Heavens Above
May, 2014Views
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Location
This picture was taken at the Galleries Lafayette on a quickie trip to Paris.Time
It was taken about midday right after Christmas.Lighting
The lighting was natural. However, the day was rather gray so the light was somewhat muted.Equipment
I used a Leica d-lux 4. No tripod or flash.Inspiration
The ceiling is absolutely beautiful. But I did not want a typical centered shot of a domed window. So even though I was in a somewhat limited space I moved around until I found an angle I liked and thought would be out of the ordinary.Editing
I try to do my cropping in the camera so the full frame can be used in a print. Many years ago I worked with great photographers who taught me how to see composition in the viewfinder. To this day I work toward that goal.In my camera bag
Of course, the Leica which is an extraordinary carry-around camera. I also believe in the "best camera is the one you have with you" so my cellphone is my best friend. Then there's my Pentax K3 with a Pentax K mount 18-250mm lens. Learning to use a camera that is not full frame is not easy but I'm getting the hang of it. Plus, if you can't get a good shot with that lens you're just not looking. Pentax no longer produces this lens so I'm planning to buy a second one so I'll have a back up when my original lens goes.Feedback
Always look. I can't emphasize that enough. Usually, unless you're shooting a sports event, your first look will not be your best shot. Move around...watch the light as you are moving around your subject. Photography is all about the light. Also, and once again I can't emphasize this enough. Look at pictures. Look, of course, at photographs and try to figure out how and why they got the shot. Look at the works done by the old masters of photography. They have a lot to teach us. Then there are paintings. Go to museums, look at art books. See what grabs your attention in a particular painting. Never stop looking. Even when you don't have a camera with you...look, look and look some more.
