Waiting patiently
Right place at the right time. This was minimally processed (cropping, adjusting contrast, saturation).
The credit goes to the morning light!...
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Right place at the right time. This was minimally processed (cropping, adjusting contrast, saturation).
The credit goes to the morning light!
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The credit goes to the morning light!
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Mar, 2015Views
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Bellatrix_B2
September 02, 2015
I sincerely hope this beauty is in a frame!!!! What an exceptional work of art!!!!!!!!
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stan_matsui
April 27, 2018
Thanks, all. I am not a pilot, but am an aviation fan. This image has sold several copies, and is in frames and (my favorite) on metal.
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken at Kenmore Air Harbor, a floatplane air harbor that serves the Pacific Northwest and Southwestern Canada. Kenmore is a suburb of Seattle, WA.Time
Morning, at 9:00 AM.Lighting
It was beautiful light! The sky was overcast with patches of clearing, which made the sunlight like a huge softbox.Equipment
I used a Nikon D800 camera, with a 24-70MM lens set to 50MM. No flash, but I used a tripod.Inspiration
I had been taking pictures of the beautiful cherry trees in bloom at the University of Washington, and felt prompted by the Lord to make a stop at Kenmore Air. There was a little activity there at 9:00 AM, but mostly a quiet environment. I had been facing the opposite direction taking photos of other aircraft, and when I turned around - this aircraft was sitting, just waiting for someone to photograph her.Editing
This is a HDR image composited from three exposures. I adjusted the contrast and did a little color correction, but that was about it.In my camera bag
I now shoot a Sony A7RIII. In my bag is the camera with a 24-105MM f/4, a 50MM f/1.8, a 70-300 f/4/5-5.6, extra batteries, a flash, and a Peak Design Lens Kit&Capture Clip.Feedback
Always look around (I hadn't expected this composition, but when I turned around, I saw it!). Spend enough time in the place you're photographing to get a feel for the environment - the light, the flow of action (if any), and generally a feel for the place. Watch the light!
