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Jun, 2016Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this on board a replica of an old sailing ship that had come to Annapolis, Maryland. The ship is used to teach volunteers about sailing using "old" methods.Time
I don't remember the specific time, but it was afternoon.Lighting
It was just daylightEquipment
Nikon d7100 and a Tamron zoom lensInspiration
I was really admiring the various parts of the ship, and heard the flag flapping. when I looked up, I was intrigued by the angles of all the ropes and the ladder. I could imaging the flag steaming behind the ship as it sailed, instead of being "among" the ropes.Editing
I did some cropping, and adjusted levels only.In my camera bag
I usually have the D7100, this Tamron 18-270, and often 2 prime lens, Nikon 35mm and 50 mm. If I expect to be needing light, I'll add an SB900 and either small foldable soft boxes or a flash bender. If I only expect outdoor and some fill flash, I substitute a SB-400.Feedback
I think it's great to see a big object (like the ship) but to focus on seeing the details. Other shots I did that day included coils of ropes on the deck, the polished handrails, and the planking. I took the time to talk to some of the volunteers, and asked what they liked the most, which gave me some ideas of photos I probably wouldn't have noticed. for example, someone pointing out how they were learning to splice rope had me looking for splices.
