In the vein of the recent posts.... Here are two images that are both layered and long exposure. The camera is on a tripod with a wired remote to kick it off. The images are combined in camera. I haven't figured out how to do layering in software yet!
The first one is 25 images set on auto so they go off at regular intervals. It was mid day and sunny. The overexposure is what gives the moody, foggy feeling.
The second is the same set up but only 9 images.
For some reason Pentax only keeps the exif for the last image when combined in camera. I hope the changes in future models.
I am planning a photo trip at predawn / sunrise this weekend to try some long exposure in very low light. I think I might add a few layered ones. Tips welcome!
Ps - both were converted to black and white.
These are lovely, Ruth. You got me wanting to know more about combining in camera. Also, you got me thinking about ways of simulating an effect - i.e. how you used overexposure to obtain the moody, foggy feeling. I am looking forward to your low light/long exposures from this coming weekend. Thank you for getting me thinking. I appreciate it. These are beautiful!
What camera do you use?
Canon 90D. I've had it for 2 years, but only recently started exploring all the features. There is a multi-exposure, in-camera feature.
Most of our cameras can do so much more than we use them for. I am constantly amazed at what mine can do but then barely stay off auto! I do shoot in manual but only manipulate the basic settings. It is a personal goal of mine to do as much 'in camera' as I can and tweak in software. Not that I have any bias against editing. It just forces me to try and take the best image I can before relying on editing. I have a ways to go!
It would be interesting for us to have a favorite camera tricks posting. Like, when I am photographing motion, such as birds, I keep the camera in multiple shutter release mode because the second and third (and forth....) shots are almost always better then the first. It's like I finally catch up to the subject by then!
Anyway - I am a Pentax gal. Pentax doesn't do a lot of marketing so you can get pro equipment at hobiest pricing. I'm always looking for a deal!
Hi Ruth, After 2 years of using this camera, I decided to start reading the entire manual to find out all that it does. I made a list of everything I want to try. Like you, my goal is to get it right as much as possible in camera so as to save time on PS editing later. It's definitely a challenge.
I think your favorite camera tricks posting idea is a great one. I would love to hear what others do.
I didn't know that about Pentax - less marketing so better priced. Thank you for that information. I am going to look further into Pentax equipment. I've only been photographing for 3 years now; so I'm eager to learn from others who know what they're doing.
Thank you, Ruth. I really enjoy your stuff. It's always a delight when I see you posted something! You're so upbeat!
“It seemed like forever ago, like we've had this brief but still infinite forever. Some infinities are bigger than other infinities.”
-John Green
I really like what you have done here. By using Multiple Exposures in-camera (and use Average) you take away the need for ND filters.
Both of your photographs have very strong points and I'd have a hard time to choose between:
1. Admitting I like one over the other.
2. Donating my first born male child to you.
Okay, times up...2.
I laughed at loud at this. Thanks!
The first one seems awfully familiar - from a year or so ago? Of course, really cool.
It's great to see you experimenting again Ruth, the results give room for thought. I do like the fact that you are willing to ignore rules for the sake of creativity.
One thought I have on in-camera ME over processing as layers as layers. Importing a number of exposures into an application like Photoshop allows more control over what is applied and to what extent.
That makes the results of in-camera ME even more impressive but is something worth understanding.
It seems like a lot of air on the left side so I decided to see what it's like without it.
Nice shots Ruth, I am drawn to the first, it appears bolder but ethereal and the run out to infinity really draws the eye.