Looking Up at the WWII Memorial
This shot has been manipulated on purpose! Because airplanes played such an important role in WWII, I thought adding the plane to the WWII Memorial in Washingt...
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This shot has been manipulated on purpose! Because airplanes played such an important role in WWII, I thought adding the plane to the WWII Memorial in Washington DC was largely symbolic. It is not intended to appear real!
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isilvaphoto
October 12, 2016
That's what I call being in the right place at the right time!! Great shot.
UnkleFrank
November 09, 2016
Another well thought out capture. My compliments on your image ANDsome much deserved awards.
aaronkaka
August 25, 2018
You are very clear that this is a manipulation, which I appreciate. But why did you not choose then to perfectly center the plane in the opening?
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Location
This was taken at the WWII Memorial in Washington D. C.Time
I was shooting in midday sunlight, so I felt that I needed to get creative to overcome the harsh light.Lighting
Since the light was not ideal, I tried to make the shot about perspective instead. The sky, clouds, and foliage grabbed my attention as well as the details of the memorial.Equipment
This was a handheld shot taken with a Nikon D600 and a Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 wide angle lens. I didn't use a flash or filter for the shot.Inspiration
When I looked up and saw all of the details in the memorial structure and the pillars converging to a central point, I thought it would make a great perspective shot.Editing
The shot was completely edited in LightRoom with the exception of the airplane. I added the plane after the fact in PicsArt. My intension was never to mislead the viewer into thinking the plane was original. It simply occurred to me that planes played a big role in WWII and having one in the shot would be symbolic. I rarely manipulate photos, but this one seemed to be improved by the manipulation.In my camera bag
I carry a Nikon D600, a Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8, a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8, a Nikkor 85mm f/1.8, a teleconverter, filters, SD cards, and a back up battery as well as a tripod.Feedback
The best advice that I can give is to let the photo dictate the edit. To me, the image has a life of its own. Because of this notion, there is no real "style" to my photos because each one requires a unique edit that enhances that photo individually. Go with your gut and be creative! :)
