Tree
Nov, 2017Views
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Location
This photo was taken at my varsity campus, I was laying under it studying and I looked up and couldn't resist capturing this masterpiece!Time
I woke up at 6 in the morning, got dressed and began my commute to university. I had a test that day and I was stressing even though I had studied my butt off! I took a flask of coffee and a blanket and found my shady spot under this tree and began to revise my work. It was around 8am when I slouched down and looked up and saw this sight and had to snap it!Lighting
The lighting was perfect, natural light just gives a stunning ambience to a photo. I was extremely lucky that it wasn't a super bright day and the overcast sky made for a perfect monotone background.Equipment
Unfortunately I did not have my camera on me, and so I had to snap this using my cellphone - an iPhone 8.Inspiration
My brain was tired of studying and I just wanted to give up, but then I looked up at this magnificent tree, this tree that had grown so beautifully and I thought to myself that I too could be a beautiful tree and grow into an intelligent young lady and my test would go well! I had to capture the moment of me not giving up.Editing
I absolutely love converting my pictures to black and white, it makes ones mind tell their own stories about a picture.In my camera bag
I usually always have my canon 1300D with me, and a 50mm lens. However, on this particular day I only had to cellphone on me and it had to do the job.Feedback
Even if you forget your equipment, don't be afraid of using your cellphone! You may think it won't do the job, when in fact it can perfectly capture your moment.
