Sunset-3

[bnnrcn]

I had some difficulty shooting this photo because my camera was standing on the rocks a bit tilted and I wasn't able to see what I was about to shoot through the viewfinder properly. Is there an equipment to take the shots more easily on ground level ? C&C appreciated as always

[leslie1283]

Binnur,

Are you using Nikon?

[bnnrcn]

No Leslie, I have a Canon 1100D .

Binnur,

Are you using Nikon?

[Geoff F]

There is a right-angled viewfinder extension, Binnur.

Attaches to the normal viewfinder and enables you to look downwards. I have never used one though.

Some reports say there is some distortion which makes manual focusing difficult; while others say it is definitely worth having for these situations.

[deetheturk]

Nice image Binnur, I like the low level, as Geoff says there is a Canon R/A viewfinder, there are cheaper versions also

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you John

Nicely done.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you for the suggestion Geoff

There is a right-angled viewfinder extension, Binnur.

Attaches to the normal viewfinder and enables you to look downwards. I have never used one though.

Some reports say there is some distortion which makes manual focusing difficult; while others say it is definitely worth having for these situations.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you David , I will inquire about the R/A viewfinder

Nice image Binnur, I like the low level, as Geoff says there is a Canon R/A viewfinder, there are cheaper versions also

[Kaye Leggett]

Regardless of the shooting issues - I think you've got a great shot here and well worth pursuing, those foreground rocks are beautiful and lead the view to the sunset perfectly. I'd be pleased with this one - a wall hanger even.

[Mike Buckley]

Very dramatic perspective and color!

Try tilting the image slightly clockwise. That's not because it's currently not level; it's definitely level. It's because the tree line that rises to the right is so strong that it creates an optical illusion that causes me to think that the image isn't level. I don't know if tilting will work but it might be worth considering.

[Otavio]

Hi, Binnur. Nice image!

Regarding setting the camera on ground level, I believe your camera dont have a tilting screen, but if it has a live view mode, you can use it to ease your work. Was it intentional do put the camera on ground level, over the rocks? I am asking because if you use a tripod at a minimum height (about 400~500mm, for instance) that would put the camera in a better position for you to set it and I believe it would not significantly affect your desired angle (for the foreground). Also, you would not have problems with leveling, as you can set the tripod legs to level the camera. . Hope that makes some sense and is of any help. Kindest regards,

[Digital]

Binnur, very nice image.



Bruce

[Brownbear]

Beautiful image. I adore the composition, and as always the sky. Especially the sky in this shot.

The legs on my tripod adjust to different heights which helps level the camera.

[rambler4466]

Many tripods do adjust right down to ground level. The center post rises up and out of the way so that the legs can extend out to flat. It might mean lying down to look through the view-finder! Note, if you had had the camera on a tripod and a bit higher you could have included more of the ocean, for a nice middle ground to your composition. Wonderful image here!! Great color and shine of light over the rocks.

Tripod: Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs

You might look into a "CamRanger" It will let you connect with an ipad (mini ipad!) letting you see what is in your lens and allows you to hit the shutter right from the computer.

I have an Olympus with a swivel LCD. Nikon and others have them, too.

http://camranger.com/

One thought about your composition: Be aware of foreground or near foreground objects and their relationship to the horizon line. Note the largest rock, just left of center. The line of the horizon runs through it. If your camera was just a bit higher, the rock would be below the horizon line. I really do not know which is the better view, but it would just give you another option to look at later, two of the same view with the rock in two different placements.

This happened to me recently. A foreground bush looked better in the composition when I stood up to take the shot, putting the bush below the horizon. When I took the image, I really thought the lower look would be better. Luckily, I had tried both compositions.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you Kaye, I'm glad that you liked the image

Regardless of the shooting issues - I think you've got a great shot here and well worth pursuing, those foreground rocks are beautiful and lead the view to the sunset perfectly. I'd be pleased with this one - a wall hanger even.

[John 2]

Your best yet Binnur. Nice image. I use a right angle finder on my Nikon either with a table top tripod or a bean bag but the bean bag is not really suitable for long exposures. If you are thinking of a right angle finder, there are some independent makes but read the blurb/reviews. Some are loose fitting and some present you with an inverted image. By far the least expensive approach though is an App for your mobile plus USB connection (as someone has already mentioned). There are a few around. You will not only see the live view image, but some of them provide control of the main camera functions. I would have gone this way had they been around when I bought my RA finder.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you Mike I will give it a go. I actually had the same thought about the horizon and realized that it was an optical illusion after looking at the image thoroughly.

Very dramatic perspective and color!

Try tilting the image slightly clockwise. That's not because it's currently not level; it's definitely level. It's because the tree line that rises to the right is so strong that it creates an optical illusion that causes me to think that the image isn't level. I don't know if tilting will work but it might be worth considering.

[bnnrcn]

Thank you very much for viewing and commenting Otavio, I'm glad you liked the image Yes, it was my intention to put the camera on ground level and although I have a good tripod (manfrotto) its minimum height was higher than my shooting level.I tried different shots with different heights as good as I could manage without a tripod for this scene and I saw that compositions were different from each other . So I think it is a good idea to get some wooden stable bases for the shots below tripod level. My camera has a live view mode but because LCD screen on a Canon 1100D is not movable it doesn't help very much in such a case. I'm planning to buy a Canon 70D in November , I hope everthing will be easier then

Hi, Binnur. Nice image!

Regarding setting the camera on ground level, I believe your camera dont have a tilting screen, but if it has a live view mode, you can use it to ease your work. Was it intentional do put the camera on ground level, over the rocks? I am asking because if you use a tripod at a minimum height (about 400~500mm, for instance) that would put the camera in a better position for you to set it and I believe it would not significantly affect your desired angle (for the foreground). Also, you would not have problems with leveling, as you can set the tripod legs to level the camera. . Hope that makes some sense and is of any help. Kindest regards,

[bnnrcn]

Thank you Bruce

Binnur, very nice im


Bruce