Contrast in Nature

[tnguyen308]

At the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center this weekend and thought this was a lovely green on the dark of the tree trunk.

What are your thoughts?



Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.04 sec (1/25)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 55 mm
Exposure: +0.45
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash

[windrider86]

Noticed you have a lot of grain in your photo. Having your iso set at 400 could be the cause of that. You dont need it set any higher than 100 or 2 at the most when shooting in bright sunlight.
I also noticed some of the leaves are totally blown out. Sometimes you can use a shirt or piece of paper to create some fake shade so this doesnt happen.

[Moonlighter]

i would rather make it a bit closer.

[kencaleno]

Originally Posted by windrider86

Noticed you have a lot of grain in your photo. Having your iso set at 400 could be the cause of that. You dont need it set any higher than 100 or 2 at the most when shooting in bright sunlight.
I also noticed some of the leaves are totally blown out. Sometimes you can use a shirt or piece of paper to create some fake shade so this doesnt happen.

My Nikon D50 stays on 400 ISO, -0.3 exposure compensation,and Cloudy white balance for all outdoor shots, bar sunrise/sunset Ken

[windrider86]

wow, i am amazed. I rarely and I mean rarely raise mine higher than 200. It also depends on your camera as well. Different cameras handle noise beter or worse than others

[tnguyen308]

thanks for all the tips. I'll keep them in mind next time.

[fletch]

Originally Posted by windrider86

wow, i am amazed. I rarely and I mean rarely raise mine higher than 200. It also depends on your camera as well. Different cameras handle noise beter or worse than others

Your E-520 should be able to shoot at ISO 400 no problems. My E-510 (which is has the same image processing engine and sensor) can shoot at 400 no problem although I avoid 800 and 1600 except in emergencies. I do try to stick to 100 unless I need to go up but don't hesitate to go to 400.

[windrider86]

It can and it will. Would rather not take the chance of having a grainy over overxposed image tho. For me, keeping it low works mighty well