Rusty Tractor.
An early twentieth century tractor with a log cabin in the background.
An early twentieth century tractor with a log cabin in the background.
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bobsmith_3044
June 28, 2019
Thanks for this picture. It isn't, but a very close match to my Grandparents home in North Carolina. Even down to the stove on the back porch. Good memories.
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Location
This is one of my favorite photos that I have taken. It was taken at French Camp Academy in French Camp, Mississippi. In the background is a pioneer style log cabin from the post US Civil War era but prior to World War I. In the foreground is a very rusty, antique tractor from the late 1920's.Time
I think I took it about 1pm in the afternoon.Lighting
It was an overcast day, but because everything in the frame was still, a fast shutter speed was not required. Therefore, I was able to use an aperture above the f16 stop and a low iso setting so I could obtain a tack sharp, low noise image.Equipment
I handheld my camera using the aperture mode and did not use any flash.Inspiration
I wanted an authentic setting of vintage scenery on a fall afternoon. It would have been impossible to get anyone in the frame wearing appropriate clothing to depict the time period and I happened to be there while very few people were around so I captured the image with no one in it. I think it worked out well.Editing
I used only Lightroom software. I was relatively new to using a DSLR camera and was still learning to develop raw files. It was a lot of learning and work involved in preparing this image.In my camera bag
I used my Nikon D5100 camera. Since then I have upgraded and now have a D5200 as well as my recent purchase of the D5300.Feedback
If its is a very sunny day, I would use a polarized filter on my lens. If it is a cloudy, overcast day, I would use a tripod. I would also use my lowest iso setting. If you have no choice but to capture the image with people or moving objects, I would up the iso setting but not exceed 800. For tack sharp images, use the f16 stop or higher.
