TheoShilton
TheoShilton
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cameraNIKON D7000

settings Aperture f/4.2 ISO 100 Shutter 3/1 Focal Length 26/1 

upload_dateFeb, 2015

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Behind The Lens

Location
I took this photo from the Skydeck in Central Melbourne.
Time
It was around 8pm at night.
Lighting
All natural i shot with a long exposure from the roof of the skytower overlooking central Melbourne.
Equipment
I used a Nikon D7000 and an 18-55mm lens.
Inspiration
The view from the skydeck is incredible you can see the whole of melbourne unfold before you. I especially liked the skyscrapers in the city and wanted to catch them in the shot.
Editing
I imported the image as 3 RAW files into photomatix pro and converted the image to an HDR format. I then exported to lightroom here I incresed the clarity, contrast and sharpness and aplied a slight vignette before exporting as a Tiff for the final image.
In my camera bag
I carry a Nikon D7200 normally attached is an 18-300mm lens for street and people photography. I have a 10-20mm lens for architecture, both interior and exterior as well as an 8mm and a 6.5mm fish eye when 10mm leaves me wanting. I also have a 4.5mm circular fish eye for surreal shots although it doesn't get as much use as the other lenses. If i'm away I also carry a sigma 150-500mm lens for wildlife photography. Theres nothing worse than not having the lens for the job!! I have just purchased a 35mm F1.4 lens which I use for portrait and street photography. The wide aperture makes it excellent for night street photography.
Feedback
As with any rooftop shots I always have a walk around and check out the best angles before I get my gear out. This helps me to determine what I want to shoot the most and which lens will be best for the final shot. When capturing cityscapes you need a focal point, this is usually the tallest building in the image but sometimes (especially if you are using JHDR) a large park or lake can stand out quite prominently. Ifg you are shooting at night make sure you use a smaller aperture and longer exposure to ensure you get the best detail in your final image. Also try and make sure the final image is bright enough for HDR conversion as dark images always end up with imperfections when you try to sharpen or add clarity in post processing.

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