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For the curious: simple window light

For the curious: simple window light
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cameraNIKON D5100

settings Aperture f/4.8 ISO 640 Shutter 10/300 

upload_dateNov, 2013

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20 Comments |
trixiesatch5
 
trixiesatch5 December 22, 2013
nice shot
BellaVida
 
BellaVida December 27, 2013
Amazing dog portrait!
Elyzabeth PRO
 
Elyzabeth January 15, 2014
Exquisite! You can actually see wisdom in his eyes!
Grevandi
 
Grevandi January 22, 2014
nice work.
LaurieS
 
LaurieS February 22, 2014
wonderful capture
kkat Platinum
 
kkat June 29, 2014
Beautiful Dog Portrait! Love the coloring!!! Very Nice!!!
LornaSmithPhotography PRO+
 
LornaSmithPhotography July 06, 2014
Awwww, just beautiful.
dianemac
 
dianemac July 17, 2014
Voted beautiful shot!!
NanaSue54
 
NanaSue54 August 01, 2014
Awesome!!! :)
Oziephotographer
 
Oziephotographer August 01, 2014
Just Beautiful
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 August 01, 2014
Great portrait! Congratulations on being a finalist.
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo August 01, 2014
Yay again, Bob! Congrats on being a Finalist!
mcmiljo
 
mcmiljo August 02, 2014
Great portrait
THOMMAS
 
THOMMAS August 06, 2014
how did you win water in movement,great photo
THOMMAS
 
THOMMAS August 10, 2014
outstanding photo,voted
onyanita PRO+
 
onyanita August 18, 2014
congrats on being a Finalist. Its a beautiful portrait.
potterpals PRO
 
potterpals January 04, 2015
Amazing detail and clarity. Beautiful portrait.
billbell
 
billbell August 04, 2015
really captured the personality
catherinethompson PRO+
 
catherinethompson June 16, 2017
Fabulous detail and clarity.
kkat Platinum
 
kkat January 28, 2018
Perfect Pooch Portrait!! Nicely done~~

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Behind The Lens

Location

This portrait of Dacey, one of many, was taken as she looked out the living room window.

Time

Deer graze in the meadows near the house in the morning and late afternoon, so that's when she takes to the window to watch.

Lighting

I find window lighting most complimentary for portraits and still-life. My living room windows face south/south-east offering many changes in tonal quality as the sun rises and sets. On overcast days the light coming through the windows is particularly soft. A small (or large) reflector adds additional controls.

Equipment

I'm a Nikon guy, and use a mid-range zoom for this type of portrait...and, of course, a tripod.

Inspiration

Inspiration goes without saying when you love an animal. Her love of connecting to the great outdoors through the living room windows offered endless opportunities to capture her spirit.

Editing

The rule is: "If it's worth shooting once, it's worth shooting more than once." In this digital age it doesn't cost a thing. When I find the best from a shoot, most often a crop is all that is needed. HINT: Do not shoot too tight with the camera.

In my camera bag

Most of my commercial work is shot at my home/studio. When I go on the road, the packing is based on the shoot's particular requirement. Flexibility requires tripod and monopod --- always.

Feedback

In using window lighting always consider time of day and weather conditions. Another important ingredient is the distance your subject is from the window, distance a key factor in contrast.

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