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I captured this vibrant image of an Indian Blanket flower in the gardens at the Museum of Life and Science, in Durham, NC....
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I captured this vibrant image of an Indian Blanket flower in the gardens at the Museum of Life and Science, in Durham, NC.
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NIKON D7100

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 250 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 3000/10

upload_date

Sep, 2015

Views

2036

Likes

+365

Awards

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Contest Finalist in Bright Flowers Photo Contest

Peer Award

+95

Superb Composition

+50

Top Choice

+42

Absolute Masterpiece

+20

Outstanding Creativity

Magnificent Capture

All Star

Superior Skill

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Behind The Lens

Location

I captured the image in the flower garden at the Museum of Life and Science, in Durham, NC.

Time

It was around 9am, on a clear morning, with mild temperature. There was very little wind.

Lighting

The flower was under the shade of a nearby tree, so there was diffused lighting, which helped saturate the colors.

Equipment

I captured the image with a Nikon D7100 and Sigma 120-400mm/f4.5-5.6 lens, mounted on a tripod.

Inspiration

The vibrant colors of the flower called me to photograph it. The flower was perfect, with all its petals in tact.

Editing

I didn't have to do any special post processing, as the flowers colors were saturated from being in the shade of a tree.

In my camera bag

I always carry two Nikons and sometimes three. Most always two D7100's, with a Sigma 500mm/f4.5 and Sigma 120-400mm/f4.4-5.6 lens. In addition, I sometimes carry one of my full frame cameras, either a D3X or D610, along with a 105mm/f2.8 macro, 14-24mm/f2.8 and 24-120mm/f4 lens. I also carry remote releases, circular polarizers, ND filters, diffuser screen and I never go out without a tripod.

Feedback

Early morning is the best time, because the light is usually better and wind is usually less. If the flower is in direct sun, you can use a diffuser shield to soften the light and better saturate the colors. If you don't have a diffuser screen, you can get someone or yourself to stand I a position that puts shade on the subject. A tripod is mandatory, so as to elimanate camera shake, providing a crisp image.

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