[tuggie76]

Hi there, I took this at a sunset airshow in Hamilton Ontario. The sun was a flaming red ball, but I coludn't recreate it, any advice?

Thanks

Tuggie76

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Last edited by tuggie76; 01-24-2016 at 03:14 PM.

[Aaron28]

spot metering may have given you that fireball but then a very black pic else where.......not sure what ya could have done be interested to see what folks say

Hi there, I took this at a sunset airshow in Hamilton Ontario. The sun was a flaming red ball, but I coludn't recreate it, any advice?

Thanks

Tuggie76

Maybe like this. Opened in Adobe Camera, played with split toning, luminance, highlights and shadows, the shadow adj in CC. The dynamic range in this is difficult regardless of lens or camera. My goal is always what I saw in my imagination, that image. .

[tuggie76]

Thanks Aaron and Brooke, the second picture is too red overall, and the sun is blotchy, but thanks for trying. I think the answer would have been to spot meter the sun as Aaron suggested, then blend it in. I did try but at -3 exposure comp, it was still burnt out.

Tuggie76

[Aaron28]

I saw in my imagination

nice effect and imagination

then blend it in

I would try it that if I could blend......very poor editting skills I have......

Thanks Aaron and Brooke, the second picture is too red overall, and the sun is blotchy, but thanks for trying. I think the answer would have been to spot meter the sun as Aaron suggested, then blend it in. I did try but at -3 exposure comp, it was still burnt out.

Tuggie76

I wouldn't even try a spot meter on the sun. Quit using camera meters about 2009, use Sunny 16 as an anchor, swag and adjust with histogram aka "the modern Polaroid test exposure". Started it because meters are useless in theaters for dance, got used it making pretty accurate swags. I do use a handheld incident meter but less and less.

Don't know if your calibrate your monitor, if not its likely way brighter than mine. And of course, a RAW image would help. Here are some examples that don't lend themselves to metering. The last one was six seconds and timing was everything

[Aaron28]

I wouldn't even try a spot meter

I have by accident that's why I mentioned it because of the effect it had........if I had any skills editing I would also try blending them but knowledge I have is very limited and in comparison maybe an embryo at this point......................thanks to the forum for a great learning and sharing platform!

[wildman]

just played with it a bit.....

[tuggie76]

Luv the green clouds :-)

Thanks for all the help.

Tuggie76