Lauren Heerschap
October 2025 - Grist Mill
About the Image(s)
ISo 6400, 16mm, f16, 1/50 sec taken on OM-1 camera
This was a bit of a challenge because the river and trees were dark, the mill was in sunlight and shadow. I wanted the reflections on the water too. Suggestions on camera settings?
2 comments posted
Nice grist mill, interesting when the leaves change? Very tough lighting and there is not much you can do in regard to camera settings, huge contrast range. You could shoot several and do a blend or HDR.
I don't know if the OM-1 MKi has the grad ND filter as an option, if it does, you could try that in situations like this. Another option would be to a Luminosity Mask and there are several plugins on the market which are really good such as Tony Kyper's one. The masks target certain areas and then you can use a number of photoshop tools to help control the bright areas. Posted: 10/06/2025 18:07:47
I don't know if the OM-1 MKi has the grad ND filter as an option, if it does, you could try that in situations like this. Another option would be to a Luminosity Mask and there are several plugins on the market which are really good such as Tony Kyper's one. The masks target certain areas and then you can use a number of photoshop tools to help control the bright areas. Posted: 10/06/2025 18:07:47
Thanks Brad. Yes, my OM-1 has neutral density filters in camera. I need to remember that!
Posted: 10/06/2025 21:39:52
Posted: 10/06/2025 21:39:52