Columbine
This image is a Columbine that was for sale at a local garden department. I was slightly below the flower and used the depth of the sky to obtain the bokeh....
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This image is a Columbine that was for sale at a local garden department. I was slightly below the flower and used the depth of the sky to obtain the bokeh.
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This photo was taken during a macro photography workshop. The instructor had purchased a few flowers for the class at a local home improvement store.Time
The photo was taken during the early morning before 9:00am. The photography portion of the class was under a covered pavilion so there was no direct sunlight. In fact if I recall I used on camera flash.Lighting
The lighting was accomplished via the on camera flash that came with the camera. The background is actually the sky as I shot from below the subject with the sky as the background. Since we were under a covered pavilion there was no harsh sunlight.Equipment
The camera was a Canon 70D with 100mm f/2.8L macro lens, f/20, 1/100th, and ISO 800. I was using the on camera flash and the shot was hand held.Inspiration
Well, I have to admit, the shot turned out to be my best shot of the day, but as is often the case, I did not plan any of the shot. I was trying out settings that had been described in class and after I viewed the shot at home I thought this was a lucky shot. No inspiration other than putting to use what I had learned in class.Editing
None other than some minor cropping. My post processing skills at the time were very much lacking.In my camera bag
Unfortunately my bag is usually very full. I have two bags but my main go to has a 5D Mark III, an L-Bracket, a 100mm - 400mm, 85mm, 24mm - 105mm, 16mm - 35mm, and 100mm macro. A variety of GND filters, polarizing filters, cable release, tripod rings, and the usual batteries and SD cards. I use a Manfrotto tripod with Arca Swiss ball head and sometimes a Wimberley side kick. It really depends on the shoot, but the other bag has a 7D Mark II, a focusing rail, and four different flashes with a radio remote. I toss a few loose items in the trunk at times like a reflector, plamps, clothes pins, etc. I often drive a truck to the shoot and so there are times I can get very close to the location without lugging the bag. My longest hike to date with the loaded bag is 12 miles.Feedback
My only advice is try a variety of settings and see what happens. My best shots are often a result of trial and error.
