Abandoned Stairway
This photo was taken in, believe it or not, an abandoned herring factory located in remote Western Iceland.
This photo was taken in, believe it or not, an abandoned herring factory located in remote Western Iceland.
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Location
I took this photo in, believe it or not, an abandoned herring factory in the Westfjords area of Iceland.Time
It was late afternoon in the summer. Of course, in Iceland during the summer, it is almost always light outside.Lighting
The setting called out for black and white photos. I was really struck by the spooky lighting in this stairwell, and was really challenged to capture it accurately. The light streamed through the windows, leaving interesting patterns and shadows on the stairs. It took multiple shots before I captured the right balance of light and shadows.Equipment
I used a Sony Cybershot camera. Though small, it has a ton of features, many of which I experimented with for the first time when I tried to capture this photo. I must have tried 5 or 6 different settings before I felt like the image worked well.Inspiration
Though it may sound strange, I found the interior of this abandoned herring factory fascinating and picturesque. It was like stepping back in time. The setting called out for black and white photos. I was really struck by the spooky lighting in this stairwell, and was really challenged to capture it accurately.Editing
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Though I now shoot with a more powerful and advanced camera, I love the Sony Cybershot for its compactness and versatility. It fits in my purse or pocket, so it's always with me when I need it. It has an unbelievable zoom and far more settings than most people ever need, so I never feel disadvantaged if that’s the only camera I have with me.Feedback
Take your time when you have a subject that is not going anywhere. Sometimes you need to take multiple shots of the same image before you find a combination of settings that captures the look you are going for. Be patient. And always look for interesting lighting—that is the difference between a snapshot and an interesting or artistic image.
