Last Leaf
Sep, 2017Views
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Location
I took this photo in my backyard last Autumn. It was, quite literally, the last leaf on one of my blackcurrant bushes.Time
It was later in the afternoon when I took this picture, probably around 4:30 or so. Daylight fades fast in Montana towards the end of October. You only get about 45 minutes of nice lighting to work with.Lighting
The sun was just beginning to set and there was a slight cross light coming across the leaf. The spider web arcing behind it prompted me to take the picture because it caught the light and made it stand out more.Equipment
I used a Canon 80d with a 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens. It's my favorite set up for photography. Even without extension tubes, my 100mm can get in pretty tight and my the 45 points of autofocus on my 80d make composure a breeze.Inspiration
Nothing in particular, I thought it might make a good photograph. It ended up being much more than what I imagined it would turn out to be.Editing
I do a little post-processing, but nothing major. Generally, it's a touch up to the exposure to get rid of a bit of fog.In my camera bag
When I'm out shooting, I don't carry a bag. I decide on a lens to use, what I want to photograph that day, and head out with my camera. It makes me have to focus more and try different things that I normally wouldn't if I had another piece of equipment with me.Feedback
Composure is everything in Macro. Composure is the second most important thing about Macro work, the first being lighting. Practically anything can be made to look interesting in close up, it's just the closer you get, the less you have to work with. Most of the time, have a wide open aperture of f/2.8 isn't even needed. To be honest, most of the time I set my aperture between f/8 and f/10 to get a better depth of field. What I love most about Macro, however, is that you don't need to go far to get great pictures. Your own backyard holds thousands of great possibilities and they change on a daily basis. It's a lot of fun and can be a great challenge to hone your photography skills.
