Assignment #21: Into the Light

[Nikolai]

Enough low angles (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=50822)! This time we're going to have much more enlightening subject, as each valid shot should lead the viewer into the light!

While some non-trivial interpretations of the subject may be considered, the primary goal is to include a powerful light source into your frame. The source in question may be partially blocked, but it must present enough of itself to represent a valid entry.

The list of possible light sources includes, but is not limited to: sun, moon, street light, desk lamp, flashlight, car headlights, etc. Anything that actively emits light and is much brighter than the surroundings.

As always: fresh pictures, moderate post-processing.
For the rest of the basic rules and index please check out this sticky (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=41800).

Let's get enlightened! :-) :wink

[Antonio Correia]

I wonder if this photo qualifies...
This assignment is too similar to Specular Light.
I must be missing something here. :D

http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/photos/122764114-S.jpg

[douglas]

Was on my way home tonight when I noticed a fire at the airport, so I turned around to see what was going on. A small aircraft was upside down and burning. Didnt get alot of information except that everyone lived thankfully. I wasnt real happy with my execution as I had better shots but they were blurry or over exposed, heres a few that werent bad.

#1

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/122770035-L.jpg

#2

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/122770044-L.jpg

#3

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/122770046-L.jpg

#4

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/122770047-L.jpg

Hope these qualify for assignment.

[Nikolai]

I wonder if this photo qualifies...
This assignment is too similar to Specular Light.
I must be missing something here. :D

If this picture is fresh, it does:- )
If not, it don't:-)

Yes, this assignment is similar, yet different. We're looking for the light source being the main subject of the picture, not just an itty-bitty part of it. Check the Douglas entry, or this one (http://nik.smugmug.com/photos/107998886-L.jpg) (old) of mine.

[Nikolai]

Was on my way home tonight when I noticed a fire at the airport, so I turned around to see what was going on. A small aircraft was upside down and burning. Didnt get alot of information except that everyone lived thankfully. I wasnt real happy with my execution as I had better shots but they were blurry or over exposed, heres a few that werent bad.

Hope these qualify for assignment.

Great entries, very cool photojournalism! :thumb
I'd suggest to contact a local newspaper and offer them a copy (don't forget to charge:-)

[Flyinggina]

Was on my way home tonight when I noticed a fire at the airport, so I turned around to see what was going on. A small aircraft was upside down and burning. Didnt get alot of information except that everyone lived thankfully. I wasnt real happy with my execution as I had better shots but they were blurry or over exposed, heres a few that werent bad.

Hope these qualify for assignment.

Wow!! Those were some very lucky people. Great captures on the run!!

Virginia

[douglas]

Thank you Nik and Virginia.
Here is one from today.

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/122932380-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

Thank you Nik and Virginia.
Here is one from today.


Another great one! :thumb
What is this place?

[Nikolai]

It's not a sun, it's not a moon, it's not a star...
it's only a frigging comet:-)

http://nik.smugmug.com/photos/122996979-O.jpg

[evoryware]

Just got back from Cancun. Man was spray painting these pictures in the street near Punta Cancun. Then he went for the quick dry.

http://evosphotos.smugmug.com/photos/123008169-L-1.jpg




http://evosphotos.smugmug.com/photos/123009314-L.jpg

[douglas]

Another great one! :thumb
What is this place?

Thank you Nik.
It is a small lake close to home.
I see you caught the comet, very cool photo :clap . Ive been out looking but unfortunately its been too cloudy during viewing times.

[Nikolai]

I see you caught the comet, very cool photo :clap . Ive been out looking but unfortunately its been too cloudy during viewing times.
One thing (amongst many others:-) SoCal is good for: clear skies 24x7 most time of the year.
Not many chances for dramatic sunsets or crepuscular rays, but at least comet shots can be taken at will:-) :rofl

[Nikolai]

Just got back from Cancun. Man was spray painting these pictures in the street near Punta Cancun. Then he went for the quick dry.


Cool entries, thanks!:thumb

[douglas]

Just me being weird.....:rolleyes

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/123899165-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

Just me being weird.....:rolleyes

Playing Twoface;-)? :wink
Nice!

[douglas]

Playing Twoface;-)? :wink
Nice!

Lol, ya something like that. Or maybe trying out my diy flash diffusers....:scratch lol

[Swartzy]

Here are a couple:

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/123528774-L.jpg

Morning Light

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/123789775-L.jpg

How bout through a windshield (just like a tourist)

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/123789687-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

Here are a couple:
Morning Light
How bout through a windshield (just like a tourist)


Awesome! :thumb :clap
It looks like not only SoCal gets some snow this year :-) :D :rofl

[Swartzy]

I thought this to be a cool light shot as well....Glad the steam was covering up the sun otherwise the shot would have been no good.

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/123789724-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

I thought this to be a cool light shot as well....Glad the steam was covering up the sun otherwise the shot would have been no good.


Very cool shot, I agree! :thumb

[douglas]

Waiter On Ice

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/124239342-L.jpg

Redwings On Ice

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/124239339-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

Waiter On Ice
Redwings On Ice


The second one is not necessarily matching the assignment, but... still pretty cool:-)

[Swartzy]

This is really into the light

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/124720278-L.jpg

This one isn't as pronounced but it's a cool shot and thought I'd share

http://Swartzy.smugmug.com/photos/124720637-L.jpg

ok, off to glass now

[Nikolai]

This is really into the light
This one isn't as pronounced but it's a cool shot and thought I'd share
ok, off to glass now

Great entries! Can't wait what you will come up for the glass with :-) :wink :thumb

[Antonio Correia]

is this any acceptable ?
http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/photos/126539340-M.jpg

[Nikolai]

is this any acceptable ?

Sure, light source is present! :thumb

[com3]

once again, diggin up old assignment threads... took this on a ride. there was a slight fog, and i seen the pic opportunity outta the corner of my eye and slammed the brakes. :D

[com3]

one more... made it a "general" picture too, not just a bike pic. :D

[Nikolai]

one more... made it a "general" picture too, not just a bike pic. :D

Very cool, thanks for the entry! :thumb

[Manfr3d]

I say "Into the stage light!" :D

1.
http://www.florianbuetow.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15118&g2_serialNumber=2

2.

http://www.florianbuetow.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=15268&g2_serialNumber=2

[Nikolai]

I say "Into the stage light!" :D


Cool lighting! Thanks for the entries!:thumb

[imagin']

As I was contemplating why I am not very satisfied with these entries
and how I could improve, I thought of another image which I hope
to shoot very soon. Hang on! Meanwhile, I am eager to learn from any comments.

#1
http://imagin.smugmug.com/photos/129695546-M.jpg

#2
http://imagin.smugmug.com/photos/129695591-M.jpg

http://imagin.smugmug.com

[Nikolai]

As I was contemplating why I am not very satisfied with these entries
and how I could improve, I thought of another image which I hope
to shoot very soon. Hang on! Meanwhile, I am eager to learn from any comments.
http://imagin.smugmug.com

Interesting entries!
Look like you guys get some rain going on up there:-)
I remember spending 3 months in Rijswijk (near Haage), that was probably the rainiest 3 months in my entire life :-)

[Phirus]

From a car meet today.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c95/phirus/DSCN0569.jpg

[Nikolai]

From a car meet today.


Thanks for the entry! :thumb

[MJRPHOTO]

http://mjrphoto.smugmug.com/photos/124260173-M.jpg


http://mjrphoto.smugmug.com/photos/122129934-M-2.jpg


http://mjrphoto.smugmug.com/photos/124378043-M.jpg

http://mjrphoto.smugmug.com/photos/126355755-M-2.jpg

[Nikolai]

Very nice shooting, thank you for your entries! :thumb
The only other thing I'd like to see is if you can possibly dim your copyright text, since it would let us to enjoy your pictures to a much greater degree...:rolleyes

[richtersl]

Dog Walker by the Delaware

http://lrichters.smugmug.com/photos/151753543-L.jpg

[com3]

took this 2 nights ago in reno.

http://4theriders.smugmug.com/photos/151721684-L.jpg


and this on the way back over donner pass...

http://4theriders.smugmug.com/photos/151721954-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

Dog Walker by the Delaware
Nice star, Linda! :thumb

[Nikolai]

took this 2 nights ago in reno.
and this on the way back over donner pass...

Very cool, com3, thanks! :thumb

[indiegirl]

http://thefreelancemama.smugmug.com/photos/151710260-L.jpg

I don't think this picture is breathtaking or anything, but I thought this circle-around-the-sun was kinda cool and I wanted to remember it. I am excited to have something that's fresh so I can play along.

Ta-da.

[Nikolai]

I don't think this picture is breathtaking or anything, but I thought this circle-around-the-sun was kinda cool and I wanted to remember it. I am excited to have something that's fresh so I can play along.

Ta-da.
Very cool, great entry!:thumb

[bavasshokie]

http://bavasshokie.smugmug.com/photos/184607511-M.jpg

[Nikolai]

bridge
Thank you! :thumb
Couple of issues:

images *seems* to be a bit skewed :dunno
it would be great to have more of a light source :deal

[Felicia]

Racketball
http://lvcaiques.smugmug.com/photos/186124019-L-1.jpg
Basic
Date Modified 2007-08-20 16:33:51
Date Taken 2007-08-19 17:57:44
Camera Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Exposure Time 0.005s (1/200)
Aperture f/20.0
ISO 200
Focal Length 34mm (guess: 100mm in 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 1487 x 1000
File Name Racketball 02.jpg
File Size 987.70 KB
Detailed
Flash flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Exposure Program aperture priority
Exposure Bias 1/3 EV
Exposure Mode auto
White Balance manual
Color Space unknown

Or this?

Ford Handle
http://lvcaiques.smugmug.com/photos/186123215-L-1.jpg
Basic
Date Modified 2007-08-20 16:24:06
Date Taken 2007-08-19 17:10:11
Camera Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Exposure Time 0.0062s (1/160)
Aperture f/5.6
ISO 200
Focal Length 18mm (guess: 53mm in 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 1500 x 1000
File Name Ford Handle.jpg
File Size 677.28 KB
Detailed
Flash flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Exposure Program aperture priority
Exposure Bias 1/3 EV
Exposure Mode auto
White Balance manual
Color Space unknown

[Nikolai]

Racketball

Ford Handle

First one is OK, I guess. Second is simply a very weak shot, I'd rather use it in "Save Your Worst Shot" class. :dunno

In any case, please try not just to be "subject-compliant", but work on all other photography aspects WHILE shooting for the assignment... :deal

[Pixel Popper]

If this image doesn't cut it for the assignment, I'll go make another with a stronger light source.

http://lh6.google.com/Howard.Starrett/RwB9SiuXZHI/AAAAAAAAKro/WOmWSdjDk-o/s800/DSC_0211.JPG

[Nikolai]

If this image doesn't cut it for the assignment, I'll go make another with a stronger light source.

Please do :-) :wink

[FocalPoint]

Last night.

[Nikolai]

Last night.
Paulo,
it's a nice image, but unfortunately it doesn't fit the assignment theme, since there is no direct light source in the frame :dunno
Let's try again, shall we? :wink

[spb13]

Saw this thread pop up yesterday and figured I would give it a shot. Luckily I was able to find a model that will do exactly what I want an not complain.

http://spb13.smugmug.com/photos/259972716_6bCig-L.jpg
exif (http://spb13.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=259972716&ImageKey=6bCig)

[Nikolai]

Saw this thread pop up yesterday and figured I would give it a shot. Luckily I was able to find a model that will do exactly what I want an not complain.

Sean, great entry, thank you! :thumb

[com3]

Saw this thread pop up yesterday and figured I would give it a shot. Luckily I was able to find a model that will do exactly what I want an not complain.




haha! that's a good one! very creative! :thumb

[eL eSs Vee]

That's a great one, spb13! :clap

Here's my attempt.

Hand-held point-and-shoot on full-auto while at work. That's pretty much the how-to. :wink

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/MrNewportCustom/DSCN2421copy.jpg

[Nikolai]

That's a great one, spb13! :clap
Here's my attempt.
Hand-held point-and-shoot on full-auto while at work. That's pretty much the how-to. :wink

Awesome! Very creative! :thumb

[eL eSs Vee]

Awesome! Very creative! :thumb

Thank you. :barb

Actually, the hardest part was getting up off the concrete driveway after taking it.

[eL eSs Vee]

Here's another from this evening. The No Parking sign is under the second light from the other end. Both were taken during my lunch break. :D


http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/MrNewportCustom/DSCN2445copy.jpg

[Nikolai]

Here's another from this evening. The No Parking sign is under the second light from the other end. Both were taken during my lunch break. :D

Night shift? :wink Some hangar you have got yourself there...
Also a nice one, :thumb albeit not as stunning as the first. :dunno

[eL eSs Vee]

Night shift? :wink Some hangar you have got yourself there...
Also a nice one, :thumb albeit not as stunning as the first. :dunno

I wish it was MY hangar! Imagine the studio one can build in that thing. :wink

You're right. Fewer light sources do make for a more dramatic image.

I shot four frames of this one, this being the second, and used a different WB each time. I set this one for incandescent and liked how the two types of light played off each other.

I also took a forklift out back, where it was the only light source.

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb171/MrNewportCustom/DSCN2451copy.jpg

I did a lot more - it was a slow night - but I won't bore you any further on this assignment. :D

[Nikolai]

I wish it was MY hangar! Imagine the studio one can build in that thing. :wink

You're right. Fewer light sources do make for a more dramatic image.

I shot four frames of this one, this being the second, and used a different WB each time. I set this one for incandescent and liked how the two types of light played off each other.

I also took a forklift out back, where it was the only light source.

I did a lot more - it was a slow night - but I won't bore you any further on this assignment. :D

Thanks!

I think I know when you were going with this shot, but the distraction on the foreground and the noise ruin the mood...
Now - stop wasting your efforts on the past subjects (at least for a while), WA#69 is now in session and time is ticking! :deal

[BillyTom]

I shot this this morning. I'm still very early in learning, so please advise if this meets this particular assignment. Thank-you!!

http://billytomga.smugmug.com/photos/371530773_oRdHE-L.jpg

EXIF (http://billytomga.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=371530773&ImageKey=oRdHE)

[Nikolai]

I shot this this morning. I'm still very early in learning, so please advise if this meets this particular assignment. Thank-you!!

Bill, thank you very much, great entry! :thumb

[globaltraveller]

The light source was reluctant to appear, but we caught it briefly.

http://globaltraveller.smugmug.com/photos/406207873_uuzAj-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

The light source was reluctant to appear, but we caught it briefly.

Thanks! :thumb
Wow, you got snow! :wink

[globaltraveller]

Thanks! :thumb
Wow, you got snow! :wink

Yeah we did... too early. :rolleyes

[Frasca]

[IMG]http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com/P2PwebCmdController/cache/gl*uZZ39*qGwLaFY%3D7r*dOECn2Xzx%3DDMPyXDGA-.%3DHNob%26RG.mG1K1Yj7K*0/item.JPG?rot=0[IMG]

Rail Jam session in my side yard, last night



11-16-08
10:30 pm
40mm
1/30 sec F/5.3

[Nikolai]

[IMG]http://a01-b01.mypicturetown.com/P2PwebCmdController/cache/gl*uZZ39*qGwLaFY%3D7r*dOECn2Xzx%3DDMPyXDGA-.%3DHNob%26RG.mG1K1Yj7K*0/item.JPG?rot=0[IMG]

Rail Jam session in my side yard, last night



11-16-08
10:30 pm
40mm
1/30 sec F/5.3
Welcome to Dgrin and to the Class! :clap
You've forgotten the "/" in the closing IMG tag...:deal
Thank you for the entry, it's a nice image, but I don't think it suits the assignment well enough. The light source should be more powerful, blinding if you will...

[Huzband]

I've been wanting to try one of the assignments, & I think I found a shot yesterday that fits this one.

http://huzband.smugmug.com/photos/459771343_arbdJ-XL.jpg

[Nikolai]

I've been wanting to try one of the assignments, & I think I found a shot yesterday that fits this one.

Welcome! :clap
It fits the theme alright, but it doesn't count. :dunno
No such thing as "found a shot" in this Class, unless specifically requested as such. Go out and shoot. Fresh pictures only. :deal
Sorry! :rolleyes

[Huzband]

Welcome! :clap
It fits the theme alright, but it doesn't count. :dunno
No such thing as "found a shot" in this Class, unless specifically requested as such. Go out and shoot. Fresh pictures only. :deal
Sorry! :rolleyes
I guess I just failed communication 101. What I meant by "found" was I found the opportunity while I was out shooting other stuff. My bad.

EXIF
http://www.huzband.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=459771343&ImageKey=arbdJ

[Nikolai]

I guess I just failed communication 101. What I meant by "found" was I found the opportunity while I was out shooting other stuff. My bad.

EXIF
http://www.huzband.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=459771343&ImageKey=arbdJ
Oh, that's great then! Yay!:clap

[photo-bug]

Hi Nikolai again :)

Is this good?

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/462196334_jQWc7-L.jpg (http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=462196334&ImageKey=jQWc7)


EXIF embedded

[Nikolai]

Hi Nikolai again :)
Is this good?
EXIF embedded
Thanks for trying! :thumb
No, not really... The light source is too dim to get the effect we're going for. We're kinda talking about "into the *blinding* light" :-)

[photo-bug]

Thanks for trying! :thumb
No, not really... The light source is too dim to get the effect we're going for. We're kinda talking about "into the *blinding* light" :-)


Ah, OK, gotcha :) :thumb

[com3]

Hi Nikolai again :)

Is this good?

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/462196334_jQWc7-L.jpg (http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=462196334&ImageKey=jQWc7)


EXIF embedded


doesn't fit the assignment....but AWESOME shot!

[JAG]

http://jagcreations.smugmug.com/photos/466072087_zmNoe-L.jpg
It was below zero out when I went out this evening to snap this one.
Exif (http://jagcreations.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=466072087&ImageKey=zmNoe)

[Nikolai]

It was below zero out when I went out this evening to snap this one.
Exif (http://jagcreations.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=466072087&ImageKey=zmNoe)
Pretty cool (pun intended), thank you for the entry!:thumb

[photo-bug]

Hi Nicolai again,

Sorry for the delay. I couldn't upload my photos because of a poor connection .

Here are some I took for this assignment. Are they any better?

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/464999609_bwA6E-L.jpg

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/464969855_6FEDs-L.jpg

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/464965634_8qTb9-L-1.jpg

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/465570546_MHMm7-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

Hi Nicolai again,
Sorry for the delay. I couldn't upload my photos because of a poor connection .
Here are some I took for this assignment. Are they any better?

Yes, much! Nice entries, thank you! :thumb

[photo-bug]

Yes, much! Nice entries, thank you! :thumb


Uhuu... Thank you :ivar

[sapphire73]

http://sapphire73.smugmug.com/photos/539188702_iGUV4-L.jpg

[Nikolai]

god rays
While it's a very lovely shot, it does miss an important element: light source must be an important part of the frame...:dunno

[sapphire73]

While it's a very lovely shot, it does miss an important element: light source must be an important part of the frame...:dunno
I had cropped some of the sun out of the frame and have now recropped to include it again. I used levels but tried to avoid any PP that would negate the highlights. Does this help? If not, I'll keep this one on the back burner until I get something else that I like. Thanks.

BTW, this was one of those shots where the clouds suddenly shifted and I got more (strong) sun than expected.

http://sapphire73.smugmug.com/photos/541211115_vZ4fi-L.jpg

I shot some other photos "into the light" earlier this evening, but nothing that I liked well enough to enter.

[Nikolai]

I had cropped some of the sun out of the frame and have now recropped to include it again. I used levels but tried to avoid any PP that would negate the highlights. Does this help? If not, I'll keep this one on the back burner until I get something else that I like. Thanks.

BTW, this was one of those shots where the clouds suddenly shifted and I got more (strong) sun than expected.

I shot some other photos "into the light" earlier this evening, but nothing that I liked well enough to enter.

Gotcha! Thank you! :thumb