Chamber Of Secrets Photo

Photographer’s Note

This was another shot from the Gamantong cave we went to that day.
this time, i think the pixels are much better than before though they seem a bit blur, No, i should say SOFT.
The Iso was still set at 100 to in hoping to capture more details of the cave. the f-number was at the highest offered
by my lens-f/8 to increase DOF range. shutter speed much slower to reveal only the rays of lights in the cave. Shutter
speed was set at 1/6 sec. enough to make this picture appear as it seems.

the advantage of digitalphotography is that we can see the result even before we snap on the LCD viewfinder. while setting
all of the camera settings. the camera adjust its lcd with what the lens will capture. however,dont depend wholly on your LCD.
sometimes what is seen isn't what is saved in its memory. The best is to capture using MIND and SIGHT. Think carefully and creatively
how the effects would look like and shot. As for me, i know i dont have much experience with SLR even though i have been operating my dad's
Pentax SLR since 5 years ago. nevertheless, i keep in mind the desire of capturing scenes and now im into it, even with a low end classified
Digital Camera.

Hope i can learn more useful information with everyones comment and critiques. thank you.

thaprem, DragonAngel, Jason_teale, Flavia, Benedict, Perro has marked this note useful

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thaprem (2450) 2006-12-03 2:24

Frisco,
Wow..A perfect balanced light to show details in magnificient details!..
I cannot imagine it is a P&S...I hop yu buy a DSLR soon to see much more finesse...
Great one.
Cheers,
Prem.

DragonAngel (280) 2006-12-05 10:35

Hi Tapinai,

nice POV here. I like the parts of the right side of the cave that gets the sun. It creates more mysterious feeling and highlighted the caves shapes. I must visit this place one day.

Regards,
DA

SunsuriGipan (28) 2006-12-12 7:05

Great shot ticotico. I like how you took advantage of the lighting to show detail of the edges of the rock surface on the right. You managed to show dimension through the inclusion of the people. I think you also succeeded in using the lines to guide the eyes..

sebcz (2345) 2006-12-14 7:19

Hi Frisco!
I like those dark areas, it really is a secret chamber. Nice composition and vertical cropping.
Seb

rabani (9405) 2006-12-17 21:57

A good photographer always studies the scene before he takes it. That's the only difference between a good photographer and the better one. The better one, not only has captured what he thinks informatively interesting, but has more to say than just saying "nice".Good work here Frisco.

Jason_teale (703) 2007-02-14 21:47

This is a really well composed shot. The DOF really works for this style of shot. The deep tones and the greens make it very deep and mysterious. Great work!

askiblair (116) 2007-02-16 23:54

Hello Frisco,
I really like how most of the photo (the walls of the cave) is dark, and then there's this bright light shining in the center. Once again, I don't think your camera has given you any disadvantage! Great Job!
Regaards,
Annelise

alti (828) 2007-03-02 12:14 [Comment]

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Flavia (10202) 2007-03-02 19:46

Hi Frisco,

This is a excellent shot in a very difficut situation. You manage quite well settings to have a wonderfull light and the composition is perfect. Fine work, your taking the best of your small camera!

Cheers,

Flavia

porto62 (1753) 2007-03-13 9:41

Hi Frisco, got amisterious shoot he the children seems scared to go deeper in the cave real good capture,your facing the light a real tough shoot,the lighting on rock are great, real good POV.

Benedict (7060) 2007-03-22 23:50

hi frisco,
a beautiful and astounding view of a cave with waterfalls clearly seen. lighting and clarity are perfect and you composed the image so well.
(oh yeah, i have cousins who work in sabah..we hail from southern philippines)....
benedict

Perro (262) 2007-04-28 19:51

Hello Frisco,
Very impressive photo!
Nice composition and great point of view. Good perspective.
This light is really beautiful. Good sharpness and perfect details.
Great, great photo taken in a difficult situation.
Congradulations!
Best regards,
Janette