Gondoliere
A gondolier in Venice (Italy) under an archway
A gondolier in Venice (Italy) under an archway
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I took the photo on a family vacation to Venice, Italy. It was our first time there so I took a lot of pictures.Time
I shot this on the first evening in Venice when we were just starting to experience the city. I think it must have been around 6pm.Lighting
As I was on vacation with my family and we had loads of plans and things we wanted to see, I worked with what I got. In that setting there is no room to plan a photo trip and consider lighting.Equipment
I used the only camera I have: my Sony alpha 6000 and the 16-50mmf/3.5-5.6 lens. Hey, less to carry that way!Inspiration
This was actually a snapshot. I got lucky and it turned out better than I had hoped for. I was trying to shoot a gondola under one of the many archways in Venice and when I was about to continue my way through the city (my family wanted to move on, it was our first afternoon in this beautiful city) I saw a gondola pass by. I got my camera out again just in time to capture the rear end of the gondola perfectly under the archway. I was fortunate enough to photograph the gondolier in such a dynamic and fun position. Fun fact: At first, I was disappointed that he was in a weird position like this one but I soon realized the advantage of this for my photo!Editing
I rarely edit my pictures because I am lacking the skill and tools. So, this photo is completely unedited.In my camera bag
As an amateur I don't have a lot of equipment but my essentials are: my Sony alpha 6000, the standard 16-50mmf/3.5-5.6 lens, extra memory cards (not that I would ever need that much memory), most importantly great mood, creativity and excitement!Feedback
Since this is a snapshot you clearly need some luck. But I generally advise beginners and amateurs to start shooting things with high potential for great pictures. This involves beautiful landscapes, cityscapes and photogenic places and architecture. It encourages learning and experimenting, and you are more likely to get nice shots from the experience, too! This is certainly my favourite way to improve my skills.
