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One of the irises growing outside my front door following an April shower.
Photo (c) Jeffrey DeCristofaro 2016.
One of the irises growing outside my front door following an April shower.
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One of the irises growing outside my front door following an April shower.
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June 22, 2021
Beautiful flower it brightens my day. I can hear the television news on the tv in the next room. Reports on gun violence. Thank goodness for Photography that brighten up the world!!!!!
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Behind The Lens
Location
This was shot right outside my front door shortly following a spring rain.Time
Afternoon.Lighting
The lighting was all natural u set an overcast sky, I simply toned down the highlights to show more detail.Equipment
Nikon D7100 with 55-300mm lens.Inspiration
I was tempted to experiment with something close to home that was simple yet conveyed more depth.Editing
I simply cropped a bit off the sides and toned down the highlights.In my camera bag
Microfiber cloths, extra batteries, additional lenses, Powergrip.Feedback
Search around your house or other people's front yards for beauty that can be captured up close and personal - you might be pleasantly surprised by the results of your search!