SnappyChappy

Gazing out West

Canon EOS 1200D

settings

Aperture f/14 ISO 3200 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 168/1

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Jan, 2016

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was one of the first ever photos I took up our local Castle in Aberystwyth, West Wales about 7 months ago

Time

This was taken as the sunset on a rare sunny crisp day last winter

Lighting

I was a complete novice when I took this.. I just felt that if I positioned the person sitting down between me and the sun then I would capture a lovely silhouette figure against the backdrop of a gorgeous sky.. When I look at this image I can now see how much better it could be but surely that is part of the fun of photography?

Equipment

Canon 1200d I think with a sigma 70-300mm telefoto lens.. A great starter kit for the budding photographer

Inspiration

We have the most fabulous sunsets in Aberystwyth which is inspiration in itself. That said I just loved the way this person gazed out to sea.. We had such a wet winter and to see the sun gave such a lift. That picture captured the mood that evening!

Editing

No, at the time I was pleased with the shot :)

In my camera bag

I now have a Canon 80d that I take everywhere along with a macro lens and 18-200mm Canon lens. I make sure I have some cleaning stuff in there too!

Feedback

Just look and you will see. Silhouettes are good fun to capture and very rewarding. Get the lens to work for you and also look at the angles and don't be afraid to try out different things!

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Gazing out West

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