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"Easy" according to Makee.
And Makee, being one & only, is sure to know...
Jun, 2017Views
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Location
The photos this collage consists of were originally made on a nice June day, early afternoon.Time
About 1500 hours, give or take half an hour. There were many photos of this occasion, so I just chose four to tell the funny story.Lighting
No lighting save Daylight. My favorite, as there's no better light!Equipment
I have used the Olympus TG-2 shooting out of hand, literally; as it is adapted for use by one hand only. I made certain add-ons that allow me this, because it helps a lot in my snorkeling and diving forays. (The adaptations are explained elsewhere in my gallery if someone would like to copy the solutions!)Inspiration
We have five doggies which are an endless source of inspiration, 24/7! And each of them is funny in their own way. So I don't lack any extra motivation for taking their photos.Editing
Beside color-balancing and cropping, and then collaging each photo to form the final composition, I added some short text to explain what's going on. When this was done, I resized the whole, and finally had to give a name to the picture. I admit that was the hardest part. :)In my camera bag
A standard question here gets a standard answer! So I have this answer ready, and just cleverly copy / paste! When I go swimming, I take along only the TG-2. It's either that or any one among my several action cameras, depending upon what I plan to record. Currently I have a SJCam SJ6 Legend Air, a Xiaomi Mi 4K Mini, and a Paralenz DiveCam. Each has certain advantages, and since my wishes are unpredictable (even to me), so... I find it 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, while 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 photo clamp standing in for a tripod. Recently I include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. The vest also has large-lens pockets that contain a small water bottle, 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. My smartphone comes along too. It has yet another spare camera, but more importantly the Spirit Level App to make the phone a perfectly horizontal surface under the camera. This is essential for panoramic sweeps. The app is free, and requires no extra permissions whatsoever. The large back pocket of the vest is reserved for a lightweight rain poncho. If the weather suddenly plays up, the poncho neatly covers all. Using the tools mentioned above, much can be improvised along the way, so that's all I need to make photos.Feedback
Well, what's to tell... except, one should ALWAYS (and I'm shouting "always" in caps, bold, underlined, and in blinking red neon) have a camera at hand. There is no excuse for witnessing an unexpected scenery and not being able to shoot! Never mind that nothing may be happening at this very moment - it will, in the next minute or so! Thus, regardless of where you are and what your ambient is, day or night, there's no better advice to offer. And enjoy! :)
