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08/18/2009 09:11:56 AM · #1 |
Quick question. Is there any way of getting the sun rays to really show up on a photo. Here's an example:
What I really want though, are the rays that come thru in the forest between the tree canopy. Just about a magical feel to the shot, so to speak. Is there a way of bringing them out or do you just need the right conditions like a bit of haze or fog. |
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08/18/2009 09:22:56 AM · #2 |
| there's a way to add them in using photoshop afterwards... I've always had the hardest time figuring out how to #1, find the perfect scenario where this is actually occuring right before my eyes and then #2, capturing it with my camera.. So, I found a tutorial on it.. PM me if you're interested and I'll e-mail you the steps.. It's super easy and actually looks real.. |
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08/18/2009 09:26:24 AM · #3 |
| Good conditions is best way to capture the effect. You could also try using a CP filter to enhance the rays a little. |
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08/18/2009 10:38:13 AM · #4 |
| These conditions usually occur when there is a lot of moisture in the air. So if you live near a forest and it has either been a foggy morning or there has just finished a passing storm, it would be a good time to go look for them. I think the forest locks in the moisture more and you can see the rays between the branches. |
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08/18/2009 11:28:29 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
Good conditions is best way to capture the effect. You could also try using a CP filter to enhance the rays a little. |
Does a polarizing filter enhance rays? A polarizing filter also filters UV, and I've read that UV filters cut down haze. So won't a CP filter cut down haze as well, which creates the rays? I've never tested it, but would be interested to know.
Come to think of it. Rays are greatly enhanced when I have my polarizing sunglasses on, so, good answer! Slap a CP filter on that mofo! :-)
Message edited by author 2009-08-18 11:30:08.
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08/18/2009 11:39:54 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Does a polarizing filter enhance rays? A polarizing filter also filters UV, and I've read that UV filters cut down haze. So won't a CP filter cut down haze as well, which creates the rays? I've never tested it, but would be interested to know.
Come to think of it. Rays are greatly enhanced when I have my polarizing sunglasses on, so, good answer! Slap a CP filter on that mofo! :-) |
Yup, as a rule the CP works very well on the rays. The rays themselves are not a function of polarized light (they are just shadows), and by diminishing the haze surrounding the rays you make them stand out more distinctly.
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08/18/2009 11:55:11 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Does a polarizing filter enhance rays? A polarizing filter also filters UV, and I've read that UV filters cut down haze. So won't a CP filter cut down haze as well, which creates the rays? I've never tested it, but would be interested to know.
Come to think of it. Rays are greatly enhanced when I have my polarizing sunglasses on, so, good answer! Slap a CP filter on that mofo! :-) |
Yup, as a rule the CP works very well on the rays. The rays themselves are not a function of polarized light (they are just shadows), and by diminishing the haze surrounding the rays you make them stand out more distinctly.
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Nice explanation, Thx! :-)
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08/18/2009 11:56:44 AM · #8 |
Probably the best forest light photo I've seen is this one by Steve Davidson (aka  Artifacts).
Hmmmm...I don't know that Photoshop can really replace excellent lighting, but maybe my version is old...;-)
I forked out the bucks for good Nikon polarizer that I love to use and it's worth every penny for shooting the sun.
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08/18/2009 12:02:39 PM · #9 |
I've grabbed a few shots like that, and usually it's in the woods on a clear morning after a night/evening of rainy weather.
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08/18/2009 12:11:00 PM · #10 |
When you are exposing for the scene you use a fairly small aperture and expose for the darker areas of the rays right?
Message edited by author 2009-08-18 12:11:11. |
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08/19/2009 06:52:57 AM · #11 |
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08/19/2009 07:03:03 AM · #12 |
| I think this would make a good challenge........what ya think? |
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