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From documentary series 'Just Sundays'

From documentary series 'Just Sundays'
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cameraNIKON D3S

settings Aperture f/4.5 ISO 640 Shutter 1/60 

upload_dateApr, 2014

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15 Comments |
goober20101
 
goober20101 August 09, 2014
congratulations on your feature
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta August 09, 2014
Nice portrait. Congratulations on being Featured.
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita August 09, 2014
fabulous...congrats!
catini
 
catini August 09, 2014
Great portrait, congrats on your feature!
sandystewart
 
sandystewart August 09, 2014
A lovely portrait.
Ilaria_veg
 
Ilaria_veg August 09, 2014
amazing portrait!
iceman2
 
iceman2 August 09, 2014
Beautiful capture.Congrats!
morriskleyman
 
morriskleyman August 09, 2014
Great shot,nice portrait!!! Congrats!!
WileKyK
 
WileKyK August 09, 2014
Fantastic capture. The focus on his eyes is superb. Congratulations on your Feature!
juliehickey
 
juliehickey August 09, 2014
congrates hope you win
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SusiStroud August 09, 2014
I love the look, wonderful portrait. Congratulations!
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi August 09, 2014
awesome shot !
DMcCormick
 
DMcCormick August 09, 2014
divine boy - looks a bit like my son.
lisagallant
 
lisagallant August 10, 2014
Cute little fella!
changezi
 
changezi August 12, 2014
nice

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken on a track on the farm where we live in Devon.

Time

This photo was taken between 7 and 8pm during April when the light was starting to fade. The slight chill in the air was the reason my son was wearing the coat.

Lighting

The sun was setting and the soft lighting was near perfect. With my son facing the setting sun, the pinks and oranges of the setting sun diffused through cloud was what I was looking for. I'd been watching the light develop for almost an hour before.

Equipment

Nikon D3s camera body, Nikon 50mm 1.8 lens, handheld and no flash or reflector

Inspiration

This work is part of a series titled 'Just Sundays' which documents my relationship with my children since my divorce. Not being able to spend every day with them, the changes as they grow and develop become more noticeable.

Editing

Very light post-processing with added contrast and punch to the colours and some slight dodge to the shadows.

In my camera bag

Nikon D3s body, 50mm, 35mm, 85mm prime lenses, 70-200 zoom and 16-35mm zoom.

Feedback

It's about knowing your subject and waiting for the right lighting and conditions to capture the shot. With portraits it's having that rapport and connection with the subject that helps create the depth and impact. Think in advance the setting, composition, and lighting that you want and wait for the moment when they all come together. Be aware of the reflection of light in the subject’s eyes and reposition to capture it just right.

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