Indecent Exposure

Indecent Exposure · 04:40 PM

While sailing on Friday, I fired off a couple of shots directly into the sun, since I enjoy the "star" effect such images produce (particularly with the DA 15). Here are two exposures - the first uncompensated and the second with EV bumped a stop.

Compositionally, I prefer the first, since the sun intersects the mainsheet reeved through the boom blocks, but I like the detail of the boat visible in the second one (even though my wife thoughtlessly altered course enough to "move" the sun where I didn't want it).

Which do you guys prefer - or should I trash both?

Jer

**NaClH2O** · 05-31-2009, 04:47 PM

Definitely #2. There isn't enough detail visible in #1. Maybe if you did a "fill flash" in PP? BTW, that forward most set of lines is a boom vang?

NaCl(doesn't look like it's part of the sheet)H2O

OrenMc · 05-31-2009, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Definitely #2. There isn't enough detail visible in #1.
NaCl(doesn't look like it's part of the sheet)H2O

I like the way #2 works, but I see what you mean. It would have been nice to have the sun captured.

imtheguy · 05-31-2009, 10:25 PM

Sorry, i like that first capture of the sun between the lines so much I had to copy your pic and pull it into PE7 for a while and adjust the shadows and sky to look like the 2nd just to see how good it can get. The sky bands when it lightens so it takes a while to blend but I really like the star effect in that first shot with the high contrast around it. You did not use a star filter correct?

ps - deleted your pic after i played with, didnt mean to imply i was keeping a copy.

and · 05-31-2009, 10:30 PM

I think its a nice effect as long as its not too blown out and doesnt have a lot of flare. so here it works fine, yes the first shot is too dark, second is better

Jimbo · 05-31-2009, 10:52 PM

#2 is awesome Jer. you are getting some great shots these days. Good boating. JIM

**Sailor** · 06-01-2009, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Definitely #2. There isn't enough detail visible in #1. Maybe if you did a "fill flash" in PP? BTW, that forward most set of lines is a boom vang?

NaCl(doesn't look like it's part of the sheet)H2O

Hey, buddy. I haven't tried any PP yet - don't know if PSP has a fill flash functionality, but sounds like a good idea to try.

Yes, the forward lines are, in fact, part of the vang. I'm thinking of replacing it with a solid vang, but the price of these things - which basically are two tubes of steel, a couple of springs, a block or two and some line - cost as much as my DA 35 Limited. So far, I haven't quite accepted that.

Jer

Originally posted by OrenMc

I like the way #2 works, but I see what you mean. It would have been nice to have the sun captured.

I put the blame squarely on my wife

, who thoughtless changed course and "moved" the sun.

Jer

Originally posted by imtheguy

Sorry, i like that first capture of the sun between the lines so much I had to copy your pic and pull it into PE7 for a while and adjust the shadows and sky to look like the 2nd just to see how good it can get. The sky bands when it lightens so it takes a while to blend but I really like the star effect in that first shot with the high contrast around it. You did not use a star filter correct?

ps - deleted your pic after i played with, didnt mean to imply i was keeping a copy.

No, I didn't use a star filter (I used to use all kinds of filters, now I use none but the standard UV). I wish you would have posted your version; I'll try some PP on #1, but my PP skills beyond the usual are pretty rudementary.

Jer

Originally posted by and

I think its a nice effect as long as its not too blown out and doesnt have a lot of flare. so here it works fine, yes the first shot is too dark, second is better

Thanks much.

Jer

**Sailor** · 06-01-2009, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by Jimbo

#2 is awesome Jer. you are getting some great shots these days. Good boating. JIM

I sure appreciate that, JIM. I've never enjoyed photography as much as I do right now.

Jer

daacon · 06-01-2009, 09:42 AM

Umm I prefer drinking a beer on deck while my wife takes the helm actually

- I like the symmetry of #1 but as you mentioned #2 has more to see so in choice I am going to vote #2.

Pete E · 06-01-2009, 10:23 AM

As none think a like.... I like one. Not every thing has to be detailed and light.

**Sailor** · 06-01-2009, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Umm I prefer drinking a beer on deck while my wife takes the helm actually

- I like the symmetry of #1 but as you mentioned #2 has more to see so in choice I am going to vote #2.

Ah, buddy, you do have the heart of a real sailor - you picked what's really important.

Jer

Originally posted by Pete E

As none think a like.... I like one. Not every thing has to be detailed and light.

Thanks, Pete, for the input.

Jer

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05-31-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Definitely #2. There isn't enough detail visible in #1. Maybe if you did a "fill flash" in PP? BTW, that forward most set of lines is a boom vang? NaCl(doesn't look like it's part of the sheet)H2O

05-31-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	Originally posted by NaClH2O Definitely #2. There isn't enough detail visible in #1. NaCl(doesn't look like it's part of the sheet)H2O I like the way #2 works, but I see what you mean. It would have been nice to have the sun captured.

05-31-2009, 10:25 PM	#4
imtheguy Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,950	Sorry, i like that first capture of the sun between the lines so much I had to copy your pic and pull it into PE7 for a while and adjust the shadows and sky to look like the 2nd just to see how good it can get. The sky bands when it lightens so it takes a while to blend but I really like the star effect in that first shot with the high contrast around it. You did not use a star filter correct? ps - deleted your pic after i played with, didnt mean to imply i was keeping a copy.

05-31-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	I think its a nice effect as long as its not too blown out and doesnt have a lot of flare. so here it works fine, yes the first shot is too dark, second is better

05-31-2009, 10:52 PM	#6
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	#2 is awesome Jer. you are getting some great shots these days. Good boating. JIM

06-01-2009, 06:53 AM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by NaClH2O Definitely #2. There isn't enough detail visible in #1. Maybe if you did a "fill flash" in PP? BTW, that forward most set of lines is a boom vang? NaCl(doesn't look like it's part of the sheet)H2O Hey, buddy. I haven't tried any PP yet - don't know if PSP has a fill flash functionality, but sounds like a good idea to try. Yes, the forward lines are, in fact, part of the vang. I'm thinking of replacing it with a solid vang, but the price of these things - which basically are two tubes of steel, a couple of springs, a block or two and some line - cost as much as my DA 35 Limited. So far, I haven't quite accepted that. Jer Originally posted by OrenMc I like the way #2 works, but I see what you mean. It would have been nice to have the sun captured. I put the blame squarely on my wife , who thoughtless changed course and "moved" the sun. Jer Originally posted by imtheguy Sorry, i like that first capture of the sun between the lines so much I had to copy your pic and pull it into PE7 for a while and adjust the shadows and sky to look like the 2nd just to see how good it can get. The sky bands when it lightens so it takes a while to blend but I really like the star effect in that first shot with the high contrast around it. You did not use a star filter correct? ps - deleted your pic after i played with, didnt mean to imply i was keeping a copy. No, I didn't use a star filter (I used to use all kinds of filters, now I use none but the standard UV). I wish you would have posted your version; I'll try some PP on #1, but my PP skills beyond the usual are pretty rudementary. Jer Originally posted by and I think its a nice effect as long as its not too blown out and doesnt have a lot of flare. so here it works fine, yes the first shot is too dark, second is better Thanks much. Jer

06-01-2009, 06:55 AM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo #2 is awesome Jer. you are getting some great shots these days. Good boating. JIM I sure appreciate that, JIM. I've never enjoyed photography as much as I do right now. Jer

06-01-2009, 09:42 AM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Umm I prefer drinking a beer on deck while my wife takes the helm actually - I like the symmetry of #1 but as you mentioned #2 has more to see so in choice I am going to vote #2.

06-01-2009, 10:23 AM	#10
Pete E New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: merrill wis Posts: 17	As none think a like.... I like one. Not every thing has to be detailed and light.

06-01-2009, 10:57 AM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Umm I prefer drinking a beer on deck while my wife takes the helm actually - I like the symmetry of #1 but as you mentioned #2 has more to see so in choice I am going to vote #2. Ah, buddy, you do have the heart of a real sailor - you picked what's really important. Jer Originally posted by Pete E As none think a like.... I like one. Not every thing has to be detailed and light. Thanks, Pete, for the input. Jer