I Love My Flowers
I took this photo off a side road in between 2 vineyards in Paso Robles, California. I'm amazed I wasn't stung by the many bees surrounding me… 2011 Orlando D...
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I took this photo off a side road in between 2 vineyards in Paso Robles, California. I'm amazed I wasn't stung by the many bees surrounding me… 2011 Orlando Delbert Photography
Camera: NIKON D80
Aperture: f-5.6
ISO: 200
Exposure: 10-5000
Past work can be found at:
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Camera: NIKON D80
Aperture: f-5.6
ISO: 200
Exposure: 10-5000
Past work can be found at:
http:--www.youtube.com-watch?v=jFM6e7pgoKU
http:--battlefieldsofhollywood.blogspot.com
http:--twitter.com-orlandodelbert
Read less
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Location
I was driving on a side road in between two vineyards in Paso Robles, California.Time
I took this photo mid-morning.Lighting
This was taken using entirely natural light.Equipment
I took this photo handheld with a Nikon D-80 camera body and a Nikkor 24mm-85mm lens.Inspiration
I was driving around through some backcountry roads in wine country. I passed by a small patch of these flowers at the edge of a vineyard. I turned around and was taken by the contrast in colors and the beauty of the flowers. To get the shot, I had to stand almost on top of a carcass of an animal I presumed was hit by a car, and surround by dozens of bees circling around me. It was the only way to get the shot because I had to shoot through the bars of an iron fence. I was amazed I didn’t get a bee sting.Editing
I changed the levels slightly in Adobe Photoshop and added a slight shadow around the edges. I wanted to add to the depth of field produced by the bokeh of the lens.In my camera bag
I carry with me a Nikon D-80 camera body. The lens I use the most is a Nikkor 24mm – 85mm lens. I also take with me my iPad 3. I also use an older Manfrotto tripod. I believe as long as we know our tools, and the fundamentals of light and photography, we can capture dynamic imagery.Feedback
I always suggest knowing your equipment. You don’t need the latest and greatest to take good photos. Learn the differences in light densities, color temperatures, and lens speeds. Camera bodies will always change, but good lenses one will hold onto for many years. Always make sure you have enough light for your desired affect. Also consider what the post process will involve when you are planning the shoot. And plan beforehand to help ensure you get the shots you want, have access to the location, and have all of the gear you will need with you.
