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cameraFinePix S9500

settings Aperture f/6.4 ISO 80 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 620/100 

upload_dateJun, 2015

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4 Comments |
BrunoHeeb PRO
 
BrunoHeeb June 13, 2015
amazing shot ,love it
pedronunoferreira
 
pedronunoferreira July 06, 2015
Masterpiece. Voted for the beach photo challenge.
MarioGabriel
 
MarioGabriel July 24, 2015
Congrats on winning the People's Choice!
pietnel
 
pietnel October 05, 2017
Wow amazing shot brilliant photography awesome model

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken outdoors, specifically on a wooden dock extending from a beach. So for me, this is an uncontrolled setting where natural light was abundant. I had to adapt with the environment (wind, sunlight, sky, etc.) and this made a big challenge for coming out with a good picture.

Time

It was exactly 9:50 A.M., a cloudy, windy day so light was diffused to harsh when the sun shone through.

Lighting

This was a spontaneous moment; me and my model, together with the team worked together and did a series of poses until the right moment came. Direct sunlight as the main light, a burst of on-camera flash provided the fill the light. The expression together with a touch of classy, hand placement and a gust of wind made the shot rather timeless.

Equipment

My first digital camera – the FUJIFILM S9500, hybrid camera, fixed 28-300mm lens, on-camera flash, tilted LCD screen, on low angle and a stroke of “luck."

Inspiration

I always try to achieve something different. The idea just came through and then I directed the model, took the best shot.

Editing

In this particular workflow, I converted the jpeg color picture into black and white; adjusted levels, sharpness and clarity. Cropping was not performed with the picture

In my camera bag

I typically pack light. Only my trusty Fujifilm S9500 from 2009 until 2012 when I acquired the Nikon D7000 body with a Nikon 35mm f/1.8 DX lens for low-light situations, an 18-55mm nikon kit lens for most of my shots and a Yongnuo YN565ex Speedlight. All light-weight and suits my style of shooting.

Feedback

Be ready to shoot when moment comes. Capturing expressions is the most important for me. I still believe the “decisive moment” – the right place, right time, right angle, good composition and pre-visualization before capturing the image makes the difference.

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