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  • Contrail Help

    Hi,
    Got a few questions about contrails.
    Most of my contrail shots are very dark,the sky almost looks
    like night time in them. I set the exposure compensation to +2
    But the sky still looked dark,the plane was actually a little over
    exposed though.Any tips for this?

    Also,I got the photo below rejected for bad cropping/bad
    contrast. I agree with the bad contrast,but I'm not sure how
    contrails should be cropped?I usually have the plane on one side
    so you can see the trail through the photo.Should the planes
    be centered in the photo?Should the photo be rotated so
    the contrail appears to be level?
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    Feel free to imrove it for me
    Thanks,
    Scott H
    "It's better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought a fool, then to open it and remove all
    doubt."

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    Re: Contrail Help

    Originally posted by BWI Scott
    Hi,
    Most of my contrail shots are very dark,the sky almost looks
    like night time in them. I set the exposure compensation to +2
    But the sky still looked dark,the plane was actually a little over
    exposed though.
    What are you exposing for? the sky? or the plane?

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    • #3
      I didn't expose anything. That girl was lying !!!

      Actually,I think I'd like to have the entire photo properly exposed.

      Scott
      "It's better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought a fool, then to open it and remove all
      doubt."

      Click Here to view my aircraft photos at JetPhotos.Net!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by BWI Scott
        Actually,I think I'd like to have the entire photo properly exposed.
        that is what I thought you'd say.. Never mind then, figure it out for yourself, and if you ever do, you will know why I asked..

        Stupid fu *kin question to start with...

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        • #5
          Yeah OK, thanks alot for you're help there buddy.

          EXXXXXCCCCUUUUUUUUSSSEEEEEE ME!!!
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          doubt."

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          • #6
            Re: Contrail Help

            Originally posted by BWI Scott
            I usually have the plane on one side
            so you can see the trail through the photo.
            I think that if you had the plane to one side of the frame with the contrail extending back across the rest off the frame. The plane is indeed overexposed. I would try to get the exposure on the plane right and then just have the sky be dark. it might look cool.

            I don't know what Jeff's problem is.

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            • #7
              Good attitude Jeff.

              I think you pic is cool. Good work.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by JeffinDEN
                Stupid fu *kin question to start with...

                Are you feeling ok?
                Will F.
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                • #9
                  G'day Scott. I'm with Greg, the motive of the photo is the aircraft and the contrails, maybe if you crop accordingly:

                  Cheers!

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                  • #10

                    Listen, I was going to explain why you pictures are coming out dark.. remember? That was the question you asked?

                    I'm fine... it's just his picture that sucks... In my opinion... And will continue to, until he learns the concept of exposure, and how to use it to his advantage.

                    Maybe all the other "experts" will jump in and help him out.

                    Go for it Cameron.... explain it to him...

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                    • #11
                      I'm listenin Jeff... I've been listenin since the begining. :P

                      I hope to make "Contrails" my speciality when im all set up with the correct equipment.

                      Adam

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by JeffinDEN
                        :until he learns the concept of exposure, and how to use it to his advantage.
                        Hence the concept of this forum,for people that are learning to ask the experienced photographers the "how to's".

                        To somebody that knows the answer,it may have been a stupid question.But I don't know the answer. I was always taught that the only dumb question was the one you don't ask.

                        I come here to get advice and constructive criticism,not sarcastic anal replies.If you don't want to help,that's fine.Somebody else will.And if they don't then I'll figure it out on my own.

                        Scott
                        "It's better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought a fool, then to open it and remove all
                        doubt."

                        Click Here to view my aircraft photos at JetPhotos.Net!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by BWI Scott

                          Actually,I think I'd like to have the entire photo properly exposed.

                          Scott
                          speaking of sarcastic...

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                          • #14
                            Is it really our job to teach you everything about basic photography?
                            Public Library->Photography->Checkout->read.

                            -Clovis

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                            • #15
                              I really don't understand the problem.

                              You guys act like it's costing you money for me to ask my stupid questions on this forum.

                              If you guys start you're own site,I promise I won't post on the forum.
                              But unless Chris Kilroy asks me to stop,I will continue to ask questions on this one.If my questions are so stupid,then why do you even waste you're time replying?You could spend that time stealing candy from children or something.

                              Speaking of time,I've wasted enough of mine already

                              Scott <---- Stupid Newbie
                              "It's better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought a fool, then to open it and remove all
                              doubt."

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