Flaky
Paint flaking off an old wooden door
Paint flaking off an old wooden door
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Oct, 2016Views
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Awards
People's Choice in A SCREENFUL OF TEXTURE Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Patina and flaking on any surface Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Absolute Masterpiece
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Location
This was taken in Falmouth, Cornwall when I was walking along a quiet road after visiting the beach, I'd been photographing seascapes, and flora and fauna on the beach and was walking back through part of the town.Time
It was mid afternoon on a very sunny dayLighting
Strong sunlight highlighted the flaking paint and the colourEquipment
handheld Nikon D5100 with telephoto lens 55-300mmInspiration
I just loved the abstract effect, colour and texture of the flaking paint and the dried out wood behindEditing
Minimal, just adjusted the contrast a littleIn my camera bag
I pretty much always carry my Nikon D5100 which is my favourite, with a Nikkor telephoto lens (55-300mm). I always always have spare battery and SD cards! If the weather looks suspect, I carry a waterproof bag to protect the camera. I also have a Nikon J2 with 10-30mm lens for more wide angle shots and an Olympus TG-1 which I use when the weather is wet as it is waterproof. I have recently bought a Nikon Coolpix P900 which I find is really versatile for the varied subjects I like to shoot. I do have a monopod and a tripod, macro equipment, filters, flash gun etc. but don't often carry them to be honest!Feedback
Even when you're visiting somewhere for stunning landscapes (Cornwall has some amazing coastline) it is good to keep an eye out for the unexpected, this shot was taken in a very mundane situation. Being an opportunist means you'll get shots that others might pass by without noticing!
