Rambert200413-25
Rambert200413-25
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Behind The Lens
Location
The location is Kew Bridge Steam Museum, London. Massive Victorian pumps were once used to extract water from the river Thames.Time
Late morning sun on a summer's day allowed beautiful shadows through the windows.Lighting
In situations like this, if the natural light looks good, I tend to leave it alone.Equipment
Modest Nikon D300 on a tripod with an 18-55mm f2.8 lens.Inspiration
I was able to negotiate a few days at the Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance in London, capturing images of the students in training. Whilst there, acting on a tip off, I negotiated some time in the Steam Museum and attached Smithy. The location was immediately inspiring with its massive Victorian machinery.Editing
The images have virtually no post processing.In my camera bag
I usually carry a Nikon DSLR with spare body, an 18 to 55mm f2.8 Tamron lens, a 28 to 105mm f3.5 to 5.6 Nikon lens and an 80 to 200mm f2.8 Nikon lens.Along with 2 Nikon speedlights I have a silver/ white reflector and a flash/continuous light meter.Feedback
Be enthusiastic. You will get more volunteers and have a better reaction when you are wanting favours, such as use of a location. Be generous to volunteers, asking them if they would like any images for their own use. Keep your promises, such as supplying a complimentary book, or prints.