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Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52
Posted (9 years 2 days 18 hours ago) and read 1908 times:

Does anyone have any luck getting good photos with the sun high in the sky? Everytime I shoot during this condition, my photos have a strange color to them. Obviously, its best to shoot with the sun directly to your back, but, I am curious to here your thoughts.

[Edited 2004-05-25 05:55:43]

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Je89_w From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 2327 posts, RR: 10
Reply 1, posted (9 years 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 1870 times:

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Yeah, I also tend to get a strange color balance to my photos, which can be quite tricky to correct. Also with that type of "pancake light", the contrast level is a bit skewed (I tend to get a lot of dark shadows under the plane).

N317AS From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 2, posted (9 years 2 days 17 hours ago) and read 1868 times:

We never see sun in Seattle Big grin

, so I guess I'll be no help.

Bronko From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 805 posts, RR: 12
Reply 3, posted (9 years 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 1835 times:

Turn the contrast down in camera, and set the exposure compensation down -1. Also use a lens hood and shoot RAW for further tweakage ability.

Works great for me, even on unpainted Boeing's.

Jet City Aviation Photography

Fireguy274 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 299 posts, RR: 8
Reply 4, posted (9 years 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 1695 times:

I use the lens hood, shoot in raw and I set the metering to spot metering....Artie

Mikephotos From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 2923 posts, RR: 56
Reply 5, posted (9 years 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 1676 times:

Unless it's a rare aircraft that you'll probably never see again, best advice for high-noon shooting is....not shooting. For common items why bother? Lower parts of the fuselage are dark, tops are blown. Sure you can get shots accepted here with DSLRS and high-noon shooting but they are just horrible to look at.

Michael

Codeshare From Poland, joined Sep 2002, 1854 posts, RR: 1
Reply 6, posted (9 years 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 1679 times:

Fireguy274 - spot metering, I think that is the trick. I used 3D-Matrix (I use a Nikon F80) and the fuselages came out overexposed and indeed I had rejections for badcolor.

How much A is there is Airliners Net ? 0 or nothing ?

Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52
Reply 7, posted (9 years 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1630 times:

Thanks Bronko,
Ill try that.

Fireguy274 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 299 posts, RR: 8
Reply 8, posted (9 years 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1619 times:

Mikephotos why dont you pick out which of my pics were taken at high noon Mike....I think youd be surprised...Artie

Mikephotos From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 2923 posts, RR: 56
Reply 9, posted (9 years 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1605 times:

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Photo © Artie Caissie

Here's one that's either high-noon or slight back-lit. Either way, I would avoid shooting in those conditions/times. Yes, the photo is sharp, composed nicely, and acceptable but it just does nothing for me lighting wise. Please don't take that the wrong way, I was not pointing fingers at anyone in particular or accusing you directly.

Mike

TS From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 10, posted (9 years 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1604 times:

I don't even bother to shoot around noon. I really don't like the light. Still, there are some weeks in December & January when you can shoot all day in nice light.

Thomas

Mikephotos From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 2923 posts, RR: 56
Reply 11, posted (9 years 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1598 times:

Thomas,

Here in NY high-sun is only a factor during late spring & summer. Fall and Winter high-sun is not a factor and you can shoot from 8am til it starts turning yellow (3pm or so). During the mid-summer, I will only shoot early morning until 930am-10am and then 4pm on.

Mike

Fireguy274 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 299 posts, RR: 8
Reply 12, posted (9 years 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 1589 times:

I see your point Mike. In Boston where they land on several different runways depending on the wind perfect conditions are not all the frequent, Not to mention most of the internationals come in between noon and three. I love late afternoon light myself but 9 times out of ten they seem to be using the wrong runway....Artie Good eye by the way photo was taken at 12:14:06...lol

[Edited 2004-05-25 21:28:11]

Mikephotos From United States of America, joined Oct 2000, 2923 posts, RR: 56
Reply 13, posted (9 years 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 1580 times:

Hey Artie, no one said this stuff was easy Smile

I know what you mean. It seems when you're going out to shoot they never use the runways you want or prefer for the certain time of day.

Mike

AKE0404AR From United States of America, joined May 2000, 2534 posts, RR: 50
Reply 14, posted (9 years 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 1562 times:

Artie,

You can set your watch....Swiss is always on time!

Vasco

Fireguy274 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 299 posts, RR: 8
Reply 15, posted (9 years 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 1544 times:

Yes they are Vasco..lol

Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52
Reply 16, posted (9 years 2 days ago) and read 1521 times:

Would Auto White Balance have an effect on the way the photos turn out when the sun is high?

What is the easiest way to set your Auto White Balance? Is it as simple as taking a photo and setting it based on that photo or should I take a full frame photo of a white piece of paper before I begin shooting?

2912n From United States of America, joined Oct 2001, 2013 posts, RR: 9
Reply 17, posted (9 years 2 days ago) and read 1497 times:

Auto white is just that...auto.

You can do cutom WB by shooting a white card and using that data. I believe you are better off using either auto or daylight settings.

Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52
Reply 18, posted (9 years 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 1485 times:

Thanks, I guess that didnt make much sense.

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