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Rainbow

There had been a storm earlier in the evening and by the time the sun was setting, it had mostly gone over. It created a beautifully large double rainbow that s...
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There had been a storm earlier in the evening and by the time the sun was setting, it had mostly gone over. It created a beautifully large double rainbow that spanned a good part of the sky.
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NIKON D90

Aperture 4/1 ISO 400 Shutter 1/60 Focal Length 180/10

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Aug, 2016

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in my backyard in Central Ohio after a good thunderstorm rolled through.

Time

This was taken around sunset. There was enough of the sun left above the horizon after a storm to create not just a bright rainbow, but a double rainbow against deep gold clouds.

Lighting

The lighting wasn't planned, this was more of a "see it, shoot it now" kind of photo.

Equipment

I used a Nikon D90 with an 18-105 mm lens set at 18 mm.

Inspiration

The rainbow itself is the inspiration. Rainbows are so lovely and just add to a scene. The fact this was at sunset where the sky was darker just made it that much better for me.

Editing

This photo is actually a panoramic photo consisting of 3 individual shots. After that, it was a matter of adjusting colors, contrast, and exposure to get the right look.

In my camera bag

Currently, I have a Canon Rebel T3 with an 18-55mm lens and a 75-300mm lens. Alongside these, I have various filters and lens accessories that I use to create my photos.

Feedback

Use a tripod. I didn't and it was harder to piece the panorama together in editing. You can also get a better handle on exposure by using one. Also, don't be afraid to bump up the rainbow itself in editing. Contrast, brightening. Make it stand out.

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