deep in the forest
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I have been, for the most part, a "backyard photographer" and a newbie still learning my camera and lenses and all that can be done with them. I live on a tiny island in south Puget Sound. In these typically dense and damp Pacific Northwest forests, I was purposely searching for any of the fungi that magically pop up overnight at odd times of year. So often what is so close and right before our eyes is missed when one is in such familiar territory.Time
I had just got a tripod and was excited about using it for some macro shots. My fascination with bokeh was a key factor. It’s dark in the deep woods, and I thought maybe I was wasting my time trying to get shots on a late October afternoon with little sunlight filtering in. It was about 3:30 PST and the sun was already sliding low to the west. Several other shots from the opposite direction didn’t produce the effect I was looking for, so I changed the angles.Lighting
Shooting from various angles gives such different effects. In this photo, I shot as much into the available sunlight as was possible at the moment. That particular angle gave the magical effect I was looking for.Equipment
This was shot with a Nikon D3300, 18-55 lens, using my new tripod.Inspiration
The small things we don't see so readily can be fascinating and open a whole different world to us. I like people to pay attention and see the beauty of what they might normally trod upon.Editing
This was straight from the camera. No post-processing.In my camera bag
My favorite walk-around lens is a Nikkor 24-120, which gives execllant clarity. I also keep Nikkor 18-55 mm, and a Nikkor 55-300. The tripod is close at hand when I need it.Feedback
Take adavantage of what available light can be found in a light-deprived area. You may be pleasantly surprised at the effects different angles make on your subject.
