Wildflower
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Location
This photo was taken at Falls Creek, Victoria Australia, in a picturesque alpine meadow. At the time, I was on an ecology field trip where everyone shared a passionate interest in the local flora and fauna.Time
This was taken late on a sunny summer afternoon in February 2016. There was a large group of us all perusing the landscape, looking for skinks and various alpine insects. I was drawn to the brightly coloured wildflowers, and took the opportunity to photograph their splendour.Lighting
I like to shoot my photos with the sun shining directly onto the subject, as I feel that this brings a natural vibrancy to the image and reduces somewhat the need for post processing.Equipment
This was shot on a Canon 60D, with a 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. No other equipment was used.Inspiration
I am inspired by nature and all of its fine details and intricacies. Macro photography allows me to explore these details and gain a deeper appreciation of the the little things in life; smaller in size but certainly not in complexity.Editing
I like to keep my post processing relatively simple; generally, and as was the case with this photo, by adding a curve on photoshop. I find this to be an effective way of enhancing the qualities of the image.In my camera bag
I haven't yet been able to acquire a large collection of camera equipment, so my bag contains a simple yet effective combination of my Canon 60D and two lenses; canon 50mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2.8 macro. These lenses are suited to my style of photography and both will produce very sharp results.Feedback
I think the key for macro photography is to be observant and to look for details that would normally fall beneath your notice, as even the most mundane scrap of nature can look rather impressive up close. When practicing macro photography, manual focus is an important skill to develop in being able to pinpoint the exact detail you would like to focus on in the image. I would advise taking many photos of what may seem like the same image, as when working with a shallow depth of field the focus can change with the slightest movement.
