First installed in 19th Century, the original Lighthouse door complete with handle, lock and key has since only been re-painted, serviced, oiled - and used. Sti...
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First installed in 19th Century, the original Lighthouse door complete with handle, lock and key has since only been re-painted, serviced, oiled - and used. Still as strong as ever, it conveys the weird feeling of a handshake with times of old every time you open and close it.
To say nothing about the ways things used to be made almost two centuries ago...
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To say nothing about the ways things used to be made almost two centuries ago...
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This photo was made on the lighthouse isle Plocica (Adriatic, Croatia) where I was lucky and privileged to spend a lot of time during two winters in a row, living in the lighthouse. Quite a special place to me, and I still enjoy the memories...Time
Photographed at 14:58 on a beautiful 28th day in December 2006, during one of my most cherished winter dwelling on the lighthouse isle.Lighting
The Shutter Speed was 1/250 sec f/3.5, ISO 160, 0.00 eV... with daylight only.Equipment
The camera used was one of Sony's best models I have ever handled, namely the DSC-R1, which is still widely used and enjoyed, despite it being really old nowadays. If you are interested, look it up!Inspiration
The whole lighthouse is impressive, in its architectural sense, also in the way it operates, and the way it has been used throughout its existence... and the twin isle Plocica where it stands is an enjoyment in itself. Although it has no heating, I was never overly cold, thanks to the micro-climate far out in the Adriatic, and also the way the object has been built and laid-out, to shield from the wintry winds... while allowing the maximum warmth from the Sun.Editing
I did some croppping of the photo - the rest was already done in the camera, and quite well, even if I say it myself!In my camera bag
For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. It is more than enough to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car, to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The tripod has its permanent place in the car. My vest pockets usually contain two cameras. Regardless of which is the "main" camera, one of those is always some waterproof model, if the weather plays up or when I find something interesting in the shallows. Nowadays I usually use Nikon P900 or Sony RX100m7, and the waterproof backup is an Olympus TG-2 or a Paralenz DiveCam. Other vest pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to almost anything. In many cases this can replace a tripod. The vest has deep pockets for longer lenses, and these usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these if need be. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; one variable-volume McKinley. In the Outdoors, simplicity and comfort are my most important requirements!Feedback
First and foremost, have a camera -everywhere you go, at all times- and then look for anything and everything that appears even remotely interesting. You can always sort out your shots later - provided you have them, of course! So that would be the most important advice I can think of... Except ENJOY!