sb700ca
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I am trying to take a really good shot of the beach my wife grew up near. Unfortunately, I am struggling technically and artistically. So, can I get a few suggestions for an beginner/intermediate photographer.
My goal: a shot that comprises a couple hundred yards of sand beach, some wave action, people playing but not dominating the shot, and some sky/weather. The subject is the place not the people.
Equipment
- should I use a polarizing filter? ND filter?
- 50mm lens is great quality but gets soooo much background. I also have the 5100 kit lens
Composition
- midday yuck, so morning or evening?
- Waves caught in action seems false, but don't want silky
- The line of surf ends up just being a straight line.
Any ideas would be helpful.
Here's a pic I shot and don't like at all. It is as shot but straightened.
My goal: a shot that comprises a couple hundred yards of sand beach, some wave action, people playing but not dominating the shot, and some sky/weather. The subject is the place not the people.
Equipment
- should I use a polarizing filter? ND filter?
- 50mm lens is great quality but gets soooo much background. I also have the 5100 kit lens
Composition
- midday yuck, so morning or evening?
- Waves caught in action seems false, but don't want silky
- The line of surf ends up just being a straight line.
Any ideas would be helpful.
Here's a pic I shot and don't like at all. It is as shot but straightened.