Misty Silhouette
Moisture collects into water drops from a branch silhouetted against a foggy White's Cove in Pasadena, Maryland.
Moisture collects into water drops from a branch silhouetted against a foggy White's Cove in Pasadena, Maryland.
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sarahdarvill
November 02, 2015
You should enter this in my Depth in black and white photo challenge :-)
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Location
This photo was taken in a vacant lot close to my home. The lot is a community right of way to the water where I live.Time
I believe the photo was taken 3:40 pm, as I was out taking advantage of the thick mist, fog, and light rain conditions that created the atmospheric elements of the composition.Lighting
The lighting was mostly back-lit in order to catch the light through the water drops. The atmospheric conditions made for a mostly gray-ish, even, low-light backdrop.Equipment
My camera was a Pentax K10D with a smc PENTAX-DA 18-55mm lens and a capture focal length of 38mm. It was a hand-held shot without flash.Inspiration
I was inspired to take this image because I wanted to explore the unique lighting conditions created by the atmosphere of fog and mist. This created water drops hanging from plants and tree branches as well.Editing
Because the atmospheric conditions did not lend itself to color, I processed the image for normal contrast and lighting related to the mood of the subject.In my camera bag
Because I have a waterfront home, it's convenient to just take my camera out of the house and leave most of my other equipment at home. I'm only a short walking distance away if I need something beyond the norm. If I'm going to a more distant location for shooting I keep a tripod in the trunk of the car. I purchased a tripod that has a removable center piece that can be used as a mono-pod. If I'm going for longer treks, I always carry a couple of lenses and spare battery. As I've gotten older I've also learned to keep a few other items in the trunk of my car such as insect repellant, hat, knee and ankle braces. I do a lot of 3D photography as well, so I often carry a pocket sized 3D camera in addition to my DSLR. If it's not a "moving" subject, I use my DSLR to capture the required shots because of the better overall resolution and quality but if the subject is moving, the pocket 3D camera provides built in synchronization however the camera is designed for fairly close distance subjects.Feedback
If you're going to go out in misty, or slightly drizzling conditions with your camera, it helps to be close to home in case conditions worsen. Otherwise, protect your camera from the weather as much as possible. My Pentax K10D is very durable and all the connections are sealed with the exception of the lens. Carry a plastic bag in case it's needed to protect your camera and a dry cloth to wipe the camera down if it gets wet.
