Red?

[jeremyboycool]

I am trying to get this whole concept of balance and color.

I have this dark red subject that I want to shoot.

Is there any advice on how to deal with red?

I hope my question makes sense.

 

[The_Traveler]

I think think that it would be easier if you made a try at a picture and posted it.

 

[jeremyboycool]

Sorry about the sky I took the shots after work and I was having problems keeping the tree red with the lighting out side.

I would like to get a good shot of this tree. It is a very odd little tree.

One on the left.

 

[jeremyboycool]

It is like it refuses to give up on life, it just keeps on being a tree even though it is dead.

 

[The_Traveler]

Take the picture at the beginning or end of day when light is low and slanting to pick out details.
Don't include the sky.
Use a tripod; you can't take a sharp shot at a slow shutter speed.

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Image Date: 2007:06:19 21:22:34
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 8.4mm
CCD Width: 2.83mm
Exposure Time: 0.050 s (1/20)
Aperture: f/8.0
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure Mode: Manual

 

[deanimator]

Yes...an evening shot when the light is redder. (it may be too blue in the morning)
Keep the sun more or less behind you...but watch that your shadow doesn´t fall into the picture.
A polarizer may help to reduce any shiny reflectivity of the leaves.
Check your white balance settings...set for clear outdoors or cloudy (warmer)

Post your experiments with these back here.

 

[jeremyboycool]

Ok thanks for the tips guys! I'll see what I can do and post back.