Round 9 - Go strong into the Desert vs. Palmyrans

[thebinmann]

1 question - how do you keep all the figures in focus Frank?

Yes! That is almost as amazing as the scene/paint jobs!

[Plynkes]

Fancier cameras allow you to adjust the depth of field, and decide how much of the picture you want in focus.

It's called "AV" Mode (Aperture Value) on the one I use. If you set it at its maximum value (absolutely every damn thing in the frame in focus) it takes about a minute to take the picture, so a tripod is indispensable.

[Frank]

As Plynkes already said…

Usually I use the center measuring field of my autofocus camera to set the focus on the closed miniature or the main object of the photo. Then you have to choose a high aperture…depending on the depth of focus you want to achieve. The best way is to try some different apertures. Finally you have to choose the shutter speed to get the right exposure. For the whole thing you also need a self-timer and tripod. I hope that will help you.

[Sangennaru]

Frank's entry is awesome, i think it should be named "Find Waldo"

[Neldoreth]

Usually I use the center measuring field of my autofocus camera to set the focus on the closed miniature or the main object of the photo. Then you have to choose a high aperture…depending on the depth of focus you want to achieve. The best way is to try some different apertures. Finally you have to choose the shutter speed to get the right exposure. For the whole thing you also need a self-timer and tripod. I hope that will help you.

And if you can't figure out how to set the camera perfectly, there's always Photoshop or Gimp, which can do pretty much all of the above after the picture's been taken.

Thanks
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[mikedemana]

Not least, because I have visited the remains of Palmyra some years ago.

I also visited Palmyra...fond memories of that place. I fear for what may have happened to it in the Syrian civil war raging now...

Mike Demana

[shadowking1957]

unbelieable both so stunning ima amazed