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settings Aperture f/2.2 ISO 80 Shutter 1/1200 Focal Length 2471/1000 

upload_dateSep, 2015

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Zenith Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Contest Finalist in Cool Shoes Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Footwear Beauty Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in A World Of Red Photo Contest
Honorable Mention in Below My Knees Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Below My Knees Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Rule Of Thirds Essentials Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Wtfocus Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Sand Photo Contest
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The Talent AwardsTop 20 rank
Cool Shoes Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Cool Shoes Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
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World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Disrupting Depth Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Disrupting Depth Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
A World Of Red Photo ContestTop 10 rank
A World Of Red Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Below My Knees Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Monthly Pro Vol 21 Photo ContestTop 30 rank
Monthly Pro Vol 21 Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Below My Knees Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 3
Still Life Macro Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Still Life Macro Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Below My Knees Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Still Life Macro Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Below My Knees Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Rule Of Thirds Essentials Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Rule Of Thirds Essentials Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Wtfocus Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Wtfocus Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Beach Day Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Sand Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Sand Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
10 Comments |
Rosley
 
Rosley October 31, 2015
Love the POV and DOF . . . :)
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theshawnamiller February 09, 2017
Thank you!
nandicmb
 
nandicmb November 20, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Sand Photo Contest!
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theshawnamiller February 09, 2017
Thank you!
williamatkinson
 
williamatkinson February 05, 2017
I'm feeling a sense of loss and deep depression when I view the shoe. As if somebody stole something from me. Amazing shot but surly very depressing. I do love the colors in this though - a great mood setter. Find a game designer that is looking for a cover for a murder mystery and sell it.
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theshawnamiller February 09, 2017
Ahahahaha, good idea! Also, it is depressing! I took that shot after walking along a Jersey beach after some unsettling medical news. It was totally a depressing walk. The rain and sand felt like little needles prickling all over my exposed skin and I could not get the clarity of mind I was hoping for by finding some solitary by the ocean. I am beyond thrilled to hear you feel it. It was not a pleasant day, indeed.
williamatkinson
 
williamatkinson February 05, 2017
Great photo! Congrats on the award! don't take my previous comment wrong.
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theshawnamiller February 09, 2017
Thank you, and never! Always up for discussion and the unfolding of how an image speaks to another. Always. Otherwise I am just doing this for myself.
Aryansears
 
Aryansears May 29, 2017
Amazing!
lillianstott
 
lillianstott August 28, 2017
hi
edandaniphone PRO+
 
edandaniphone October 21, 2017
Supercool.
Cactusbloomphotography
 
Cactusbloomphotography December 06, 2017
Jumanji
Egoryan
 
Egoryan April 16, 2018
Of course, it's a little confusing what the author meant by this snapshot, but looks atmospheric
MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 July 09, 2022
Wonderful colors and DOF. Very moody.

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken on the New Jersey coastline. Near Asbury Park.

Time

This image was taken right before dusk. It was kind of a dreary day, storms were approaching the area. I had taken off my shoes to photograph the water with ease. Once I had turned around I saw that my Chucks were being swallowed by the sand and I wanted to capture it. I lowered my phone and took the shot.

Lighting

Seeing that it was getting stormier and darker by the minute there was really not much to work with. Luckily the sand makes for a beautiful reflector.

Equipment

Funny thing - I did not use my fancy Canon 5D Mark II - I used my camera phone for this shot.

Inspiration

I loved how quickly the weather changed while we were walking the beach. It became very windy and the ocean began to pick up. After I finished photographing the water, I turned around and saw that my Chucks were being surrounded by the sand. I loved the color contrast and decided to capture it.

Editing

The DOF was outstanding for this shot - I don't think I could ever recreate it with my DSLR. For the rest I just messed with the contrast a bit and with exaggerating the front blur a tad. Also gave this piece a slight vignette.

In my camera bag

Typically I don't use my phone as my camera source. I am thinking heavily now about downgrading to something that allows me to move more freely.

Feedback

Capturing a shot similar to this is simple - just be ready with your camera, or in this case, your camera phone.

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