What can be done about this?

George Politis

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I tried to take a photo of the sun setting, and this dark circle appeared. What did I do wrong?

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George Politis

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File: DSC_5375.NEF
Date Created: 19/8/2011 9:47:05 ìì
Date Modified: 18/8/2011 7:56:38 ìì
File Size: 9,97 MB
Image Size: L (4288 x 2848)
File Info 2
Date Shot: 18/8/2011 19:56:38.00
World Time: UTC+2, DST:OFF
Image Quality: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
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Camera Info
Device: Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3,5-5,6G
Focal Length: 200mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic, 3D/Wide
VR: ON
AF Fine Tune:
Exposure
Aperture: F/13
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: -0,3EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 250
Flash
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Flash Exposure Comp.:
Colored Gel Filter:
Image Settings
White Balance: Auto, 0, 0
Color Space: sRGB
High ISO NR: OFF
Long Exposure NR: OFF
Active D-Lighting: Auto
Image Authentication:
Vignette Control:
Auto Distortion Control:
Picture Control
Picture Control: [VI] VIVID
Base: [VI] VIVID
Quick Adjust: +1
Sharpening: 5
Contrast: Active D-Lighting
Brightness: Active D-Lighting
Saturation: +1
Hue: 0
Filter Effects:
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Joseph Bautsch

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The only thing I see that may have caused that dark circle is the Active D-lighting. It may have been trying to compensate for shadow detail where the bright sun just overpowered the effect. Active D-Lighting is used primarily for back lighted subjects where you want more detail in the shadows. This is definitely not a subject for that use. I also see where you took the shot using a -0.3 EV. What was your logic? Shooting a setting sun overexposure is a big problem. That is usually handled with the f/stop, shutter speed and ISO settings. A -0.3 EV would have very little effect. Using a neutral density filter, in this case about two stops, probably would have helped with the over exposure problem and reduced a lot of the glair. Which may have helped with getting rid of the dark circle. Hope this helped.
 

George Politis

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Hi Joseph and thanks for the reply,

I will deactivate Active D-lighting on my next try...
There was absolutely no logic on the -0.3EV, it was forgotten from a previous shot. Now, the circle effect is much less visible, although still there on the following shot

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File Info 1
File: DSC_5376.NEF
Date Created: 19/8/2011 9:47:06 ìì
Date Modified: 18/8/2011 7:57:04 ìì
File Size: 10,0 MB
Image Size: L (4288 x 2848)
File Info 2
Date Shot: 18/8/2011 19:57:03.00
World Time: UTC+2, DST:OFF
Image Quality: Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Artist:
Copyright:
Image Comment:
Camera Info
Device: Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3,5-5,6G
Focal Length: 200mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic, 3D/Wide
VR: ON
AF Fine Tune:
Exposure
Aperture: F/9
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: -0,3EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 250
Flash
Flash Sync Mode:
Flash Mode:
Flash Exposure Comp.:
Colored Gel Filter:
Image Settings
White Balance: Auto, 0, 0
Color Space: sRGB
High ISO NR: OFF
Long Exposure NR: OFF
Active D-Lighting: Auto
Image Authentication:
Vignette Control:
Auto Distortion Control:
Picture Control
Picture Control: [VI] VIVID
Base: [VI] VIVID
Quick Adjust: +1
Sharpening: 5
Contrast: Active D-Lighting
Brightness: Active D-Lighting
Saturation: +1
Hue: 0
Filter Effects:
Toning:
GPS
Latitude:
Longitude:
Altitude:
Altitude Reference:
Heading:
UTC:
Map Datum:
 

ohkphoto

Snow White
George, I would also zero out all the automatic adjustments such as quick adjust, saturation etc. also, are you shooting with your UV filter on? If so, you might try without it.
 

George Politis

New member
Hi Helene,

I use quick adjust in Vivid, on the Picture menu control because it enhnces my shots in terms of colors. Without it, I find the photos a bit dull. Maybe I should zero it out in these type of shots?

Yes I always keep my UV Hoya filter on, I will try without it next time..
 
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