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Apr, 2020Views
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Contender in the Photography Awards
Winter 23 Award
Action Award
Chatter Award
Summer Views Award
Contender in the Visual Poetry Project
Flawless Summer Award
Picture Perfect Award
Spring 23 Award
Gem Award
Achievement in Originality
Zenith Award
Top Pick Award
Staff Favorite
Halfway22 Award
Top Shot Award 22
Jewel Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Judge Favorite
Hidden Gem Award
Top Shot Award 21
Spring 21 Award
Treasure Award
Fall Award 2020
Legendary Award
Summer 2020
2020 Choice Award
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Outstanding Creativity
Superb Composition
Peer Award
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Behind The Lens
Location
I worked in New Orleans, Louisiana, for 4 years and photographed multiple events, including the unique annual "Mardi Gras Indians" Parade.This very informal shot, taken as participants were assembling, gives an idea of the elaborate feathered costuming and hand-stitched imagery. I have a large collection of images from this parade and others, and look forward to sharing them on Viewbug. After being flooded out of my home in New Orleans, I didn't do photography for several years but am now returning to a review of the large number of images I've saved on external hard drives while active.Time
11amLighting
Strong overhead sunlight, with little opportunity to choose best vantage point among the tightly packed crowd.Equipment
Canon EOS Rebel T3i with EFS 18-55mm lensInspiration
I was attracted to the beautiful costumes of the father and his two little boys - the children in this parade are always interesting to photograph as they express so many different emotions.Editing
The parade is held in a part of the city where backgrounds can be very challenging. Many days spent reviewing shots afterwards to find those needing cropping and work in Photoshop. While nothing has been done to enhance this particular image, others in the same collection benefited from such work - particularly emphasizing the sense of movement in feathers and twirling garments as participants danced.In my camera bag
camera, regular, close-up and distance lenses, lens cloth and cleaner, extra charged battery, notepad for information relevant to the event.Feedback
Be prepared to photograph subjects constantly on the move. Using my speed setting helps in capturing the movement of delicate costumes extremely well; engage with subjects whenever possible, particularly children and be prepared to have shots ruined by those who'll walk in front of you .... patient persistence
