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Canon EOS 5D

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ISO 1000 Shutter 1/100

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Jun, 2014

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Freelensed with 50mmL, used the burn tool to make the flower in the front stand out a little

This kid loves anything that includes a ball.

Freelensed with 50mmL indoors with natural light from window

Practicing with my macro lens this morning on a lovely and cooperative subject.

Taken with my 100mm macro lens which I’ve loved using for portraits

Taken mid morning in the light coming in through the blinds of a bedroom window. I freelensed the shot to add interest and selective blur

On our way home from a family trip to the golf course when I spotted the moon in the sky. I had been experimenting with my Lensbaby edge optic so I de

I knew I wanted to shoot in this vivid grove of Aspens that was turning bright hues of orange this Autumn. Because of this I asked my client to choose

Experimenting with my close up lens filters, window light and a pretty vase. :)

This is just a wild bush that blooms for about a week every spring on our property. I really love it minus the thorns. :)

Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo in my garden. I was experimenting with a new lens.

Time

This was morning time in the summer with clear skies and a bit of wind which caused me some trouble with my shutter speed.

Lighting

Soft morning light.

Equipment

I used the sweet35 optic lensbaby lens with my Canon 5d. The toughest thing to deal with was the wind because the flower was blowing back and forth while I was trying to manually focus with a very small sweet spot. It took a great deal of patience, trial and error but I finally ended up getting my shot.

Inspiration

I love flowers and especially the uniqueness of this particular specimen in my garden. I wanted to draw attention to the symmetry of the petals and unique star shape of this flower called "Astrantia."

Editing

In post processing I boosted the color a bit as well as the contrast and sharpness. I also tried to capitalize on the light by screening the areas where the light was.

In my camera bag

It just depends what I am shooting. Most of the time I am taking portraits so I use my 85mm lens the most. I also love my 50 mm 1.8 prime.

Feedback

Lots of patience.

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