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Clematis
Clematis
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Location
I took this photo in my front yard. We have a wooden fence at the edge of our property and we grow clamatis vines on the posts. This was an exceptionally good year for them and I waited for days for the right one to bloom.Time
I took this one about 7:00 pm I believe. Evening is when I have the most time for photography. I love to go out amongst nature and try to capture it's beauty the way I see it.Lighting
The lighting was what I like to call "Springtime Sweet Light." I never get this beautiful evening light like I do in the middle of May. I live in the middle of the woods so the light changes with the seasons as leaves come and go.Equipment
I shot this image with my Canon g11 powershot. I was actually using auto mode as well. I am still a student of photography and this was one of my better experiments.Inspiration
I love flowers. They remind me that even in this cursed world, God still makes beauty rise out of ashes. I think he places a bit of Himself in every flower He creates. I try to capture the joy and peace I feel when I see flowers like this. I want others to have to stop and catch their breath at God's creation.Editing
I did a little bit of post-processing in Photoshop Lite. I added a little bit of contrast and toned down the white glare. I also added a bit more sharpness.In my camera bag
Right now, I'm a high-school student on a tight budget. All I have is a Canon g11 and a Zomei tripod. That is all I use in my field work.Feedback
Wait for the perfect light and the perfect flower. There are no shortcuts in flower photography. You must have the perfect flower so that the viewers eye will not be distracted by imperfections. Waiting for the best lighting (e.g. morning or evening) will aid in giving you the chance to shoot a flower at its most beautiful moment. What it comes down to is a good eye and a skilled hand.
