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Tulip Garden
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Location
This photo was taken in my backyard in Spokane, Wa. I love to practice my photography on the natural area we have created.Time
After a long day of running a daycare, I loved going out to my backyard with my camera and taking pictures. It was my way to release from the day's stress. It was probably about 5:00 pm on a spring day. I would often catch my husband taking pictures of me taking these pictures because I would get lost.Lighting
I used natural lighting. I had two large pine trees that overshadowed the tulip garden and the setting sun would peek over the fence about this time as it went down. It was quite the perfect time of day to capture that beautiful light through the tulips. It especially made the white tulip stand out.Equipment
I shot this with a Nikon D7100. I did not use a tripod, it was more fun to move about the garden and shoot without it. Not flash either since I wanted to use the natural light. The camera settings were Aperture f/8?ISO 320?Shutter 10/500?Focal Length 360/10.Inspiration
I was looking at all the flowers and this white one reminded me of that one individual that stands out in the crowd. It was different than all the others with a unique look. I was inspired to capture the way it stood out. I love how it stood so tall and straight ready to shine. So I made it the focal point of my photo.Editing
I try really hard not to use a lot of post-processing. If I did it was to get rid of any dust or specks on the camera lens. Other than that I have tried to teach myself techniques so I capture the reality of the scene.In my camera bag
I carry everything in my bag. I usually try to have a little of everything. I carry a macro lens, 18mm-50mm, and about 50mm-300mm lens. I have cleaning supplies and a flower for my lense. I try to make sure I have 3-4 different filters for different situations. I carry extra charged batteries. I also make sure I take a mosquito wrist band. You never know when the bugs are going to be thick. That has saved me several times.Feedback
I would say take your time, move about the situation, and keep looking at different viewpoints in the camera to see what the picture is you might capture. Make sure the lighting is good for natural lighting, I would suggest sunset. Take your time. Enjoy the moment and be one with nature.
