Shooting in the Snow

[Technical Tim]

After reading various books, it would seem that mastering the art of photographing snow can be difficult, especially getting the exposure correct. I shot this on Manual with my 1000D and kept a close eye on the exposure meter, adjusting the shutter speed and sperture until it was overexposing by 1/3. I was very happy with the outcome - also converted it to B&W as well - enjoy





Exp 1/500 Ap f/4.5 focal 30mm ISO 100
Canon EOS 1000D EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

[Chiwalatta]

Hi Tim, you have definately been out there enjoying the snow... Nice landscape shot, I have read that getting the correct exposure and white balance with snow can sometimes be tricky... You have done on this shot. I am a sucker for B&W and do prefer it to the colour version... Good work, keep it up. TFS

[leonaashlee]

Great job...love the bluish color.

[SoxAddict]

Beautiful shots indeed Tim. Snowy scenes are always tough to get right, but your settings were fabulous here.

[gnownad]

I love blue skies with snow! The blueness always reflects off the white stuff, and it's amazing

[vimalkv]

Great capture...I liked the colour version more than the B/W....You managed to get the exposure right...Thanks for sharing this Tim...

[jakethepig]

Great job Tim. you got your exposure just right. I do prefer the colour one though but the black and white looks good too. Nice work

Dave.

[Stirlingdesigns]

When i remember - I just focus on my hand then lock the exposure or focus on the blue sky and lock the exposure and it sets the wb just fine. I would use a grey card but I am mostly running out to snap a few pics and running back inside cause it's so darn cold most days!

Nice shots - I love them both!

[billmac57]

Nice shots, I have to admit that I let my camera do most of the work when shooting snowscapes. I set the aperture and exposure compensation and thats it.