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bethanysportiello
November 17, 2020
Thanks everyone. I didn't realize that I had any comments on this photo. Again, thank you.
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Location
This photo was taken in northern Idaho, outside of a small town called Santa. It's a very rural area that we love stopping by when traveling because of the peace and serenity along the creeks. The vast countrysides make for a gorgeous backgrounds to have a picnic lunches with the family.Time
I remember we had finished a late picnic lunch and were heading out when I seen the old barn off in the distance. It must have been about 2 or 3 in the afternoon and I made my husband stop the car and let me out so I could get some photos.Lighting
It was extremely hot for it being May and there were so many ladybugs and other little red flying insects on the wheat. I actually layed down in the wheat so I could get the photo of the barn thru the grass but as I experimented the different field of depths, I decided that I really like the way it looked with the barn blurred in the background. The only light and filters I used were the sun, the clouds, and the bugs, lol.Equipment
I used my Fujifilm X-S1. No other equipment.Inspiration
I have always loved the look of old rustic barns and countrysides. I think they make beautiful photos, so I always try to stop and get a photo of them if possible.Editing
No. I didn't do anything to the photo besides cropping it. I might have played with the contrast, but honestly, I don't remember.In my camera bag
I carry 2 of them, just in case my kid wants to take some pics with me. It's pretty much the same in both bags... Except for the cameras. In one bag I keep a Fujifilm X-S1and a Fujifilm EXR. In the other, a Canon Rebel EOS T7. Both bags contain multiple SD cards, extra batteries, filters, a lenspen, a tripod, car charger and cords, and a condensed quick tips and owners manual. (You never know when you may need it!)Feedback
Don't be afraid to get down in the dirt to get the angle that you want. Just be careful not to get your expensive camera down in the dirt as well... Dirt can hurt you precious investments and it's not always that easy to clean it. Not is it that cheap to have it done.
