The Palace
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken from the beach in Cape May Point, New Jersey. I was on a vacation with my family and this is the view of the hotel we were staying in.Time
I'm not really sure what the exact time was for this image. After spending all day on the beach, grabbing dinner, and doing some sightseeing or shopping, I liked to unwind by walking across the street and just sitting in the sand at night and listening to the ocean.Lighting
I love the lighting in this image. Every light coming from every balcony is slightly different - like every room told its own story or had its own personality.Equipment
This image was shot on a Nikon D7000. I'm not a fan of carrying around a tripod, so I placed my camera on top of a beach storage box because I was using a long exposure.Inspiration
The lighting definitely inspired me to take this photo. I'd been experimenting with long exposures at the time, and this was just so still, but so dynamic at the same time.Editing
I do a little cleanup in photoshop. I take some of the noise out, and take some of the highlights down so less things are blown out white, and they appear softer. Then, I added in a soft "light leak" effect. I felt like it added to the dreaminess of the photo.In my camera bag
Depending on where/what I'm shooting, I'll either have my Nikon D7000 or my Sony A5100 with me. I usually carry extra batteries and memory cards, because I can never take enough pictures. When I'm shooting on the beach, I always make sure I have lens cleaner. The salt water in the air can really affect the glass on the lens. I also bring a flash, or a ring flash, and flash filters for fun colored effects on images.Feedback
I always like to try to tell a story with my images. Try to shoot things with history, or a narrative behind it. For example, how many people are staying in this hotel? How long are they staying? It's late, why are their lights still on outside? Is anyone awake? As far as technicals go, make sure the camera is set properly. Low light situations are difficult. You want a long exposure with a low ISO (the less noise, the better). Don't be a hero, use a tripod, or stabilize your camera somehow. If you dont have a shutter release remote, try using a short timer on the camera to avoid any camera shake from pushing the shutter release.
