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drops of water encapsulate moss flowers and silken cobwebs on the wall after the rain
drops of water encapsulate moss flowers and silken cobwebs on the wall after the rain
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Oct, 2011Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken on the top of the brick wall outside my studio in Hackney, East LondonTime
it was early in the morning, still cool and the dew drops had settled amongst the moss flowersLighting
early morning autumn light, flat and overcast, looking east towards the low rising sunEquipment
hand held at very close range.. was quite a feat, with a steady hand and a bit of experimenting using a 70-300mm lens fully manual and extended on the end of a Lumix Gf2Inspiration
I am interested in the natural world and that which the eye cannot naturally see. I am also attracted to water for it's liquid reflective qualities and the way it captures light. There was a line of spider silk which had entwined the water droplets with the delicate moss flowers. The image reminded me of blown glass with the distorted image of the flowers inside as if captured by a resin cast. The dew drops are temporary and it captures the essence of a British autumn.Editing
slight contrast increase to bring out the tonal range as I saw it in the moment.In my camera bag
My kit is quite light and I tend to have lots of bits and bobs to play with. I just got back from Mexico and I comfortably had with me a Nikon D3200 with an 18-55mm kit lens, a 70-300mm lens, my trusty Lumix Gf2 and a HD video camera with a 170 wide angle lens in a waterproof case.. Great scope for all situations; snorkeling, the Mayan ruins, cenotes and the fantastic wildlife in the national park of Sian Ka'an where we saw a host of rare creatures in their natural habitat.. the 70-300mm lens came in handy for capturing the wildlife from all anglesFeedback
enjoy & experiment. don't put too much pressure on yourself. there will be good days and sometimes you won't take great shots. Be in the mood. Make a note of what works, particularly if you are using manual lenses for future reference. A steady hand helps for this kind of macro shot but a tripod can be used. check the light.. be ready to drop what you're doing to catch the shot. but probably most important. observe, look around with your eyes first then capture when you see something worth capturing. this gets better results than the other way around. I tend to have sets of photos, reflections, glass, water, etc which I build on over time. This way you can re-visit techniques and improve. I use photography in my work as an animation producer and for installation work. But I use imagery for inspiration and as another way to learn about and experience the world.
