Macro berries
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Location
I took this photo in Wekiva Springs State Park, Fl. I have a distinct love for nature, and the medium of photography allows the capture and reveal of the moments I've spent hiking.Time
Mid-afternoon, 2pm-4pm. For years I was on a late schedule, which proves bothersome to spending time outside. Work and school kept me awake past 3am often enough that the day didn't start until 1pm. By that time in Florida, most of the wildlife has calmed down and moved into shade (exception : bugs , snakes, spiders, and anything near a nice cool spring). Hence why so often my pictures feature flora.Lighting
When I saw these waxy berries, I sought to capture how the light bounced off of each individual one and their subtle movements.Equipment
I used a Canon EOS rebel t5, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens. No tripod, No flash. and an inexpensive 58mm macro conversion lensInspiration
My inspiration was the time of year. November thru late April contains the majority of decent days for hiking down here. After that everything begins to grow, and for many unfortunate souls like myself the onslaught of allergies begins. While this doesn't keep me confined to the inside - my hikes are shorter and farther in between. This picture was taken at the end of February , during the height of hiking season for Florida.Editing
Typically with all of my images I set the white and black levels to the lowest/highest levels captured in the image. Then adjust the grayscale to somewhere in between. Afterward I will minimally adjust the brightness and contrast. With my limited knowledge of image manipulation, I try to do the simplest processing to achieve what I need. This ensures the image still emphasizes the intention or focus used in the shot.In my camera bag
Canon Eos Rebel T5, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS III lens, photorito lens cover [ conveniently disguises any of your lenses as a burrito while protecting it. ] , a small tripod I recently purchased , (Since I am usually hiking or camping while taking photos I needed to find an inexpensive tripod which collapsed to fit inside my pack. The tripod is usually optional.) and some Plastic drawstring lens/camera body covers if water or sand is involved.Feedback
Wait until something catches your eye, get up close to it and watch it for a minute. When you're ready - hold your breath ! You might need to stabilize the subject ( or exude patience ) if the wind is blowing even a slight bit. In many macro shots my left hand will hold the branch, stem, etc. Holding it can also be a great way to get a slightly different angle. Just be sure not to break whatever you are holding :)
