Uncomfy...
At first she was not exactly happy being stared at by the unblinking camera eye. Though, she got used to it after a few clicks....
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At first she was not exactly happy being stared at by the unblinking camera eye. Though, she got used to it after a few clicks.
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Jul, 2014Views
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Winner in Candid expressions Photo Challenge
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Behind The Lens
Location
Photo was shot near the local chapel (Santa Domenica) in Radozda village (lake Ohrid).Time
11:22:47, on August 12th.Lighting
Pure summer noon daylight... Here's what the camera thought of it: Shutter speed 1/250sec, aperture f/5, ISO 64, exposure value 0.00, focal length 20m, metering mode: pattern.Equipment
Camera was a Sony F-828, used out of hand with no other equipment of any sort.Inspiration
The priceless facial expression of this little girl, obviously not used to be photographed, was inspiration enough. In time she got more relaxed, but her first close encounter with the lens revealed real candid feelings about it...Editing
As far as I remember, I only cropped the picture some. Nothing more was needed.In my camera bag
I take along my photo vest with what I need for my photo session, and let my photo bags keep the equipment I'm not using! The vest's many pockets will contain two cameras, spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one photo clamp standing in for a tripod. I take along about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter - my tools for improvisations. The vest's large lens pockets hold a small water bottle, sandwich, or bar of chocolate if I'm going out for the whole day. I may also include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. My smarthone comes along too. It has yet another spare camera, but more importantly, the Spirit Level App makes the phone become a perfectly horizontal surface under the camera, which is essential for panoramic sweeps and/or time-lapse photos. This app is free, and requires no extra permissions whatsoever. The large back pocket of the vest is reserved for lightweight rain poncho. If weather chooses to play up, the poncho neatly covers all. That's all I need to make photos. Using the tools mentioned above, much can be improvised along the way. Generally, I find it easier to carry things in a photo vest than in any photo bag...Feedback
Children are the only candid part of the human race, and their reaction is mostly accurate and revealing. Watching children behavior lets us actually re-evaluate many things that we'd normally just let pass through our experience filters. Of course, thanks to some sickos that we for various reasons allow to walk around, today's World is such that you have to take extra care how to photograph children. Best do it with their parents' express consent, even if you are known among your community as normal and positive person! Also do not forget to copy your best shots for the kid's parents, and ask whether you are allowed to use the images in any public manner. Nine times out of ten, you'll be granted such permission, and if you post your photos on the web, be sure to also give the URL where they can see the images in the way these are presented.
