September 2020
Beginner
204 pages
3h 17m
English
ASSIGNMENT
Ready for an extra challenge? Now that you practiced capturing amazing silhouettes, it’s time to add an element of difficulty that will also create a “wow” effect in your photograph. Let’s capture an amazing silhouette combined with a well-executed sunburst effect.
TECHNIQUE
First, let’s practice the sunburst effect. There is no need for a filter! You will achieve a star effect by setting your camera to a smaller aperture (f/11 or f/16 should do the trick) and position yourself so the sun is partially obstructed by a post, building, or tree. You will see the delineation between shadow and light on the ground—this is exactly where you need to stand. You only want a tiny bit of sun coming through ...
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