Bishop's Moat
Oct, 2015Views
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Ineke
October 28, 2015
This is an awesome photo. I love the light on the castle and also the golden hour sun. Welcome to viewbug. We hoop to see many more of your photos!
jackhardin
March 19, 2017
Thanks! I'm still trying to get my head 'round this ViewBug site, it's a little confusing...apolgies (very) late reply !
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Behind The Lens
Location
This is a shot of the medieval Bishop's Moat with the towers of Wells Cathedral in the background, in Wells, Somerset SW England near where I live. It's one of those places that can be returned to again and again as the scene will almost always present a different light or atmosphere according to time of day, year or weather conditions.Time
This was taken taken in late afternoon just after a storm had passed, probably around 4-5pm ... The month was November - when the nights close in quickly!Lighting
Well, light of course is everything and this wonderful display was provided by nature. The quality of light was the very reason my finger tripped the shutter :-)Equipment
Taken in 2010 on a Samsung GX 10mp camera with a Pentax manual focus wide angle lens. No tripod, no flash.Inspiration
This scene has changed little in 600-700 years. To be able to visit such a place whenever I want, where the same stones that have been standing for centuries are still in place is something that still fascinates me. The original builders knew a thing or two about beauty of form and we can learn from them today. I was hoping one of the swans that inhabit the moats would have appeared in the foreground but it didn't happen this time.Editing
Minimal yes, contrast control, dodging and burning, some colour enhancementIn my camera bag
I now use the stunning Fujifilm XT1 and mostly its superb f2.8-4 'kit' lens but other lenses too. I also have a Panasonic Lumix 4/3rds camera for backup.Feedback
Remember that no matter how sophisticated, a camera's controls offer just three main functions; Shutter speed, Aperture (depth of field) and Sensitivity (ISO). The lens used will affect how these settings are used. Learn the relationship of these settings so it's like riding a bicycle and then study the masters to learn composition and light (not just photography masters but the Old Masters too) ... Oh, and don't forget: The best camera is the one you always have with you!
