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This is my 2000th photo on ViewBug.
Onward to 3000... ;)
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"Put a candle in the window
'Cause I feel I'v...
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This is my 2000th photo on ViewBug.
Onward to 3000... ;)
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"Put a candle in the window
'Cause I feel I've gotta move.
Though I'm goin', goin'
I'll be comin' home soon,
Long as I can see the light."
(John C. Fogerty, "Long As I Can See The Light" lyrics © Concord Music Group, Inc.)
https:--www.youtube.com-watch?v=rVN8VT53Ebs
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Onward to 3000... ;)
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"Put a candle in the window
'Cause I feel I've gotta move.
Though I'm goin', goin'
I'll be comin' home soon,
Long as I can see the light."
(John C. Fogerty, "Long As I Can See The Light" lyrics © Concord Music Group, Inc.)
https:--www.youtube.com-watch?v=rVN8VT53Ebs
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Oct, 2016Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
Photo was made in Zagreb (Croatia) during one sudden summer storm.Time
15:59 (4 PM)Lighting
The Exif date shows Aug 2nd, which would normally be an early afternoon, light and bright, were it not for the storm. It has made normal daylight dark, and heavy sheets of rain turned the grayish lighting even dimmer.Equipment
Photo was made with Sony F-828 (51mm, 1/40s, f/2.8, ISO 64) with no other light; shot out of hand. There was no add-on gear of any sort.Inspiration
Must've been the "Long As I Can See The Light" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, as the scene looked very much like something that could've inspired John Fogerty to write his lyrics the way he did.Editing
I have cropped the photo to remove unnecessary ambiental parts, and have also darkened the results to accentuate the "evening look", which replaced some grayish tinge and brought out the candlelight warmth (straight Levels lowering). This was done after I decided upon the image title, trying to highlight the mood of the CCR song. So imagine the original in somewhat lighter hues, with gray streaks and whiter candlelight - it was daylight, after all. This tonality I like better, as it conveys "the atmosphere of feeling". Post-processing was made in ACDSee photo editor (my favorite go-to for majority of photo editing tasks).In my camera bag
No bag. Photo vest, meaning million pockets to distribute that actual minimum of gear I care to take along. There is a "main camera", a "spare camera", spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, a photo clamp, a lighter, a length of paracord string, and a sturdy pocket knife. Sometimes II'll take along a small water bottle and a bar of chocolate if I plan a whole day outing. Improvisation on-site I have always found easier than burdening myself. With a photo vest, all the weight is evenly distributed. Every item has its place, and there is no fumbling when I try to find anything. Wearing a photo vest means one can climb rocks or trees, walk even or uneven ground, and have hands free in all situations - no need to grab at the swaying bag when it slides around the shoulder. For bad weather, a lightweight rain poncho rides in the large back pocket of the vest. Just throw this poncho over everything and continue. See the advantages? ;)Feedback
There was a bit of preparation prior to, but independent of, this photo making. It was the bending of a simple candle holder from a length of steel strip that you find in the windshield wiper rubber. I wanted to have an easy way to light and replace small candles in a tall glass and came up with the idea. Note this excellent stainless material, usually thrown away with worn wipers; many things can be made out of such strips. Of course, any other candle, candle jar, or some different glass would work the same, but I liked it the way it appears here. The background can also change as per need or wish, since the window behind the candle can contain city lights, rain droplets, foggy scenery, natural themes... depends only upon your imagination. Vary the depth of field, and you can have hundreds of different results. Add a pinch of verdigris, have a green flame... or look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colored_fire for more ideas. No end to it, but remember SAFETY FIRST when playing with fire. What's important is that you try, experiment - and above all, enjoy doing it!
