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Moon 8-20-7607-2

Aug, 2016

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An inspired real estate photo I shot of some vaulted ceilings.

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo from the window of my bedroom in Decatur, Ga. I've been learning everything I can about photography this year. I've been giving myself challenge shots, like getting a great picture of the Moon or figuring out the right settings to use to capture the milky way.

Time

I took this on August 20th, 2016 @ 12:52am. The moon is my favorite subject. Lunar cycles force you to be ready to get the shot

Lighting

Figuring out how to get a great exposure in low-light situations has become a personal obsession. I live very close to Atlanta which is thick with light pollution. I think the orange hue that haloed the blue light from the moon is from the nearby metropolis. My brother was the first person I shared it with and he said, "It has a similar aesthetic to an impressionist painting".... I'll take it!

Equipment

I took this shot with my Nikon D5300, using a Nikkor 55-200mm, f4-5.6. My settings were ISO 125, 190mm, f5.6, .8secs. I used a tripod and a remote shutter release to keep it steady.

Inspiration

For me, Inspiration is fluid. Whenever my stream of consciousness is interrupted by something beautiful, I usually decide to photograph it. The moon is a constant inspiration. I bet most human beings on Earth would agree, we can all identify with its presence and influence on our lives.

Editing

I'm a Lightroom fanatic. I hear people preaching constantly about slight adjustments but I always take it a step further. I want every picture I release / distribute to be beautiful, epic, or interesting. Adobe gave us a fantastic tool to ensure that our images resonate. My way of reciprocating is to use it with reckless abandon. It might be breaking the rules, but it just might work. If you use Lightroom, I highly suggest that you try to push the 'slight adjustments' boundary.

In my camera bag

I always have 3 lenses on hand, a Nikkor 35mm f1.8, a Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6, and a Sigma wide angle 10-20mm f3.5 for Real Estate Interiors. I love having a versatile kit!

Feedback

I'm a newish photographer so my advice is simple and best suited for newbs: Love your camera and the equipment that goes with it. That said, learn as much as you can about it. Don't be afraid to waste your shutter count trying the same shot 100 different ways. The more pictures you snap, the better you'll be at dialing your settings in. The great thing is its not hard for a decent photographer to get a return on their investment once they know what they're doing. Plus, eventually you'll get to try out new equipment!

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