close iframe icon
approved icon courtneymitchell-rush avatar
courtneymitchell-rush
The Trio
Banner

The Trio



behind the lens badge

The three neighbor girls enjoying a warm Winter day

The three neighbor girls enjoying a warm Winter day
Read less
upload_dateFeb, 2016

Views

1057

Likes

Awards

Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Legendary Award
Member Selection Award
Featured
Contest Finalist in Rural Portraits Photo Contest
  View more
Peer Award
PhotosByJEM davidjprosser Tudorof daydreamsbymary0710 diegoscaglione ileanaandreagmezgavinoser NancyFlemingPhotography +68
Superb Composition
Siegle Oly6 aigarinkevica Josip mingxuanchen kbta tiktakfam +21
Absolute Masterpiece
prathameshsurve saran2022 ryantheisen topazrising Klbumpus12 criblass eileenneelie +20
Outstanding Creativity
KBlake nishardarsh nitin300 Mariyaivy kalmankarelrac Mykids edwinsama +13
Top Choice
Caerphilly69 dianabolton jagdkg miguelgascon82 emma.gruden Mahendra8 AJonskates +12
Magnificent Capture
MaggieMays JePePhoto grammiecambourn anreuys davidbasson DariusPeckus
All Star
randalpair mjbranscome gymmybob cindiwalters_7260
Love it
Dreamcatchers_Reeves
Genius
kimmurrayarnold

Emotions

Impressed
efimbirenbaum

Top Ranks

Picture Perfect Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Picture Perfect Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Looking At Faces Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Looking At Faces Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 rank
View more
Change Of Seasons Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 rank
The Wonders of the World Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Unique Sceneries Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Anything People Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Anything People Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Everything Nature Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Family In The Holidays Photo ContestTop 10 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 2Top 20 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 2Top 10 rank week 2
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 2Top 10 rank week 1
justlove Photo ContestTop 10 rank
justlove Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
justlove Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Image of the Year Photo Contest 2016Top 10 rank
Image of the Year Photo Contest 2016Top 10 rank week 1
Simple And Beautiful Moments Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Simple And Beautiful Moments Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Simple And Beautiful Moments Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 6Top 10 rank
Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 6Top 10 rank week 2
Our Natural World Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Social Exposure Photo Contest Vol 6Top 10 rank week 1
Rural Portraits Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Rural Portraits Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Friendship Photo Contest ValentinesTop 20 rank
Friendship Photo Contest ValentinesTop 10 rank week 1
Rural Portraits Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Family Fun Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Family Fun Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Family Fun Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1

Categories

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#color #portrait #nature #sunny
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo at a nearby river fishing hole. It is right next to a small bridge that goes over part of the Jordan River, at the edge two towns: Lehi and Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Time

This picture of my neighbor's girls was only slightly planned. One snowless, unusually warm Saturday in February, when I saw that they were all home, I asked if they wanted to pose for me. I have not done many portrait photos, and I needed guinea pigs. I asked that they all wear jeans and a white shirt, and at about one in the afternoon we headed out to our spot, less than a half a mile away.

Lighting

The natural lighting was perfect for that sitting. For the season, having the sun just off from the peak lead to a great shine to their hair, and minimal shadow issues. I asked them to relax a play, close together though, because natural smiles are the best.

Equipment

I used my one, and only, bridge camera, my Canon T3i. It was my 55-250mm lens, only natural lighting, and a fairly steady hand.

Inspiration

I really have not done any portrait work, I stick mostly to landscapes, and nature photography. The perfect natural lighting, and the thought to have a great photograph for my neighbor, inspired me to capture these girls enjoying eachother's company.

Editing

I did minimal editing to add vibrancy to the background, and I increased the brightness slightly.

In my camera bag

I usually keep the basics I my camera bag, my base, my 2 lenses, my battery charger, some macro and magnifying lense adapters, a telephoto adapter, and a cleaning kit. On occasion I will strap my tripod to the side. But I ALWAYS have my UV filter on my lenses.

Feedback

I would recommend taking into consideration the season, the intensity of the sun during each season, and making your subjects relax and have fun ( if you want them to smile).

See more amazing photos, follow courtneymitchell-rush

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

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

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.