Dahlia Detail
May, 2010Views
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Location
My backyard!Time
Morning, around 9AMLighting
I used a diffusor to filter the direct sunlight, along with off camera flash to add some drama. I also use -1 exposure compEquipment
Canon 1D Mk II, Canon 105mm f2.8 macro. Tripod, off camera flashInspiration
Loved the color on this particular dahlia, I had seen it backlit a couple of days earlier and wanted to capture. The light didn't cooperate, so I created my own backlightingEditing
Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom, with a small crop for compositionIn my camera bag
I typically carried 1 or 2 DSLR's with a 16-35, 24-105, and macro, along with flash and filters. I have just moved over to a mirrorless Fuji X-T1 system due to injury - needed to lighten the load!Feedback
Think about what inspired you to capture the image - color, shape, something else - and distill your composition to that. And, don't be afraid to experiment with light and exposure!
