close iframe icon
approved icon stevebirrell avatar PRO
stevebirrell
IMG_1963
Banner

IMG_1963



behind the lens badge
cameraCanon EOS 6D

settings Aperture f/2.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 40/1 

upload_dateJun, 2017

Views

459

Likes

Awards

Peer Choice Award
Staff Favorite
Peer Award
gerhardprinsloo richardeaton_9707 davidjprosser Vorster TonyGuzmanG arcrem NancyFlemingPhotography +179
Superb Composition
James-Evans RuthieNyce Macpwm larryollivier leprekon RickJ razzberrywyne +6
Absolute Masterpiece
countryside skippy4280 sinisaalmasi Wildpawsphotography sweetpea72 reginacrockerponder
Top Choice
MicktheGreek darylchamlee Shahadan cintiaaguero Scriv shelbiequinn
Magnificent Capture
kristadecker rikburgoyne rystadfoto
Outstanding Creativity
gloria085 BLPhotography
All Star
swphotos816

Top Ranks

ViewBug Photography AwardsTop 10 rank
ViewBug Photography AwardsTop 10 rank week 1
Blue Skies Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Blue Skies Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Blue Skies Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
2 Comments |
Shahadan
 
Shahadan September 07, 2017
????
stevebirrell PRO
 
stevebirrell September 07, 2017
????

Submitted to Photo Contests
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

This pic was taken in Bigton, a small community in the Shetland Isles.

Time

I was driving down the road to Bigton and the sun was almost setting, about 9pm. The sun really set off the cotton weed and I stopped the car in the middle of the road and jumped the fence to take the picture.

Lighting

The sun was all the lighting i needed.

Equipment

I use a canon 6D and this particular shot was taken using the Canon 24-70mm L USM lens. I wanted to blur the cotton weed weed immediately in front and also in the distance so i used a low aperture setting.

Inspiration

The way the cotton weed was lit up with the sun really set the scene and I couldn't resist stopping and jumping the fence for the picture.

Editing

I used lightroom to enhance the sharpness and also applied a small amount of luminance. I added a little vibrancy to it as well.

In my camera bag

I have a 70-300mm L, 16-35mm L, a Tamron 16-300mm travel lens- great for when i'm on the move and need to travel light, a Velbon Ultrek UT43D tripod which is brilliant. I also work with a Pro ND 1000 filter from Hoya.

Feedback

Don't look at the sun through the viewfinder, use the LCD screen. Be prepared to stop anywhere to get the picture you want and don't mind having to lay down or get covered in spiders webs etc if you want the shot!

See more amazing photos, follow stevebirrell

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.