For get-pushed challenge from Amanda Powell to do a high-key photo. Also trying to figure out how to do the white balance ... interestingly (but not shockingly) worked best with manual pre-set. However, even though the background was neutral in color, I still adjusted the levels to get the white to actually be white. When I pushed the exposure higher, the sunflower seeds themselves got all washed out. I'm happy with this as a result, but don't know how to make it happen without post-processing
The times I've tried to do white on white, I've always had trouble with white balance and had to fiddle with it post processing and ended up bleaching it out etc etc - very frustrating. Let me know what you learn about how to deal with that problem. I like the image you got here.
Very nice. I would leave the WB on auto but switch to spot metering to check out the effect of aiming the spot (in the centre of the viewfinder) different parts of the scene. Not an expert but I think if you went for a lighter part of the seed you might get closer to what you want, although it might come out more contrasty. Worth a try and you'd learn from the exercise anyway.
yes, I like this photo and the high-key work in your last two pieces - I've wondered how it is done - seeing advantages of a full size camera -
Both photos - the orange pieces and these seeds celebrate the objects. Inspiring.
@yrhenwr Ooops! If the camera's metering wants to make 18% grey then taking an exposure from the lighter part would turn the area you want to be white grey. Sorry! I should have said try taking an exposure from the darker part of the seeds
January 7th, 2017
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Both photos - the orange pieces and these seeds celebrate the objects. Inspiring.