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Contest Finalist in Spring 2014 Photo Contest
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ABMeinzinger
August 24, 2014
I love the sharpness and the color contrast. very interesting subject, well done!
LindieK
May 13, 2019
Great image. Fantastic separation between subject and BG. The composition is spot on and I really like this image. Well done{
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Location
I wish I could say this photo was taken in some foreign and exotic place in the world but it was taken in a backyard in Innisfil, Ontario. I had just been given a new lens as a gift and this was the first photo I took!Time
This was shot in the afternoon on a perfectly overcast day.Lighting
This was shot in the outdoors with natural overcast skies.Equipment
This was a handheld shot with an Olympus OMD-EM5 camera, Olympus 45mm f1.8 lens.Inspiration
I have seen many images of this type of African Daisy (Osteospurmum) from photographers around the world and this has become a favourite flower of mine. They are not indigenous to Ontario, Canada so I access them through garden centres each year.Editing
This photo was cropped and slightly sharpened. That's it.In my camera bag
I carry as much as I can when I shoot because I often start with one idea and transition to other areas of interest. I recently picked up a second body of the same camera so I have 2 bodies and can alternate lenses more quickly. I have a 6 lenses: a 75-300mm, a wide lens, and a few in between, including a fisheye for more creative occasions. I never leave home with a tripod - either full size or a gorillapod depending where I will be. I also carry all sorts of filters but find I use them less often than I intend. Other items I always have in my bags are multiple batteries, extra memories cards, a remote shutter release, a headlamp, and cleaning supplies.Feedback
Don't be afraid to experiment with lenses and settings! Sometimes I capture the shot I want right away but other times, I think I know what settings are needed and I am way off so I keep changing the settings (or lens) until I get what I want. Other times I am not sure what I am looking for specifically so I keep looking through the viewfinder and move the camera until I see something that appeals to me. Understanding some basics of your camera is important but never underestimate the power of using your own creativity! The lens used on this photo was is a straight 45mm f1.8 and I was told it would be great for portraits, but the first thing I did was go outside and shoot this flower.