Ritva Sillanmäki - ratas
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RitvaSillanmaki
September 03, 2020
Thanks so much, I was very happy to capture this. and only now noticed your comment, so sorry for the late response!😌
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This photo is taken at World Heritage Site Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, Finland.The little Verla mill community on the borders of Jaala and Valkeala in the Kymi river valley of Southeast Finland dates back to the 1870s, at a time when the region began its development into the leading centre of the Finnish forest industry. Verla at that time still lived an independent life of its own. Even when it was founded, the Verla groundwood and board mill was among the smallest in Finland, and it never grew much bigger. Yet Verla had a good reputation in trade circles, because people knew they could trust the board produced there. The story of Verla could have ended when the mill closed down in 1964, but it was not destined to fall into oblivion and decay. On the contrary, Verla became a lasting part of Finland’s cultural history and of world heritage. This photo is It is taken from the factory in an area that used to do repairs. These are spare parts of the machinery used in the mill,Time
I this was taken in the afternoon with light coming in from the side windowLighting
I wanted to catch the contrast of light and shadows and that way to enhance the shape and texture of the subject. I use natural light as much as possible also this photo is shot without using a flash.Equipment
I shot the photo with Sony a65 camera with out flashInspiration
I was photographing this mill for a art/ photo exhibition and the strong beauty of these steel cogwheels caught my attention, the light made these spare parts look like art.Editing
I only have slightly adjusted the contrast and light, added some sharpness to the wheels.In my camera bag
I have very limited equipment with me, my Sony SLT-A65V with a Sony E 55-210mm and Sony 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Camera and a flash, that I hardly ever use, I am a strong believer in natural light.Feedback
no advice here. than the bacics. Try to balance the photo with light and contrast and and as much as possible notice of details.
