Derelict Beauty
Model: Diana Tiganele
Lighting: James Hampson
Mentor: Phil Steadman
Dec, 2016Views
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People's Choice in Nude in Abandonment Photo Challenge
Top Choice
Peer Award
Superb Composition
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Location
This photograph was taken at the former Boys Village in South Wales. The Now derelict site once offered miners’ children with a place to holiday in the summer, and included amenities such as a gymnasium, swimming pool and church.Time
Around Mid Day in early January 2017Lighting
All shots taken during this shoot were all in natural light with a ReflectorEquipment
Canon 550d (t2i) With Canon 50mm f1.8 & Neewer RelfectorInspiration
Inspiration for this shoot came from past conversations with friends over the juxtaposition between dereliction & beautyEditing
Editing performed using Lightroom cc, with slight levels & contrast adjustments.In my camera bag
Digital: Canon 550d (t2i), Canon 50mm f1.8, Tamron 10-24mm f3.5, Sigma 70-300mm f4. Film: Olympus OM40, various Manual Lenses, Vintage Poloroid Cameras on Occasion.Feedback
Research your locations, look at fellow photographers work for inspiration & look to improve the shots with a unique sense of style. If you can see it with your eyes you can catch it with your camera.
