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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo inside a beautiful museum that helped portray the historic lifestyle of downtown Prescott in Northern Arizona.Time
It was around lunch time. However, the sky was very cloudy that day which made Prescott even more beautiful and relaxing, if that is possible.Lighting
When taking the picture the main source of light was coming from the display case behind the antique register. I took a chance by using no flash but I trusted that the natural light streaming in from the windows and the display light would cooperate and create something worth saving.Equipment
I used my Nikon D3100 with my 18-55mm lens. No flash was used and I hand held my camera for this particular shot.Inspiration
I loved the idea of a photo with all of the numbers. When I first saw the register, I instantly pictured something like what I created. I knew it would be just unique enough to be remembered.Editing
Nope, most of my photos are a clear window into what I see when looking through my lens. Minus a few pictures I have played around with, I hardly ever change anything because the impurities show me how I can take a better picture next time. Also, I prefer real life pictures that capture a moment or make the viewer feel as if they were there with you, not something that was created using post-processing.In my camera bag
I always have two lenses, that range from 18-300mm, a 58mm Pro Master standard filter, a Pro Master shutter release remote and chord, a battery charger, and my burgundy Nikon D3100.Feedback
The key to this picture is it's simplicity, and I am not just talking about how it turned out. For someone trying to recreate this photo, simply focus your camera onto the middle object (in my case a number in the middle of a row of numbers) and shoot. While every photographer tries to capture the perfect picture, trusting the natural ingredients around you (lighting, movement, air quality, etc.) can be as crucial to a photo as changing the setting of your camera.
