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Location
This photo was taken in Barcelona. I was just wandering around with my camera when the blue motorcycle caught my eye down a laneway so I went over to take a pic and then saw the guy standing against the wall on his 'phone with his foot up against the wall and just took a quick shot.Time
The photo was taken around midday, the light was very strong, not ideal, but I did not want to miss the shot so just fired away.Lighting
The sunlight was pretty strong, not the ideal time to be taking shots, but as this was just something I came upon I went with it. Sometimes you just have to work with what you are given.Equipment
Nikon D300. No tripod with me (I never take one on holiday even though I suppose I should). Equipment weight is always an issue when travelling.Inspiration
I liked the look of the motorcycle so went over to take a shot of it but then on turning down the laneway I saw the guy on his 'phone with one leg up against the wall and loved the way the light was shining on one side of his face. I just liked the look of the whole scene.Editing
I tried to tone down the blown highlights in Photoshop . I also gave a little saturation to the blue motorcycle.In my camera bag
Normally when I have an assignment I carry my Nikon D610 along with my D300 as a back-up. I would normally have two to three lenses with me, an 70 - 200 2.8 and my trusty 24 - 70 2.8. I usually throw in my nifty fifty as well (love that little lens). While travelling I make do with one lens which is usually my 70 - 200 as I like to travel as light as possible.Feedback
Well as I said above this was a scene I just happened upon but if I were to set it up I would choose a different time of day, probably more towards evening time. I would probably move the motorcycle down the lane with the mirrors facing the guy so as to capture his reflection in it. I would probably use off camera flash in the background and a little fill light on his face.
