Put your tools in action

Okay, this is a real life experience and it happened to be a good example of what we've learned today.

Tell me you understand why I did it the way I did it and that you will do the same thing if situation arise.

While Katie is passing out The Ranger at the campus this early morning, most of the time the sun was under the horizon or blocked by the buildings. At the last minute, Katie walked away from the J-school toward the gym. and the sun happens to rise high enough to shine it's first light on her through some of the gap between buildings and trees.

My camera metering was in the middle position when I took this photo. Right after my first shot, I noticed that there might be a problem with my exposure because the surroundings are not as brightly shined as Katie.

Katie is brighter than most of the background. To the right is an enlargement showing the exposure on Katie's body.

Immediately, I made some exposure adjustment. Do you know what I did to capture my next shot when Katie approaching a student to give him the Ranger? See the photo below:

  

Is there a difference on the brightness of Katie's face and body between the above two photos? Why would that happen?

If you understand what I did, you had learned something today in class. If not, you'd better ask me or your classmates or read the materials in your book.

Dr. Lo