Feedback on this very Zen image

[amayax]

I'm still a "noob" myself, but from what I have learned so far, don't shoot in manual mode as a beginner. Use either aperture priority or shutter priority. If you are saying that the lighting isn't great then use shutter priority and let the camera set the aperture. If there is good light, use aperture priority and let the camera set the shutter speed. Bump up the ISO as a last resort. Head into PS or LR to amend any issues from the original capture.

I indeed thought of that, and right for those reasons I actually did choose to do it all in manual mode. There is some satisfaction when you find the right settings, and I have noticed that I learn way more when I shoot in manual compared to when I let the camera do the work. But the main reason to me is that I have the differences in the palm of my hand, mistakes I make are my mistakes, thus my lesson to learn. Yesterday I spend about 5 minutes at a pair of dead leaves, constantly changing angles and settings. That "trying out" part is something I really like a lot.

Hm... You might consider bumping up your ISO to like 500 and increasing your shutter speed to match. And then do some processing in Lightroom and I think you'll be in the right spot

Set ISO to 400 here (it was 400 or 800, no inbetween), and did some minor processing around the shadows mainly. What advantage does a bit higher iso and shorter shutter time have over an ISO of 100 and longer shutter time? Is that to get a sharper image or does it have other benefits?

These are my results now. At the close up, I should have focussed more on the eye, I think. The focus now lays more on the nose, which was a bit hard to see on the camera screen. for the wider view, I think I should have taken a slightly lower perspective and maybe a slightly slower shutter speed to get just a tad more light. I myself hoped to get the green of the moss on top of the wrist more prominent, any idea on how I could do that?

 

[DGMPhotography]

I'm still a "noob" myself, but from what I have learned so far, don't shoot in manual mode as a beginner. Use either aperture priority or shutter priority. If you are saying that the lighting isn't great then use shutter priority and let the camera set the aperture. If there is good light, use aperture priority and let the camera set the shutter speed. Bump up the ISO as a last resort. Head into PS or LR to amend any issues from the original capture.

I indeed thought of that, and right for those reasons I actually did choose to do it all in manual mode. There is some satisfaction when you find the right settings, and I have noticed that I learn way more when I shoot in manual compared to when I let the camera do the work. But the main reason to me is that I have the differences in the palm of my hand, mistakes I make are my mistakes, thus my lesson to learn. Yesterday I spend about 5 minutes at a pair of dead leaves, constantly changing angles and settings. That "trying out" part is something I really like a lot.

Hm... You might consider bumping up your ISO to like 500 and increasing your shutter speed to match. And then do some processing in Lightroom and I think you'll be in the right spot

Set ISO to 400 here (it was 400 or 800, no inbetween), and did some minor processing around the shadows mainly. What advantage does a bit higher iso and shorter shutter time have over an ISO of 100 and longer shutter time? Is that to get a sharper image or does it have other benefits?

These are my results now. At the close up, I should have focussed more on the eye, I think. The focus now lays more on the nose, which was a bit hard to see on the camera screen. for the wider view, I think I should have taken a slightly lower perspective and maybe a slightly slower shutter speed to get just a tad more light. I myself hoped to get the green of the moss on top of the wrist more prominent, any idea on how I could do that?

You just want to make sure your shutter speed is fast enough to not have camera shake. And you want at least 1/200 of a second if the subject is moving. The higher ISO is to balance out the shutter speed.

Do some reading on the exposure triangle.

And don't listen to that other guy. If you want to start out in manual shooting, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, and more power to you. Especially if it's just subjects you're shooting for fun on your own time. Read your camera manual, and figure it all out.

 

[birdbonkers84]

I'm still a "noob" myself, but from what I have learned so far, don't shoot in manual mode as a beginner. Use either aperture priority or shutter priority. If you are saying that the lighting isn't great then use shutter priority and let the camera set the aperture. If there is good light, use aperture priority and let the camera set the shutter speed. Bump up the ISO as a last resort. Head into PS or LR to amend any issues from the original capture.

I indeed thought of that, and right for those reasons I actually did choose to do it all in manual mode. There is some satisfaction when you find the right settings, and I have noticed that I learn way more when I shoot in manual compared to when I let the camera do the work. But the main reason to me is that I have the differences in the palm of my hand, mistakes I make are my mistakes, thus my lesson to learn. Yesterday I spend about 5 minutes at a pair of dead leaves, constantly changing angles and settings. That "trying out" part is something I really like a lot.

Hm... You might consider bumping up your ISO to like 500 and increasing your shutter speed to match. And then do some processing in Lightroom and I think you'll be in the right spot

Set ISO to 400 here (it was 400 or 800, no inbetween), and did some minor processing around the shadows mainly. What advantage does a bit higher iso and shorter shutter time have over an ISO of 100 and longer shutter time? Is that to get a sharper image or does it have other benefits?

These are my results now. At the close up, I should have focussed more on the eye, I think. The focus now lays more on the nose, which was a bit hard to see on the camera screen. for the wider view, I think I should have taken a slightly lower perspective and maybe a slightly slower shutter speed to get just a tad more light. I myself hoped to get the green of the moss on top of the wrist more prominent, any idea on how I could do that?

You just want to make sure your shutter speed is fast enough to not have camera shake. And you want at least 1/200 of a second if the subject is moving. The higher ISO is to balance out the shutter speed.

Do some reading on the exposure triangle.

And don't listen to that other guy. If you want to start out in manual shooting, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, and more power to you. Especially if it's just subjects you're shooting for fun on your own time. Read your camera manual, and figure it all out.

I would hate to think as the "other guy" I was giving out incorrect advice that was passed down to me...so please explain which part of what I said was incorrect? Are you saying a beginner shouldn't use the A and S dial function on their camera, but instead spend valuable time tweaking all their manual settings and potential missing or blurring a shot?

I was merely passing on information passed on to myself by my peers, it's up to the OP to decide whether he takes on said info or not. It also creates healthy discussion, which ultimately leads to better understanding of the subject.

 

[DGMPhotography]

I'm still a "noob" myself, but from what I have learned so far, don't shoot in manual mode as a beginner. Use either aperture priority or shutter priority. If you are saying that the lighting isn't great then use shutter priority and let the camera set the aperture. If there is good light, use aperture priority and let the camera set the shutter speed. Bump up the ISO as a last resort. Head into PS or LR to amend any issues from the original capture.

I indeed thought of that, and right for those reasons I actually did choose to do it all in manual mode. There is some satisfaction when you find the right settings, and I have noticed that I learn way more when I shoot in manual compared to when I let the camera do the work. But the main reason to me is that I have the differences in the palm of my hand, mistakes I make are my mistakes, thus my lesson to learn. Yesterday I spend about 5 minutes at a pair of dead leaves, constantly changing angles and settings. That "trying out" part is something I really like a lot.

Hm... You might consider bumping up your ISO to like 500 and increasing your shutter speed to match. And then do some processing in Lightroom and I think you'll be in the right spot

Set ISO to 400 here (it was 400 or 800, no inbetween), and did some minor processing around the shadows mainly. What advantage does a bit higher iso and shorter shutter time have over an ISO of 100 and longer shutter time? Is that to get a sharper image or does it have other benefits?

These are my results now. At the close up, I should have focussed more on the eye, I think. The focus now lays more on the nose, which was a bit hard to see on the camera screen. for the wider view, I think I should have taken a slightly lower perspective and maybe a slightly slower shutter speed to get just a tad more light. I myself hoped to get the green of the moss on top of the wrist more prominent, any idea on how I could do that?

You just want to make sure your shutter speed is fast enough to not have camera shake. And you want at least 1/200 of a second if the subject is moving. The higher ISO is to balance out the shutter speed.

Do some reading on the exposure triangle.

And don't listen to that other guy. If you want to start out in manual shooting, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, and more power to you. Especially if it's just subjects you're shooting for fun on your own time. Read your camera manual, and figure it all out.

I would hate to think as the "other guy" I was giving out incorrect advice that was passed down to me...so please explain which part of what I said was incorrect? Are you saying a beginner shouldn't use the A and S dial function on their camera, but instead spend valuable time tweaking all their manual settings and potential missing or blurring a shot?

I was merely passing on information passed on to myself by my peers, it's up to the OP to decide whether he takes on said info or not. It also creates healthy discussion, which ultimately leads to better understanding of the subject.

I'm saying he shouldn't be discouraged from learning manual. Every mode has its place and time, but I see no reason not to learn manual.