Beautiful Morning
One enchanting halcyon morning over Lake Ohrid.
One enchanting halcyon morning over Lake Ohrid.
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Mar, 2017Views
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This scene opened itself from the road, about half way between Struga and Ohrid city. If I remember correctly, the occasion was about picking up some item arriving to the local DHL office there, so as to avoid being anchored at home waiting for their scheduled delivery. Besides, it was a nice morning for a quick ride... :)Time
Date/Time of Original is 03-Mar-17 at 08:40:05Lighting
This is what the phone camera decided to apply: Shutter Speed 0.000254 sec, f/2, ISO 119 (!), 0.00 eV, Metering Mode:Center weighted average, No Flash, and Focal Length:3.5 mmEquipment
A TESLA smartphone SP6.2_Lite, shot out of hand - on that rare occasion when I decided to leave my camera at home. Come to think of it, I must have left the house before my morning eye-opener coffee, because leaving home without the camera is very unusual for me... ;)Inspiration
The morning was bright, silent and what could best be described as "holy", so I simply had to stop by the road and snap off a few shots.Editing
Save the cropping, I don't think I made any tweaks, and it is in that respect SOOC. Although I don't much appreciate the phone being used as cameras, this one did a pretty good job. Anyway, I'm not disliking the phone CAMERAS, it is more the ergonomy of these devices that still feels strange. Maybe I will get used to it, who knows. So far I still strongly prefer the classic camera shapes.In my camera bag
To me it is easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. So I load my photo vest with whatever I might need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The vest's many pockets usually contain two cameras, spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small photo clamp instead of a tripod. Sometimes I'll include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. The vest has large-lens pockets that holds a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate if I plan on being out for the whole day. There is about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. With these, much can be "mcgyvered" along the way, so that's all I need. Recently I make it even more comfortable for me, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch. Simplicity and comfort; two best ingredients in most situations!Feedback
If you are used to appreciate what you see around, ANY camera is good enough to try and record the emotional impact of your themes. But having some portable camera along will be a great advantage. Even if you only use the smartphone, it will make it possible. So, look around and carry the camera, whichever type and model it may be. A situation omitted is a situation lost... as it will never repeat itself in the same way.
