WHY, WHY, WHY!?!?!?!?!

[Haya.H]

Is my sky blown out? You can make fun of the question, just answer it

 

[JAC526]

Prob. because you metered for everything else?

 

[o hey tyler]

Is my sky blown out? You can make fun of the question, just answer it

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Because the area you are photographing has too large of a dynamic range to be captured by the cameras sensor. The sky is much brighter than what your camera metered for (the ground). If you shot in RAW, it might give you some leeway with the sky in terms of detail that can be recovered. If you shot JPEG, it's likely a lost cause.

 

[Haya.H]

Is my sky blown out? You can make fun of the question, just answer it

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Because the area you are photographing has too large of a dynamic range to be captured by the cameras sensor. The sky is much brighter than what your camera metered for (the ground). If you shot in RAW, it might give you some leeway with the sky in terms of detail that can be recovered. If you shot JPEG, it's likely a lost cause.

Lost cause it is.. lesson learned. :x

 

[Trever1t]

I forgot the numbers but compared to the human eye our sensors suck at capturing dynamic range, that is the tonal ranges from hi to low in a single 'glance'. Your sample here has great shadow areas, dark tones along and under the stone work. The sky is way brighter in comparison. You could have shot one exposre for the sky and blended or made an HDR or used a filter with graduated density.

 

[Haya.H]

I forgot the numbers but compared to the human eye our sensors suck at capturing dynamic range, that is the tonal ranges from hi to low in a single 'glance'. Your sample here has great shadow areas, dark tones along and under the stone work. The sky is way brighter in comparison. You could have shot one exposre for the sky and blended or made an HDR or used a filter with graduated density.

mhm, so im guessing aside of what you and tyler have said there isnt anything else i can do while taking the picture to prevent it?
& aside of the horribly blown out sky anything else to improve on next time?

 

[cgipson1]

You could use a graduated ND filter in some situations... they are darker on top to help balance out the exposures. You could also shoot multiple exposures, and HDR them (combine them using software to optimize the different areas of exposure).

 

[Haya.H]

You could use a graduated ND filter in some situations... they are darker on top to help balance out the exposures. You could also shoot multiple exposures, and HDR them (combine them using software to optimize the different areas of exposure).

Im completely inexperienced with filters. And im kind of on a budget. So i wanna get a cheap one first until i can get on of those $50-$70 ones. So my question is do you think its a good idea to just get one of these for now? or do you think they wont help?
Amazon.com: Sunpack CF-7328-GD6 Grey Graduated Density Filter: Camera & Photo

 

[cgipson1]

You could also cheat and do it in photoshop do, if you had too...

 

[Haya.H]

You could also cheat and do it in photoshop do, if you had too...

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how in the world did you do that?

 

[480sparky49 48]

how in the world did you do that?

Layers, masks & the Clone tool.

 

[cgipson1]

how in the world did you do that?

Layers, masks & the Clone tool.

YEP! A real quick one... but now you have Colorado Mountain sky in your photo! lol!

 

[cgipson1]

You could use a graduated ND filter in some situations... they are darker on top to help balance out the exposures. You could also shoot multiple exposures, and HDR them (combine them using software to optimize the different areas of exposure).

Im completely inexperienced with filters. And im kind of on a budget. So i wanna get a cheap one first until i can get on of those $50-$70 ones. So my question is do you think its a good idea to just get one of these for now? or do you think they wont help?
Amazon.com: Sunpack CF-7328-GD6 Grey Graduated Density Filter: Camera & Photo

Anything like that will help.. just remember that anything REALLY CHEAP may have a negative impact on your IQ (Image Quality.. thought I have better clarify that! lol!)

 

[Trever1t]

I suggest reading and understanding light better. I'm serious, I constantly have to take a step back and remember that the sensor only sees the light I give it, what it looks like and what I can do about it, before pressing the shutter release. Once you have a better understanding of light you will be on the next level.

 

[Ernicus]

Haya, why aren't you shooting raw anyway? tsk tsk. Is that image one you were thinking for your contest?

Use a different time of day if you have to get it turned in, looks a great opportunity for a great picture. You can do it.