distorted sunset???

[danogg]

Why did my sunset get distorted like this?? How do I avoid making the same mistake next time??



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Jan 15, 2009
1600×1200 pixels – 235KB
Filename: 552.JPG
Camera: FUJIFILM
Model: FinePix S1000fd
ISO: 64
Exposure: 1/105 sec
Aperture: 3.2
Focal Length: 14.7mm
Flash Used: No
Latitude: n/a
Longitude: n/a

[barabe]

I think the distortion is due to to a combinaiton of the athmospheric conditions (clouds) can distort the light but most distortion will come from a large aperture. Next time try something like f11 for aperture, it will cause the sun to be a bit more round and even star shaped.

[sk66]

That definitely looks like atmosphere (clouds/moisture) to me. If it didn't look that way in person, the difference is probably due to the exposure time.

[danogg]

Thanks for your help. I took this pic...one of many...last winter in Jamaica. I definitely don't think the sun was distorted like that to the naked eye. I will try to play around with the aperature and shutter speed next month when we go this time!

[Drakeprimeone]

Could it have something to do with the shutter speed as well? My first thought is that a longer shutter speed tracked the suns movement towards the horizon just a bit.

[barabe]

Originally Posted by Drakeprimeone

Could it have something to do with the shutter speed as well? My first thought is that a longer shutter speed tracked the suns movement towards the horizon just a bit.

1/105th of a second (faster than the blink of an eye), if you manage to see the movement of the sun, your good.

[Drakeprimeone]

Originally Posted by barabe

1/105th of a second (faster than the blink of an eye), if you manage to see the movement of the sun, your good.

Well I can catch a fly with chopsticks... lol
I guess I stand corrected then, atmospheric conditions it is.