After today's class I went to the library next door and took a whole host of photos. I was working on manual settings, white balance, framing, and perspective. I came around the corner and caught my reflection in the glass. I thought it would be fun to snap a "portrait" of me, with the portraits of the university presidents below (I'm pretty sure that's who they are). I also thought including the books was a nice side note to remind the viewer we were in the library. What do you think?
More Weekend Reflections HERE.
Except for a bit of cropping, this is SOOC. There is an atrium in the middle of the building. This means there is a combination of natural light pouring in and mixing with the fluorescent. I played with the white balance and found that parts of the building called for the sunlight setting, while others did better with fluorescent or cloudy setting. I read on a blog the other day that many folks find the cloudy choice to be useful inside buildings not using regular light bulbs (tungsten) lighting. Seems to work for me.
More library shots coming for SOCC Sunday.
M.E.
15 comments:
I think I like the result! books and presidents with you in a self-portrait!Who else could have this?!
Terrific reflections for the day! I love libraries! And I love your composition! Enjoy your weekend!
Sylvia
Very cool shot! It's like you are floating in air. :)
Library are great place to catch reflection : well done !
I think that is one cool shot - you nailed the perspective!
great reflection!
Now this is a truly FUN shot. How does it feel to be among the presidents of the university?
Great refection shot...sounds like you are learning a lot! Have fun with it!
Very cool photo. I don't know anything about white balance. I'll try the cloudy setting next time.
Julie
Actually this is cute!! Love it!
Sunset reflection
cool shot indeed!
Wonderful reflection...almost a colourful ghost of a first lady, hanging around perhaps?
You did good! Would make an interesting portrait! :)
Very nice, love the composition.
I love it. It is a cool shot. :)
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