Burp...
- "Pardon me. Seems I overate...again..."
- "Pardon me. Seems I overate...again..."
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Location
I live in a village with lots of greenery, and I can usually make several photos of themes I spot in the bushes or trees, or in the reed forest that lines the lake shore. Depending upon a season, these themes will change, so it is always different.Time
I made this photo on June 1st, 2017 at 14:21:13Lighting
Here is all of it: Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 280, 0.00 eV, Metering Mode:Pattern, Flash Off, Focal Length: 179.2 mm, White Balance: Auto1 (Daylight)Equipment
Nikon COOLPIX P610 was the camera of the moment, used out-of-hand, with no add-ons.Inspiration
In short, the scene was interesting with color contrasts, and that leaf corner already eaten... so the photo title was almost automatic, maybe even before I made the shot.Editing
Frankly, I don't remember - but it was definitely nothing significant, bar the cropping. I may have intensified the contrast a smidgen, but I think it was only cropped to the format that would fit the photo title.In my camera bag
For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. It is more than enough to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car, to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The tripod has its permanent place in the car. My vest pockets usually contain two cameras. Regardless of which is the "main" camera, one of those is always some waterproof model, if the weather plays up or when I find something interesting in the shallows. Nowadays I usually use Nikon P900 or Sony RX100m7, and the waterproof backup is an Olympus TG-2 or a Paralenz DiveCam. Other vest pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to almost anything. In many cases this can replace a tripod. The vest has deep pockets for longer lenses, and these usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these if need be. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; one variable-volume McKinley. In the Outdoors, simplicity and comfort are my most important requirements!Feedback
Two advices, actually: 1) look around, see everything from landscapes thru macro, and 2) always have a camera with you, and it should be one that can react to all requirements immediately. That is why I like prosumers - all in one neat package! Enjoy! :)
