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cameraNIKON D7000

settings Aperture f/3.5 ISO 200 Shutter 10/800 Focal Length 500/10 

upload_dateJan, 2016

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mikefrench Platinum
 
mikefrench February 01, 2016
Are you the wood burner? I use these a lot and found that wrapping the handle with the self adhering ace bandages goes a long way toward keeping the heat down while providing a bit of cushion. Nice self portrait if you are in fact the burning guy.

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken on the floor of my living room where my husband was working on his latest pyrography art piece.

Time

It was really late at night. I was thinking about going to bed when I noticed that though the sun had gone down, a lamp was still on and my husband was still working. It was probably close to midnight.

Lighting

The house was dark and the only light source was the lamp he was using to work. It was bouncing off the wood and back onto his face. I loved how dramatic it was, the sharp contrast between light and dark.

Equipment

This was shot with a Nikon D7000 and 50mm 1.4 Nikkor lens. No other equipment was needed.

Inspiration

I was inspired not only by the dramatic lighting, but by how concentrated he was on his work. He was so focussed on his creation and I wanted to capture and preserve that look. I watched him work for a bit, but at this moment he paused to look at what he had accomplished.

Editing

I converted it to black and white in LAB mode and then adjusted the curves to a contrast that suited the look I was going for.

In my camera bag

My first go to lens is my 50mm 1.8. I typically shoot children and it's wide aperture gives me great depth of field and allows me to keep my shutter speed high to capture their quick movements. My next lens is my 55-300 mm 4.5-56. The zoom allows me to capture from a distance, as well as beautiful compression for portraiture. I also pack my tripod with me just incase the need arises!

Feedback

An important part of any type of photography is patience and observation. Look around you and see what is there, what is happening. Learn to see the light and how it is falling on those things around you. Be willing to wait. From there you can compose and capture the beauty in nearly anything.

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