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cameraNIKON D5200

settings Aperture f/5.6 ISO 500 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 520/10 

upload_dateJan, 2016

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10 Comments |
eduardollerandi
 
eduardollerandi January 14, 2016
Nicely done love the soft light.
Ryanbrookskiwi
 
Ryanbrookskiwi January 26, 2016
Brilliant shot!
Dreammerchant
 
Dreammerchant February 05, 2016
Textured and Simple but beautifully exquisite.
WaresRobyn
 
WaresRobyn February 11, 2016
So Perfect...You Really Caught The Feather.
melissahogan
 
melissahogan February 17, 2016
Superb!
cathyburke Platinum
 
cathyburke February 20, 2016
incredible - the light is perfect
xavieharlowaugenblick
 
xavieharlowaugenblick February 24, 2017
I love this! Is this available for purchase anywhere?
Shaylalouphotography
 
Shaylalouphotography November 24, 2017
Love this! The lighting works perfectly with the subject.
Donna9
 
Donna9 November 01, 2018
Fantastic
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Niceviewpr December 17, 2018
Fantastic

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo in my home. What I like to call my studio is really just a small desk in my laundry room.

Time

I took this photograph in the middle of the day during nap time for my almost 1 year old daughter. She runs my photography schedule and as soon as she goes to sleep off I go to my studio/laundry room.

Lighting

I've never been an expert on lighting and until recently never used anything to light my photographs other than the sun. Over the last year having a new baby nearby has forced me to learn more about indoor lighting and for that I'm grateful. This photograph was taken in a light box I made out of a cardboard box and some white pillow cases. It has been a joy experimenting with it and continuing to learn more.

Equipment

I used my Nikion D5200 camera with an 18-55mm lense and an extension tube.

Inspiration

My 8 year old daughter and I collected a box of things this summer to photograph on the cold winter days. She loves to see the macro creations that come of such simple things and it brings me such joy to see the look on her face when she sees the final photo. Always such amazement in her eyes. She is my biggest fan.

Editing

Again, being self taught I'm definitely far from understanding all the processing. I always shoot in RAW and hope for the best. I took the saturation down, brought up the highlights, and took the shadows down. With this I was happy.

In my camera bag

The first thing I check for when I pack my bag is an extra battery and memory card. You never know what you may run across and I like to know I'm prepared! I keep my 300mm lense, my 18-55mm lense and extension tubes with me always.

Feedback

Look at the little things that surround you daily and find an appreciation for them. That alone will come through in your photos. Move them around in the light, study them. Let them tell their story to you.

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