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Location
This photo is taken in my garden.On a rainy day in may.Time
I took this photo at the end of the afternoon,because the light is softer then.Lighting
It is all natural lightning. I seldom use flash or lamps even inside I try to do everything with the available light.Equipment
sony a37 with a minolta 50mm macro lens. No other equipment.Inspiration
I just liked the water drops on the flower and the the deep rich purple colour.Editing
I am not so good in post processing, so I do the minimum required. I adjusted the brightness, took it down a bit to get deeper colours and some local contrast.In my camera bag
Most of the time I just have my camera, which is now the sony a7 and my favourite minolta 50mm. Sometimes I have the 28 mm from minolta. I do own more lenses, but I seldom use them.Feedback
I think you need a macrolens with a wide aperture. And for the rest, look around you. You don't have to go to exotic places for nice pictures. I mostly take photo's within a few miles from my house.