On the swings

[ik631]

This was the best in a series of shots. I was experimenting with different perspectives and couldn't seem to get the exposure right. She was either too dark or the sky was blown out. This was a time where I had to act fast and didn't have time to set up any extra equipment or the moment would be lost. Any suggestions on what to do if all I had on hand was the 18-55m kit lens and camera? Would a polarizing filter help? Also do you think the composition works? Lastly, would shooting in RAW help in trying to post process this? Thanks


Exif
Camera Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture f/3.5
Focal Length 18 mm
ISO Speed 200

[larlyboi]

Hi.

I love the shot, great idea too.

How about cropping to portrait format? Remove the boys head and other swing.

As for lighting, I like it, but maybe a fill flash could have helped. (Would have lowered your shutter speed though, so perhaps some kind of reflector).

[MrJones]

good shot, I like the overall concept so I'll ignore the obvious issues that larlyboi mentioned.
I would love to see this shot with a balanced lightning which will help you bring back the sky.
try laying down a reflector on the ground so the light will be bouncing back to her face.

[ik631]

Thanks for the input. Now I can use the excuse with my wife when I go and buy a reflector that I had to. It is here in writing! I guess all the weird looks from people on the playground were worth it while I was trying to get the shot.