Watching planes at DCA
PENTAX *ist DS 
Aperture 24/10 ISO 800 Shutter 1/45 Focal Length 50/1 
Arlington, Virginia, US
Apr, 2017Views
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Location
This photo was taken at one of the gate waiting areas at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).Time
This photo was taken in the morning as we waited to board a flight to Miami.Lighting
The lighting was a bit of a mixed bag, with the artificial lighting from inside the building and the natural light from the windows.Equipment
Shot with my Pentax *ist DS DSLR camera, using a Pentax 50 mm prime lens.Inspiration
As we waited to board our flight, I was just sitting with my camera, watching the people to see if I could capture any interesting behavior. I glanced over to see this child looking out the window at the airplanes, with Dad taking a photo. I quickly snapped a photo, as discretely as I could, so as to capture the moment naturally.Editing
No post processing was done to this photo.In my camera bag
I had my usual travel package with me: my camera and a selection of lenses, ready for the trip. The extra lenses were packed in my carry-on bag, and I had my 50mm fixed lens mounted to take photos enroute.Feedback
Candid photography takes patience and a watchful eye. When something interesting happens, you need to react quickly, but discretely so that you can capture the moment without disturbing it.
