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Nature's Lamplight

The magic of golden hour, it's wonderful affect on the Snowdrops

The magic of golden hour, it's wonderful affect on the Snowdrops
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Mar, 2023

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken in a beautiful little orchard, on the grounds of Shipley park, a beautiful country park where I spent my childhood.

Time

It was about 5.00pm. About half way through the magic of golden hour

Lighting

The wonderful sunset was the light. All i had to do was try and capture it amongst the flowers.

Equipment

I used a Nikon D3500. Lens was a Sigma 105mm Macro.

Inspiration

When my lady bought me the camera for my birthday the first thing I did was to go to Shipley park with it. I was a beginner, I knew nothing about camera settings or the golden hour. I had the camera on auto. As i was walking through the park, the sun was setting and at that moment i came across some snow drops. They were beautifully lit by the sunset. They looked like little lamps. I had to have a go at taking a picture. It came out really nice, using a 300mm lens. My lady loved it and for several months it was her favourite photo of mine. She loved it so much I promised myself I would return with a better lens and more experience. And so, a year later and armed with a better lens (another wonderful birthday present from my lady) i went back and took the photo you see today.

Editing

I added a darker filter to give it a shade more depth.

In my camera bag

A Nikon D3500 body. Lenses :- Nikon 55mm. Nikon 300mm. Sigma 105mm Macro. Sigma 20mm wide angle. Also a couple of cleaning kits. Just basic stuff at the moment. Will add more as funds allow

Feedback

I think for beginners, be prepared to move, to change the angle of the shot quickly as the Sun's rays are constantly moving.

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Nature's Lamplight

The magic of golden hour, it's wonderful affect on the Snowdrops

Behind The Lens

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