Embrace the Sunshine
I saw a lone dandelion waver quietly and having quite a long stem, I was able to attempt an upward shot.
I saw a lone dandelion waver quietly and having quite a long stem, I was able to attempt an upward shot.
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Location
I took this photo in the backyard of my Californian home. Because I lack the ability (and time) to travel places, I make use of beautiful possibilities of this sublime state. Since the sunshine is quite strong, it's not a problem to find a "picture perfect" day.Time
Actually, for this image, I took a walk after a fabulous lunch and upon finding this little flower, I instantly set up to take the shot. This image was taken on March 24, 2015 at 11:19 am.Lighting
I wanted to create a semi-silhouette by having the sun coming through the transparent part of the flower's petal, but also by angling the camera, caught a ray of the sun's beam coming between two little petals. So this particular shot, a type of lighting I don't use very often, is backlit.Equipment
As I can't really afford a high-end DSLR, I had to make do with a Sony HX400V, a slightly higher-end Point and Shoot camera. I did this shot hand held, no flash. There IS a UV filter, but it might not have made a difference in the picture quality.Inspiration
I wanted a fresh, more summer-y approach, so as it doesn't snow here (like, ever) I made use of hot, dry weather and the fresh clear sky. Since I always considered dandelions "mini Sunflowers", I decided that since the sun was out, why not make use of the name "Sunflower"?Editing
I do not use any post processing. In fact, this photograph is not photoshopped at all.In my camera bag
I typically have a HDMI cable, two batteries, a extra polishing cloth, and a battery charger. And just in case, I use a small, pocketable Canon A2500.Feedback
Photography is the art of capturing memories. It may be described as an opportunity. Either you take the leap to accomplish it, or you sit back and let it fly by. What I've learned about photography myself is that you can't just expect the camera to take the photo. That's the lazy way. YOU have to get up, YOU have to pick up the camera, YOU have to find the "opportunity" and snatch it right away. If you want to take a picture like this, it won't always turn out to how you might expect, so the best I can suggest is just experiment with the exposure and aperture and find what what fits your expectations the best. Have fun, take the leap, and enjoy photography!
