shelidenola

Through the Trees

A natural cave made of trees

A natural cave made of trees
Read less

iPhone 6

Aperture f/2.2 ISO 32 Shutter 1/120 Focal Length 83/20

upload_date

Jul, 2015

Views

219

Likes

+41

Awards

People's Choice in Repetition Photo Challenge

Superb Composition

+10

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

Love it

Peer Award

Behind The Lens

Location

Half Moon Bay California, on the cliffs above Poplar beach.

Time

It was in the early afternoon around 2 pm.

Lighting

It was taken from a low angle (I was kneeling down), so that the lighting would look like it was painting the underside.

Equipment

All my photos are taken with my iPhone, I started with an iPhone 5s now I use an iPhone 6.

Inspiration

Many things inspired me, the fact that nature can create something so beautiful without artifice or design. I also love to capture things that seem slightly magical, that make you stop for a moment and feel rejuvenated.

Editing

I used a standard iPhone filter (instant), then I used Instagram tools like structure, brightness, saturation, highlights and shadows to make it pop.

In my camera bag

Just my phone, I use a couple different applications for editing: Instagram, PhotoGrid, Pixlr, Aviary.

Feedback

Timing, I think any photographer will tell you that timing makes a big difference to the lighting. Be adventurous, I found this place completely by accident and having my camera with made sure I could capture it. Quantity, take a lot of pictures. Try different angles, experiment. You'd be surprised what photos actually work. Low angles. I like feeling like giving my photos dimensions, so I often shoot from a low angle (kneeling down, etc). Walk away, when editing I'll often do a first pass then walk away to give myself some space from the image. Often times I'm happy with the first edit, but sometimes I find a way to make it better.

See more amazing photos, follow shelidenola

shelidenola

shelidenola

Through the Trees

A natural cave made of trees

Behind The Lens

See more amazing photos, follow shelidenola

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes. Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.