Small Steps in the Valley
Melbourne - Australia
Melbourne - Australia
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Apr, 2014Views
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Awards
Action Award
Zenith Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Top Shot Award 21
Legendary Award
Runner Up in In Blue Jeans Photo Contest
Contest Finalist
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Peer Award
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Magnificent Capture
Superior Skill
Jaw Dropping
Top Class Lighting
All Star
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Behind The Lens
Location
The Valley near my house in Melbourne, Australia.Time
The Golden Hour - an hour after sunriseLighting
The sun is all the light you need! I prefer natural light to artificial light whenever possible. At this stage I had only had my Canon EOS 600D for a month or so when I took this shot.Equipment
Canon EOS 600D (my very first DSLR camera) with a kit EF-S18-55mm - f1/3.5-5.6 IS II lens and me.Inspiration
It was a little too late in the morning to capture anymore Sunrise photos, so I sat down to take a break while basking in the warmth of the morning sun. It was then I noticed the shot and it was actually the shot itself that inspired me. I thought it looked cool and loved the simple beauty in a dandelion and sneakers. This photo has inspired many more sneaker pics so I will be forever in it's debt.Editing
Just a little bit of cropping was required as my composition was slightly off.In my camera bag
Canon EOS 750D, Canon EOS 600D, Tamron 10-24mm, EF-S18-55mm f1/3.5-5.6 IS II, ef-s55-250mm f1/4-5.6 and a Manfrotto Tripod.Feedback
Look around you to find inspiration & don't be afraid to try anything as you just never know how a photo will connect with you & others - some of my best shots are a total surprise. I'm always amazed at what grabs my attention. When you see a great shot, capture it, then move 5-10 steps in any direction and capture the same view again for a different perspective. I find this to be a great way to keep shooting without trying to find that perfect shot every time.
