Sun Star
Light rays shining through the branches
Light rays shining through the branches
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Location
I took this shot during a wander around Ladybower Reservoir in Bamford, UK. I went there with the camera to practice different types of shooting as there is a lot of different scenery to choose from.Time
I spent a full day just walking around and taking different shots. I took this one around midday when the sun was at it's peak. Everything looked magical like a fairytale.Lighting
The sun rays shining through the leaves was enough to make it a worthwhile shot but I decided to make them more apparent in Photoshop while trying to keep the photo looking natural.Equipment
I took this shot with my trusty Nikon D3200 and kit lens (18-55mm), using a tripod with no flash.Inspiration
I am sceptical when it comes to light/sun rays as they don't always show up in a photo so had to give it a try for myself. As I was walking down the pathway I saw the rays shining through so this was my opportunity of trying to capture what my eyes saw.Editing
I ran this through Lightroom to adjust the highlights and shadows mainly, the tree was quite shaded from the side I shot while the rays were quite overpowering. I also ran the photo through Photoshop to enhance the rays to make the photo more magical.In my camera bag
My main equipment consists of a Nikon D3200 with an 18-55mm lens. I also carry a Nikon 35mm prime lens and a Sigma 70-300mm telephoto lens. I only have a cheap tripod as it does the job for what I need. There are also quite a few different l.e.d lights for when I get a chance to do some light painting. Last but not least, I carry some lens filters (CPL, ND and UV) which sometimes help me bring out clouds, slow down water or just protect my lens.Feedback
My only advice would be to shoot anything that catches your eye. Sometimes things happen too quickly and you miss a great opportunity but there's other times where you decide not to get a shot of something and later regret it when you have left the area. If you think something is worth a shot then just go for it and have no regrets.
