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I saw this leaf after it heavily rained.
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Location
This photo was taken in my backyard. It had just rained outside, which makes for (in my opinion) great shooting conditions. Since it doesn't rain a lot in Arizona, I try to take advantage of it when it does.Time
It was around ten o'clock when I took this picture. It had been heavily raining out for hours, and I waited until it cleared up enough for me to go outside and not worry about my equipment getting wet.Lighting
Shooting in overcast weather is my favorite. The light wasn't in this photo too dark or too bright that it is hard to work with so I didn't need any artificial lighting equipment. Overcast days also seem to create more moody and deeper images.Equipment
I used a Canon Rebel T3 and an 18-55 f/3.5 EF-S lens. No tripod or flash used.Inspiration
Since I live in Arizona, heavy rainfall isn't the most common weather. However, it does make for great outdoor shooting conditions. Every time it rains, I try to get outside and take as many photos as I can because the rain usually doesn't last long. So when I heard the rain pouring down outside my window, I instinctively went outside and just started shooting without a specific goal in mind. Eventually, I found this leaf, put on the closest thing I had to a macro lens, and just started taking pictures.Editing
I don't usually do a lot of heavy post-processing on my photos, and this photo wasn't any different. I just desaturated it, and then went for a higher contrast to make the droplets really pop. I tweaked my s-curve to try to get it to a bold, but not overdone look.In my camera bag
I like to travel light when I shoot so I carry my camera with an 18-35 f/3.5 lens and a 75-300 f/4. Other than that, I have a few filters and a fisheye lens adapter. The case I use is a small vintage forest green Canon bag.Feedback
Taking macro shots (or any kind of shots) in harsh weather conditions can be tough to do. You have to keep your camera still and your equipment dry while rain drops fall all around. One of the best ways I keep my stuff dry in bad conditions, as dumb as it may sound, is wearing hat, and in my case, a huge straw sombrero. It covers my camera, my bag on my back, and, in macro shots, my subject. Sometimes the most challenging situations can be fixed with an easy solution.