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Another "Enterprise" Adventure

An interesting waterscape amidst old and dead reed, with some add-on "conversation pieces".and a bit of doodled-in detail. Just for fun....
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An interesting waterscape amidst old and dead reed, with some add-on "conversation pieces".and a bit of doodled-in detail. Just for fun.
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Canon PowerShot D10

settings

Aperture f/2.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 6200/1000

upload_date

Nov, 2015

Views

315

Likes

+51

Awards

Winner in Star trek only Photo Challenge

Outstanding Creativity

Peer Award

Superb Composition

Absolute Masterpiece

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was made not 250 meters away from the house, in an area of old reed that grows from greater depth, which makes the reedstalks less vulnerable from waves. These old stalks are often covered in moss, and there are some bigger sized fishes to be seen (such as carps which can grow to be 12 - 20 kilograms). But to meet those extremely shy "torpedoes" you have to have LOTS of luck... Which is normal, since they do not grow so big by being stupid... ;)

Time

Date/Time of the original was 29-Sep-2013 @ 17:48:10. A nice afternoon snorkeling swim!

Lighting

Here is all that is to know about it: Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100, 0.00 eV, Metering Mode: Pattern, Flash Off, (Did not fire), and Focal Length: 6.2 mm. In short, this was made with no artificial light at depth of ~3m, with natural light and colors.

Equipment

Canon PowerShot D10 was used for this photo, shot out of hand with no add-ons of any sort.

Inspiration

I have photographed many scenes from this "deep reed" area, although none of them show any real action. Thus, just for the ambience. I chose one of those with the idea to create some action! And with a bit of playing in my favorite post-processing program, that's what I did.

Editing

Obviously I did - aside from the borrowed model photo added to the "space", I also dotted the area with a simple "Sun" tool, which lets you add shiny spots of various dimensions and intensity. Then there is some "energy turbulence" wake that had to be behind the ship... and there might also be some details I forgot, but I was trying to be "credible" - even when the whole is not credible at all!

In my camera bag

For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. It is more than enough to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car, to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The tripod has its permanent place in the car. My vest pockets usually contain two cameras. Regardless of which is the "main" camera, one of those is always some waterproof model, if the weather plays up or when I find something interesting in the shallows. Nowadays I usually use Nikon P900 or Sony RX100m7, and the waterproof backup is an Olympus TG-2 or a Paralenz DiveCam. Other vest pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to almost anything. In many cases this can replace a tripod. The vest has deep pockets for longer lenses, and these usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these if need be. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; one variable-volume McKinley. In the Outdoors, simplicity and comfort are my most important requirements!

Feedback

Maybe only this: Before you throw some of your photos, like those multiples of a single scene, see if these were usable for something else. And if the shots about to be binned are technically correct, let your imagination fly! Who knows what all can you arrive at! :) In any case, ENJOY!

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Another "Enterprise" Adventure

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