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Esoterra
07-04-2005, 08:43 PM
Hi everyone,

Im having some problems with pictures that I take where the background is bright but the subject is dark. In this following picture, I placed the subject under the shade of a Sycamore tree up against the backdrop of a bright sunny day and the Grand Canyon gaping in the background. In the shade it didnt seem dark at all, but the picture came out rather disappointing. Any suggestions as to what I can do to avoid this issue from occuring again? Settings are below the picture.

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/716/grandcanyon0493ew.jpg

Here are my settings:

File Name
Grand Canyon 049.jpg
Camera Model Name
Canon PowerShot A85
Shooting Date/Time
5/29/2005 10:35:29 AM
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/500
Av( Aperture Value )
6.3
Image Size
2272x1704
Flash
Off
Color Space
sRGB
File Size
593KB
Owner's Name
Chris Ross

behr655
07-05-2005, 04:56 AM
Use the flash.

Bear

Q B@LL
07-05-2005, 07:32 PM
Use the flash.

Bear

More specifically I would use the fill flash... sometimes the automatic flash won't fire if there is enough light to not use the flash. The fill flash will fire no matter what...at least in my experience.

Nice compostition BTW :D

QB