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Bushelles

The old Bushelles factory in Sydney.

The old Bushelles factory in Sydney.
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Mar, 2014

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo from my balcony. The old Bushells factory is a bit of an icon in my neighbourhood and as a new photographer it has been kind enough to be my model as I find my way trying out different techniques.

Time

It was late afternoon mid January 2014 and I decided to shout myself a HDR software for my birthday. I was on annual leave and my 10 month old son was down for his afternoon nap. I downloaded the software, set the camera up on the tripod and waited until the sun went behind the factory.

Lighting

I'm still getting my head around lighting and working out how to take advantage of it. On this occasion I was seeing how the factory would look with the sun lighting up the front of the building.

Equipment

My camera is a Canon 7D which I set up on a tripod. The lens is a Canon EF-S 18-35mm lens. The focal length was at 42mm and the f stop at 10.

Inspiration

I love my coffee and when the factory is roasting coffee beans the smell wafts through my home. Having such a big visual landmark which also makes its presence known through the aroma of coffee I just have to capture it in many different ways.

Editing

I took 7 photos with varied exposure increments and used Photomatix Pro to create this image. Next I used Aperture 3 to add the final touches. I found Photomatix very easy to use and it has a link in the application to its tutorial if you get stuck. The hardest thing I have found when trying HDR photography is getting a final image which is sharp.

In my camera bag

I found my passion is in Landscape Photography so I always carry my wide angle 16 - 35mm lens, a compass, torch, polariser filter, variable ND filter and remote shutter release. I also carry my 60mm macro lens if something nearby catches my eye.

Feedback

My advise is to have a very sturdy tripod and remote shutter release. Take your time and don't rush. I have found that most of my HDR images haven't been as sharp as I like as I get impatient and want to see the final product so I quickly take the photos and don't take care with making sure the camera hasn't moved as the slightest movement will show up in the final product.

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Bushelles

The old Bushelles factory in Sydney.

Behind The Lens

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