Think about it
Sep, 2015Views
328
Likes
Awards
Winner in Think Calm Photo Challenge
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superior Skill
Top Ranks
Top 30 rankTop 30 rank week 1Categories
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
In a public house in my home town of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UKTime
It was around mid-morning on a Saturday or Sunday. I was taking a break before heading out to take some photographs around the town.Lighting
The lighting is completely natural and provided by a large window 45 degrees to the right from the gent in picture.Equipment
Canon EOS 50D, Canon EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III, I'd forgotten to pack my small tripod so I balanced the camera on top of a pint glass.Inspiration
I was struck by how the light was hitting the man at first. I decided it might make a good picture and attempted to frame it as best as Icould.Editing
I use Adobe Lightroom for organising and making basic edits. My skills are not that strong, so all that has been done to this image is a conversion to monochrome and some adjustments to the highlights and shadows.In my camera bag
These days I only carry a 50D camera body, a EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens, a Joby gorillapod, a speedlight and spare batteries.Feedback
Look out for subjects that are in good or interesting light. This image came about by first noticing the light and the potential for an image second. The lighting in this case also made me think it would make a far stronger monochrome image than in colour, before I'd even pressed the shutter.
