Normal bar stock edited in Dreamscopeapp "Snow Crash" effect.
Normal bar stock edited in Dreamscopeapp "Snow Crash" effect.
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Location
The original image was captured at Cafe Des Amis Cajun and Creole Restaurant on Bridge Street in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.Time
Time of day was around lunchtime.Lighting
Lighting was a combination of natural, and artificial. Bar was located near a large window, but there was also incandescent ambient light as well (if I recall correctly!)Equipment
My trusty camera is the Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-150 all-in-one mega zoom. I seldom use a flash, and seem to have an allergy to tripods. Portability and spontaneity are first and foremost in my choices of which equipment to tuck into my purse. As a woman photographer, I try to combine the function of a camera bag and the stylishness of a purse into one item... which is NOT always easy! (Now there's a great prize for a Premium Contest!)Inspiration
Our photography group was having lunch at Cafe Des Amis as part of our yearly gathering. What a charming place -- and it is filled with many wonderful photo ops, as well as delicious food!Editing
Oh yes! I had recently heard of a really interesting effects app from another ViewBug user, and decided to try this image. Dreamscapeapp has a particular effect "Snow Crash" that lends itself well to vertical lines in an image. (I am pleased to note that I have two other images in my VB Gallery that employ this effect and have also been well-received.) The subject matter suggested this image might be a prime candidate for manipulation... hence the title: 3 A.M.In my camera bag
My "camera bag" is usually my purse, for everyday use... or a backpack for longer excursions. (Remember, I am but an amateur!) Equipment on hand is my Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-150 mega zoom; Nikon Coolpix P600 (primarily for its moon pre-sets, in which case I really DO have to use a tripod!); tripod is an old Gitzo R No. 1 from back in the days of film; numerous basic filters; my cell phone the Nokia Lumia 1020.Feedback
Since this photo's appeal is primarily the result of an effect, my advice for capturing something similar would be simply: Experiment with editing programs you like, and see what works and what doesn't. Rely on your eye. Dreamscapeapp has many different effects --not all of which I like or use. I prefer effects that impart an artistic feel, not merely effects for the sake of effects.