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Tree with Sunbeams

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Tree with Sunbeams

Uploaded: October 07, 2003

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becky estey February 10, 2004

This is a lovely shot, I work mainly with a SLR camera. (Have a digital but its getting on in age). How do you set up to get a shot like this? Early morning? After a rain shower? Thanks #96154

Jim Miotke My Courses February 10, 2004

Hi Becky,

Thanks very much for your kind comments.

This is more an example of continually getting out there and looking at the quality of light in each scene. This was captured in the early morning hours on a partially cloudy day. So your instincts are right ;-)

I have had my eye on this gorgeous, huge tree in a local park for some time. My hopes are to photograph it during all four seasons (but I missed the snow this year so that will likely have to wait until next year).

Thanks again! #370474

February 16, 2004

I'm curious, when you photograph this tree for each season, will you use the same angle or vary the shot.
I have a favorite tree and have the same plan - then I want my artistic friend to pen and ink it for me.
Thanks - I've enjoyed your site.
Robin #381344

Jim Miotke My Courses February 16, 2004

Hi Robin,

My goal is to photograph the same subject from exactly the same point of view, and then combine them into one photo montage. Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Your pen and ink version is a great idea too.

Thanks for the kind comments - enjoy the seasonal photography! (Let's compare results in a year or so). #381609

March 15, 2004

Jim...Love the way you caught the light...I had an old tree not far from home ,I was tring to take it in all seasons & it fell this year..I felt like I had lost a dear friend....June #425636

March 15, 2004

New to digital, love my 35mm. But this pic just blew me away... the angle, the light... I see I need to get out there more!~the eye sees, the time of day...... love it jim!~ just ~sigh~ #426125

Frank P. Luongo September 28, 2004

I agree with everyone else.
This is a beautiful capture of light.
I am realizing more and more the importance of unferstanding and using light to create compelling photographs.
However, I wish there was more information out there on how to meter such scenes which by nature are contrasty.Meter from bright area,open up one stop?Can you give me a general guideline?

Thanks
Frank #810199

Jim Miotke My Courses December 21, 2004

Thanks to all for your comments.

Frank, I highly recommend either Bryan Peterson's book on the subject, "Understanding Exposure", or his course of the same title. There is no simple guideline but rather an arsenal of guidelines. Bryan is the best on this subject, hands down.

Thanks again and Happy Holidays! #990114


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