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Tide Photography

Tide Photography

Member Since 16 Jun 2014
Offline Last Active Jul 30 2014 05:40 AM
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#23529 High Key

Posted by Tide Photography on 25 June 2014 - 03:48 PM

There are apparently several books out now that purport to explain the zone system in digital terms. I have no idea whether or not they manage to do this successfully. Then there are Ansel Adams own tomes on the subject which used to be required reading for anyone who was seriously interested in photography involving the darkroom... even a digital one (although they were written well before the advent of digital photography).  

 

When you're just starting out they can be a bit daunting and for that reason I don't recommend them for beginners. However, if you have a clear understanding of camera controls and how they affect exposure, they're well worth the time to digest. 

 

--Ron

 

The zone system is a holistic view of the art of photography. It originally covered everything from the previsualization, through exposure, development and copying to the completed print.

The wikipedia article gives an idea of what it is about and if the ideas seem interesting enough to delve deeper into. For further reading I would start at Picker's book rather than Ansel's trio (see the list of references in the wiki). Understanding how it works with silver makes the modern adaptations to the digital world much easier to grasp.

 

I agree with Ron that the subject can be daunting to the beginner, but it is a great way of understanding more about light.

 

May keep this written down for future reading. As far as getting that deep into photography. But can understand how it would improve. Just by reading some of your replies on other things, my knowledge is only scratching the surface. But, I will not be at this level long... :-)




#23382 My little corner of flickr

Posted by Tide Photography on 22 June 2014 - 05:36 PM

Following you Cliff and PhotoMom...




#23358 A few flower shots

Posted by Tide Photography on 22 June 2014 - 06:53 AM

Very nice. I agree with Jerry_ here, liking 1 and 4 the best. On #1, did you spray mist of water or was that dew? Nice image.




#23352 Southern Wheels in Motion Car Show

Posted by Tide Photography on 22 June 2014 - 06:35 AM

The third Saturday of June, Southern Wheels in Motion, holds there annual car show here in Tullahoma, TN. Here are just a few that I took yesterday. Comments are welcomed, both positive and critiques. Thanks

 

Reflection

SWiM 2014-11.jpg

 

Father-in-law talking shop with car owner

SWiM 2014-22.jpg

 

Just thought it was cool

SWiM 2014-25.jpg

 

Motometer

SWiM 2014-28.jpg

 

Favorite car yesterday

SWiM 2014-30.jpg

 

Rear view

SWiM 2014-31.jpg




#23189 Hello from Southern Middle Tennessee

Posted by Tide Photography on 16 June 2014 - 07:11 PM

Name is John and I enjoy photography the outdoors. Just about every weekend, wife and I are hitting the trails and pathways. Looking forward to seeing other photos here and learning some new "techniques" and hopefully sharing some as well.

 

The future is a reflection of our past

The future is a reflection of the past-1.jpg




#23188 Your Best Photo, Week Ending 22 June 2014

Posted by Tide Photography on 16 June 2014 - 07:05 PM

Fawn-1.jpg

D3200

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6

Aperture f/8

Shutter 1/200

Focal length 300mm

ISO 800