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Petone beach pier
Petone beach pier
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Location
This is the Wharf on the Petone foreshore, Wellington New ZealandTime
At the end of my time out with the camera, around 3pm, I went for a coffee down at the Petone Foreshore. It was mid winter, cold and a fairly grey day. Whilst sitting in the cafe having my cuppa I noticed that the tide had receded and that the wharf was exposed. I went down onto the beach and, half bent over I took the photoLighting
It was mid afternoon and a very cloudy grey day.Equipment
I hand held a Canon EOS 7D MkII fitted with a Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens. The settings I used was ISO 100, F/8, Exposure 1/30sec, Partial metering, no flash and a focal length of 50mmInspiration
I had been following other photographers on Viewbug that had also taken similar shots and read a few inspirational tutorials on having to far end as cantered as possible and fill the photo with the subject.I decided to give it a go and see how it turns out. So glad I did!Editing
No post-processing. I prefer to show the story of the photo exactly as it is in real life.In my camera bag
I carry a Canon EOS 7D Mk II with 4 lenses, Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM, EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens and Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM Portrait Lens. It may sound like an overkill, but I like to be ready for whatever comes my way. I also carry a tripod in the car, just in case.Feedback
Work out all your settings first. Check the light, watch out for fast moving clouds that may have an impact on light. Think about the shot you want to take and the story you want to tell with the photo, line up the corners; the the far point of the "tunnel" into the centre of the frame, rule of thirds, make sure the photo ie level. Lastly, take risks, be creative and make it your own - have fun!
