Cherry Blossoms at Sunset
Pretty cherry blossoms at sunset. (Suwanee, GA)
Pretty cherry blossoms at sunset. (Suwanee, GA)
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Mar, 2016Views
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Location
I took this photo in Suwanee, GA. I was walking in my neighborhood and taking pictures of the beautiful cherry blossoms.Time
I was taking a walk right before sunset on a beautiful spring day. The sun was shining upon the newly opened cherry blossoms, and I was thrilled. With the sky turning colors in the backdrop, I knew I could capture their amazing essence. They come and go so quickly, I wanted to capture them in the moment.Lighting
I really love the use of natural light. With the sun beginning to set, the lighting was perfect.Equipment
Canon 7D (used a tree branch as my tripod)Inspiration
I was driving home in my neighborhood, and saw all of the cherry blossom trees blooming, and I knew I had to get back out there and capture their beauty immediately.Editing
The lighting of the sunset really helped with this image, so I didn't need to do any post-processing. I increased the contrast just a tad so that the silhouette stood out more against the sky.In my camera bag
I normally carry my Canon EOS 7D, and also my Canon Rebel T5i, as well as a macro and zoom lens, and a polarizer filter is a must for the great outdoors. Many times I'll also have my tripod with me.Feedback
When capturing a macro close up of a flower, or any subject at sunset, I use my camera on a manual setting in order to capture the details even in a low light.
