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Feb, 2010Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
At a bird sanctuary in Florida.Time
late afternoon/early eveningLighting
very low winds and waves along with a lowering sun created optimum light conditions.Equipment
FZ100 Lumix camera, zoom lensInspiration
liked the relatively calm birds and their reflections off the smooth water of the bay.Editing
noIn my camera bag
camera, flash attachment, a couple extra power packs, a couple xtra SD memory cards, lens cleaner.Feedback
When I get to a location, I walk around a lot, looking for the best places to shoot from, paying particular attention to sun location, the background,and context. I ask myself if it's better to shoot from a low point or high point, with a short or long lens, close to the target or further away. I try to take more than one shot. I brace the camera against trees, posts, rocks, whatever helps me keep the camera still (I like to travel light, without being encumbered by a tripod.)
