be more careful next time.

Actually, it's because of the wider dynamic range within those clouds. High ISO will just add to your noise in a shot like this, but shouldn't affect exposure if you're adjusting your settings manually. I'm not a Nikon guy, so I don't know if your D5000 has a histogram or a highlights/shadows indicator. If so, use it right after your shot to see what you're getting. Blown highlights? Adjust your exposure time up a notch or two. Keep shooting until you get it right. It's ok to take 50 shots and have only one of them turn out. That's about my ratio, anyway. :-)

[rohan_iiitc]

Hello EOBeav,

I will try this idea nxt time but one cant go for 50 shot as the moments during sunset n sunrise comes at its best for certain minutes only so at max 4-5 pics i what i am able to retake of the same scene.

Thanks fo rthe idea, i will consider next time.

Thanks
Rohan

[EOBeav]

You'd be surprised at the colors your camera can pick up long after your sunrise is gone. You don't necessarily have to have the sun present in your shot for it to look good; just get it at that time of the day. If you get a shutter release cable (~ $20, USD) you can get even more shots. Generally speaking, my best shots come 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after sunrise/sunset, giving a good half-hour or so of shooting time.