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Small mantis under the rays of the setting sun...
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Photo - an integral part of my life, and I am very pleased that once took the camera in his hands. This passion helps to distract, to collect his thoughts, to create in the literal sense of the word. I like to find new ideas in photography. Therefore, I decided to experiment and make a picture of a praying mantis in the summer sun.Time
This photo was taken by me in 2015 year, in the summer. In the evening, when the sun was setting over the horizon I met such as the praying mantis insect. I decided to put him on a flower of a sunflower. And this is what came of it.Lighting
I photograph with only natural light. For this picture the light source has been the setting sun over the sunflower.Equipment
This was shot on a Nikon D5100 with the Soviet lens Helios.Inspiration
This photo is one of my favorite and successful. It is some sort of special.Editing
I try on all my pictures to apply a minimum post-processing. The works aim to convey how I see the world around us. For this picture, I sharpen, correct the white balance (as in the chamber usually kills white balance color sunset). Add a little saturation.In my camera bag
My arsenal is not so great: Nikon D5100 camera; lens Helios-44M 2/58, Zenitar-M 1.7 / 50, Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR, the Jupiter-38 4/75. More always carry with them the macro ring.Feedback
Constantly learn, to learn something new. Macro shooting is difficult and sometimes hard. But it is incredibly exciting and "addictive" theme. Once you try, do not leave it never ... And so, just like what you are doing. All of inspiration and good luck!