Just a wee oil can, doing what oil cans do.
Just a wee oil can, doing what oil cans do.
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I was intrigued by this challenge. Finding the right can, out of all the cans, seemed like a fun project. The can, an antique sewing machine oiler, hung on the tool rack above my workbench.Time
I took this mid afternoon with north-facing light from my garage window. Secondary light came from shop lights hanging from the ceiling.Lighting
See above.Equipment
Snapped this with my iPhone SE, as I was too lazy to walk into the house to pick up my Canon 77D.Inspiration
I like shooting simple, mundane still life compositions. The old oil can cried out for black and white.Editing
A quick crop and processing the color shot to black and white was all that was called for.In my camera bag
Canon 77D or T5i. 18-135mm, 1.8 fifty, or 24mm.Feedback
Look around your home. You'll be surprised at the interesting subjects you'll find.