Candy coated Mums
Dec, 2014Views
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Location
Smith College Lyman Conservatory; Fall Mum show 2014Time
Early morning while the light was still very soft in the Conservatory.Lighting
The morning light coming through the glass ceiling at the Lyman Conservatory was quite amazing and all of the mums I sot looked dreamy.Equipment
This was shot on a Sony a6000 using a Macro lens 30mm ISO 800 f8.0 1/800 sec. I changed the clarity in Lightroom to achieve that dreamy look. The original was quite unique in and of itself.Inspiration
I had a new camera and a dear friend who is an amazing photographer was helping me with macro photography. This location was perfect as the show was just about to open and there were hundreds of mums in all shapes and colors to experiment with.Editing
Yes I typically use Lightroom just to balance lights and darks but very little. If there are dust spots I will use Photoshop. I have been experimenting lately often with Google Nix Collection, Color Efex Pro 4In my camera bag
I always have my Sony a6000. I travel with several lenses to capture changing conditions. i.e. Sony E-mount10-18 wide angle; Sony E-mount 55-210 zoom and the standard kit lens that came with the camera. i just purchased a Sigma 30mm for some landscape applications. I have a travel tripod for use when a full tripod is not allowed as in some gardens I photograph for the Garden Conservancy and I also just bought a travel clamp from Really Right Stuff so I can attach my camera to any surface where a tripod is not practical. My newest purchase is from Formatt HiTech and is the Elia Locardi Travel Filter Kit. I am a huge fan of Elia Locardi's photography and take his suggestions seriously.Feedback
I would say that patience is a key in macro photography or landscape photography. Sometimes the light is exactly how you planned but often it isn't but those can be the most wonderful changes and the most extraordinary pictures. I take hundreds of photos to see what works best in the same situation so the next time I have a better idea and I am constantly trying to learn and grow. I watch videos and read articles to gain new knowledge in the area of equipment and photography. I would also suggest that you don't need the fanciest camera or equipment to start taking amazing photos. Remember to compose your shot and think of how the viewer will see it. Will they see what you were trying to convey. Photography should elicit an emotional response.
