Canon 026.CR2
Jul, 2014Views
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Behind The Lens
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When I first started photography, my favorite thing to do was get lost. I always found more peace and viewed things differently if I hadn't seen them before. One day I took the mountain roads up by Oroville, California and found this truck. I absolutely loved it! The old body, the rust, the emptiness that surrounds it really brought the colors out. It's still one of my favorite photos!Time
This was taken late morning. The sun was coming up over the mountains and down into the canyon. It was a beautiful day.Lighting
While I would LOVE to share a lighting technique, I'm brave enough to admit there wasn't one. This happened to be a pure luck shot with the sun coming down at just the right angle.Equipment
I used a Canon T2i for this shot, with a 50mm lens.Inspiration
More like what didn't! I saw this truck and saw magic. I saw old America. Farmers driving down the street, waving hello to their neighbors and people passing. I heard the laughter of old men as they sat and shared stories. The little boys in their ball caps watching their dads work. The classic stay at home mom preparing a meal for her family. I saw someone's history, their stories, their life. Magic. I saw magic.Editing
The only post processing I did was to enhance the colors of the photo. No "formal" editing.In my camera bag
My camera (which is now a Canon T6). I carry three memory cards, a spare battery, a charger, a 55mm lens, 300mm lens, and 500mm lens. A tripod is handy but too big for the bag, so the car is the place for that. I have UV Lenses, Macro, and other oddities for cleaning.Feedback
Do NOT overthink it! My best work comes when I just see something pretty I want to take a picture of. Photography is a technical field. It's frustrating when you can't get the photo just right. The clouds move, the flash glares, it's not quite the right angle. My best advice to you is to just have fun; don't judge yourself or your work. I find things 'wrong' with every single photo I take! We are our own worst critics. If you focus on the right angle, focus, lens, and ISO, you're going to miss the real reason that you're taking the photo- you've seen something that you want to freeze in time and remember. You won't remember the specific angle, the way you stood or squatted to take the photo. But you'll remember the moment. Focus on the moment!
