Subject: Re: Photo Op
Date: May 31 23:15:03 1997
From: "Jerry Eisner" - jeisner at ncia.com


I presume you are using color film and have an adjustable SLR camera - one
which can over-ride automatic controls. If you are using black and white,
some differences might apply. If you are using a point and shoot, you are
more or less at the mercy of the camera.

Try various angles and placing a contrasting colored backing behind the
window. Diffuse light rather than direct sunlight (not a problem lately) is
likely to be best. Plan on taking multiple shots (film is cheap and your
subject is unusual) at bracketed exposures. The proper exposure may not be
the one predicted by the meter on the camera. Go up and down in half
exposure steps, perhaps two exposure units in each direction (four
exposures on each side of the "predicted" one). Use a tripod with a cable
release. Look carefully before you shoot to make sure you are not getting
any window reflections in the picture. Do not use a flash unless you are
comfortable predicting its glare in various surfaces. You may find a
telephoto of 100mm to 150mm better than a standard 50mm because it will
tend to reduce depth-of-field.
Try all sorts of different angles, lenses, lighting. Write down each shot's
info and you will find it easier to take another unusual subject in the
future.
Jerry Eisner
jeisner at ncia.com

>I need help in how to photgraph a "dust" image on my window.