Trying to create a similar space to /r/photocritique
I took this photo on a 2008 Fujifilm Z100fd so I don't really have much control over colors because it doesnt output RAW (i dont like how some parts of the shadows just fall into complete blackness) but im looking to see if this picture seems "interesting" to any of you
Not really sure if you're have had any more 'control' over colours with any other camera - why do you think that's an issue?
What I really like is the angle you've taken it from and the softness that's coming from the trees in the centre - that haziness for want of a better word.
It's a very pleasing photograph, my only critique might be that the area of sunlight seems slightly blown out - so I might have been inclined to under expose it by say a third of a stop - of course that wouldn't help you with your desire not to have the shadows look like - erm, shadows?
Good photo, enjoyed looking at it, thanks for sharing, keep it up, ~~shoot raw~~.
Edit - missed the fact it can't shoot raw
I think youre right, in my mind i was wanting for less contrast in my photo but in reality i Think if i let the shadows be shadows, the highlights be highlights, and everything in between in their right place i can visualize a scene better. I just checked my exif and I shot this at -0.67ev
Considering the fact the trees are dark and the grass and building bright, this was probably a candidate for hdr. Chances may have been slight to capture the full dynamic range.
That being said, it's still a good composition and a good shot. I'd be very interested to see what outcome you have if you re-shoot and take your exposure reading from the green of the grass - I've read that grass is middle grey.
It might, just might eliminate the blown highlights - but don't take my word for it as I'm often told I'm wrong.
Like the other commenters, I think that the sunlight on the grass may be too bright. I don't think the shadows are too dark, though. In general, besides the whites being too white, this is a nice image and I like your crop and composition. Good eye!
This is a pretty photo. The light streaming through the trees, and the mix of flora and architecture is lovely. I wonder how it would feel if you cropped the bottom up so the forced of the wall met the corner of the photo?
I think Fuji does a great job on colors even the older cameras. But you’d be surprised how much flexibility you can get out a jpeg.
As for the shadows being too dark, I think you’re just asking for too much dynamic range here. The shadows are super dark and the sunlight is super bright. I like the photo as-is but just like @DickinsonSA mentioned, the area in the sun is a bit too hot. If it were me I’d lean into the dark shadows look to get that sunlight exposed properly and let all those beautiful Fuji colors shine.
Not sure if you’re familiar or if the camera you’re using has the option of different metering modes but that may help you get the shadows exposed how you’re wanting. On my A7iii for instance if I want a shot like this I’d use a full screen average metering but if I want more detail in the shadows I’d use multi metering where it will blow the highlights a bit more to get more shadow detail. All of this is kinda assuming you’re lazy like me and shoot in shutter or aperture priority rather than fully manual.
I also really like how the light rays are glowing. Was it super humid or did you use a mist filter? Or is that just how it came out?
Thank you I had tto make a seperate acc, my instance wasnt showing this comment for some reason
i do Agree i really like fuji colors, and in the previous reply i already said how i should just let shadows become shadows. I took this heading to my university class at 8AM, it was really foggy
On my other cameras i feel like im much more effective with my metering, and this is one thing that really gripes me with this camera in particular ; - the menu is very very bad, it takes forever for me to actually change something that I want. For example it took me like 15 seconds to change the iso to be set at 200 in manual mode. This is why im really considering getting another (yet still fuji) pocket camera, this one is simply too old and takes too much time for me to get the shot that i want, Im not asking for instantaneous photos but its clear that further generations (i was even looking at old fuji digicams from 2011) are much more superior in navigating the user interface and changing settings.
That's unfortunate about the federation not working correctly. I think it's a problem happening during this time of crazy fast growth and things aren't quite as quick as they were with a couple hundred folks posting. I'm glad you got it worked out though!
That's good stuff to know about the older cameras. I can see how that would be very frustrating. Good luck finding something to suit your needs. I'd love to know which one you end up with. I have a few friends interested in learning that I need to buy cameras for as presents and old digital camera seems like a great place to get started learning photography.