Today I created my very first digital pinhole camera and went on experimenting. This picture is actually 4 times me in a single exposure of 30". I used the test-function of my flash device (I won't even try to guess how old it is) to light my face 4 times.
A little editing was done.
Uh, I’m seeing a black rectangle with four very dim spots in a diamond pattern.
Edit: I downloaded the image and turned up all the exposure settings to get this:
Edit 2: New version is much better. It’s interesting from a technical perspective, but as a photo it leaves a lot to be desired.
Yeah I know it's not the best photo ever, but I posted it into a group with experimental in the name for a reason ;-)
Nope I see a black photo
Apparently my screen is way brighter than that of some of you ...
I did some local changes to brightness.
I couldn't do much more in camera, because ISO already was at the limit ...
In the past, I’ve recommended using the histogram to check the brightness of an image. In some cases I was told that the histogram can be too sterile and that the photographer should process his or her photos in any way they see fit. Well, this is a perfect example of why you NEED to at least look at and understand what the histogram is telling you about your image and not rely on what your eyes may or may not reveal. The histogram does not care if your monitor is bright or dark, but it will always tell you if your exposure is adequate for final delivery. When I looked at your original photo on my computer, the histogram was basically a tall line on the left edge of the display—almost completely black.
Also: Dude! How bright is your monitor that you thought the original posted image was okay? Do you need to wear sunglasses to stare at it? LOL
OK you have a point there ...
I use this monitor also for gaming, and gaming settings tend to be way brighter than should be for photo editing.
That explains why people always find my photo's are too dark ;-)