MaggieClaire

Irony

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

settings

Aperture f/5.6 ISO 100 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 30822/1000

upload_date

May, 2016

Views

179

Likes

+13

Awards

People's Choice in Buildings that are Old Photo Challenge

Peer Award

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Luling, TX, where I was living at the time. When I saw that the broken down building used to be a construction company, I knew I just had to take it.

Time

I took the shot one sunny afternoon in the late fall/early winter when the light was shining on the building. I had passed it several times before, watching as the elements slowly broke down the place.

Lighting

For this image, I liked how the shadows slanted in the same direction as the roof, and I could only get that in the afternoon. I wanted it to be a very sunny day so that the white building popped. When working with natural lighting, I think it's important to study your subject matter at various times of the day and weather conditions. Try shooting the same subject matter in the mornings, in the evenings, in different seasons (if possible), and on cloudy or sunny days. Each attempt will create a different effect.

Equipment

I used a Canon Rebel t6i with a Sigma 70-300mm lens.

Inspiration

A construction company building that is falling down - I loved the irony of it! The shot made me feel like a conceptual photographer for the first time. It is also an almost missed opportunity. I'd watched the building fall apart for months, waiting for the right level of dilapidation. I'm lucky I took the shot when I did! The week after I'd taken this image, a demolition crew was brought in, and by the end of the week, the building was nothing more than a pile of rubble.

Editing

I did some minor cropping and color enhancement.

In my camera bag

I use a Canon Rebel t6i camera body, and I carry four lenses when I am traveling. I use a Canon 18-135mm lens with an attached Polaroid wide angle for landscapes and studio work. I have a Sigma 70-300mm lens with macro function. I find this lens to be very versatile in range. I've recently added a Tamron Sp 150-600mm lens, and this has quickly become my favorite for wildlife shots.

Feedback

Use the different times, seasons, and weather conditions to your favor. Attempt to take the same image under different circumstances, and compare the results. You'll also develop a keener eye for details by doing this method.

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Irony

Behind The Lens

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