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Rain And The City

Rain over the windshield always looks very much the same; what changes is the background. In this case it is an usual bus station. The place is Struga (Macedoni...
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Rain over the windshield always looks very much the same; what changes is the background. In this case it is an usual bus station. The place is Struga (Macedonia), the weather is rainy, the time is early afternoon, the mission is waiting... :)
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TG-2

Aperture f/2.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 450/100

upload_date

Apr, 2015

Views

354

Likes

+14

Awards

People's Choice in City Black and White Photo Challenge

Outstanding Creativity

Peer Award

Top Choice

Superior Skill

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

Photographed in Struga (North Macedonia) on a rainy day...

Time

Date/Time of the shot was 06-Apr-15 15:29:06

Lighting

These are the elements: 1/320 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100, 0.00 eV, Metering Mode: Pattern, Flash Off, Focal Length: 4.5 mm.

Equipment

The camera of the moment was Olympus TG-2, used as is, out-of-hand.

Inspiration

I do this often, actually, because I like the rain pattern that forms on the windshield... some photos appear better than other, of course, buit this one I liked. It looked to me even better in B&W, as there were no colors so prominent as to warrant better outcome. The shades of grey I saw as more adequate.

Editing

I cropped the shot somewhat, and of course converted the shot to B&W, using Nik Collection's "Silver Efex" plugin in ACDSee.

In my camera bag

For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. So I load my photo vest with whatever I might need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The vest's many pockets usually contain two cameras, spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small photo clamp instead of a tripod. Sometimes I'll include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. The vest has pockets for big lenses that can hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always add about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. With these, much can be "mcgyvered" along the way, so that's all I need. Recently I make it even more comfortable for me, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; a variable-volume McKinley. Simplicity and comfort; two best qualities for the most situations!

Feedback

Study the rain-distorted views, see the potential, have a camera at hand! That's all, folks :)))

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Rain And The City

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