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Kansas Sunflower Harvest

Shot in a Kansas field in 2014 while back in my home state for a visit.

Shot in a Kansas field in 2014 while back in my home state for a visit.
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D5100

Aperture 8/1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/80 Focal Length 700/10

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Jul, 2016

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People's Choice in Kansas Landscapes Photo Challenge

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Magnificent Capture

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What an absolutely beautiful picture! I'm in Australia and have been looking for sunflower farms to get a great capture like this! Well done :-)

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Michelle, you are very welcome! Thank you for the likes and rewards.

Wonderful photo

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Thank you, Scott.

You are blessed

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Yes, I am. My Lord Jesus gives me this skill which is for His Glory.

Slaves to the sun. Great photo.

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Neil, I guess you are right - never thought of it that way. Thanks for the feedback!

Gorgeous!

Stunning !

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Beautiful!

Stunning capture!

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Beautiful shot!

What an amazing shot David!! Love seeing great shots of my home state!

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Behind The Lens

Location

While driving around the countryside in East Central Kansas near the capital of Topeka.

Time

Between 6 and 8 pm as it was nearing sunset.

Lighting

This one was basically a "point and shoot" moment and no tripod was used. I always have my camera set on Aperture Priority and then manual focus. This was taken at 70mm, F8, and 1/80th/sec with manual focus and natural light.

Equipment

Nikon D5100 DSLR, no tripod.

Inspiration

I grew up in northeastern Kansas in a small farming community and have always loved crops and livestock. I was just out for a drive and didn't even know I was going to be able to capture this magnificent photo. Yes, there is skill involved, but I would be amiss if I didn't give my Lord Jesus the glory for helping me take this shot.

Editing

A little contrast adjustment in Photoshop CC 2015.

In my camera bag

Nikon D5100, Fuji Finepix S7000, various multipliers for macros, a tripod, and various filters.

Feedback

It may seem odd to some, but I pray before I take off on with my camera and ask my Lord to be my guide to get a great shot that will glorify Him.

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Kansas Sunflower Harvest