Childhood on the Okavango Delta
Batswana kids relaxing after school by the water of the Okavango Delta.
Batswana kids relaxing after school by the water of the Okavango Delta.
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Location
In the small town of Maun on the edge of the Okavango delta, Botswana.Time
Time of day: After school. Maun is a pretty chilled-out place most of the time, but around an hour before sunset on a school night you really feel the place unwind. What better way to spend an evening than relaxing by the water's edge with with your mates?Lighting
Natural lighting all the way. I like to photograph candid moments on adventures and, most of the time, that means travelling light. I don't carry auxiliary lighting and almost never use flash guns because they're intrusive. I rarely miss the additional gear as there's no substitute for natural light.Equipment
Olympus OMD EM 5 M.zuiko 45mm f.1.8 HandheldInspiration
Good vibes.Editing
I shot the photo in RAW and processed it in photoshop (great piece of software). I didn't do a lot. Just the basics. Contrast, colour, exposure; a little bit of spot-lighting to bring out a face or two. Nothing fancy.In my camera bag
I like to travel light so I use an Olympus OMD Em5 micro-four-thirds body along with an M.zuiko Pro 12-40mm because, together, they're weather proof. My favourite lens, that I always carry, however is the M.Zuiko 45mm f.1.8. On paper it's no better than the pro lens... apparently, but there's something about it. Prime lenses are fun and intuitive, it's tack-sharp with great bokeh - love it. That's my main go-to setup. Not comprehensive, but I'm not a pro and it keeps me shooting happily. I often carry a cheap tripod and sometimes a samyang fisheye for things like climbing, kayaking, mountaineering etc where perspectives can be limited (because you're hanging from a rope), or for occasions when I just fancy a bit of fun variety.Feedback
I guess luck has a lot to do with it in my case. I would say I am a dedicated, but not especially talented hobby-photographer. One thing that I think contributed to this image is the fact I was using a prime lens. Zoom lenses are great for their versatility, but when you happen to be in the right place at the right moment, at the right distance, in the right light, you're far more likely to capture it without the distraction of a zoom function. You don't think when you're using a prime. The process becomes more intuitive; almost second nature.
