Zara
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I shot this photo while walking along the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. My brother was shopping for an outfit for a wedding that upcoming weekend and this provided a great opportunity to see the city.Time
My brother came to visit and I had recently bought a new camera. As my brother is interested in film, I thought it would be a great idea for us to walk around downtown and learn about the camera and the sites. We were walking around in the afternoon during the summer, so there was plenty of sun, a few clouds, and a light breeze.Lighting
It was a pretty sunny day, but as the day went on clouds began to accumulate. This created a softer lighting and varied reflections off the glass of the buildings.Equipment
This was shot handheld with a Nikon D750 and a 24-120mm lens.Inspiration
I am currently in a graduate architecture program and therefore have an interest in architecture. I find that this perspective is the most relatable, because whenever somebody visits a city such as Chicago they tend to look up. This image becomes a snapshot from a tourists point of view, but heightens the experience through its extreme perspective. The angles created from the angle force the buildings to lengthen and seem taller and more grand.Editing
The natural lighting at the time provided a well balanced photo, but I did post process a bit. Just a little boost in contrast and selective color editing to make the blue sky pop in the facade's reflection.In my camera bag
I always carry my Nikon D750 along with my 24-120mm and my tilt shift lens. The tilt shift, although it can't zoom to create a more desirable composition, is awesome for architectural photography. I also pack my Fe2 with a variety of film, depending on what mood I'm in that day. Sometimes you just want to go analog.Feedback
Walking around a city trying to find the perfect angle and the perfect shot can be daunting. But I like to walk around like a tourist, waiting for that spark. I'll be walking around taking a picture here or there and looking at the result, but when I see the right moment I just know. It catches you and makes you want to point it out to the people nearest you. I then try to make the shot better by focusing on the lines and perspective created naturally by the buildings and composing them in such a way that is easy and pleasing to the eye.
