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Got this shot just before they turned on the fountain.
Got this shot just before they turned on the fountain.
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Location
I shot this photo at Empire Mine State Park in Grass Valley, California, USA. We were just wandering around the park looking for photo ops. I saw her reflection in the water and suggested my young friend sit down and touch the water. Moments later, the fountain turned on.Time
This was a mid-morning shot in July on a day that promised to be hot. There was no wind. The park had just opened and there were few tourists to photobomb the shot. The water was smooth as a glass mirror. We only had a few moments to shoot before the fountain turned on and shut down this perfect photo opportunity.Lighting
This was natural light. No planning went into this shot. Conditions were perfect, and I just took advantage of the short-lived opportunity before the fountain turned on.Equipment
Handheld, Canon T1i, 85 mm lens, 160th second, f/5, ISO 400.Inspiration
I wanted to get stylish pictures of a young woman I have mentored for the last 9 years. I invited her to meet me at the state park and we just walked around looking for good setting. The pool in this fountain begged to be exploited.Editing
Always. I shoot RAW. A photo isn't done until it is processed. In this case, the photo was slightly overexposed. I performed an HDR single-exposure treatment using Corel's PaintShop Pro photo-processing program to perfect this shot.In my camera bag
I now carry a Canon EOS Rebel T6. I have four lenses (all Canon): EFS18-55 mm, EFs 55-250 mm, 50 mm and 85 mm. SpeedLite 270EX flash unit. Remote controls for flash and shutter, extra camera cards and batteries, flashlight, notepad and pen, microfiber cloths, etc. In my car, I have a tripod and a small lighting kit.Feedback
Always, always look for potential shots, even if you don't have your camera with you (and why don't you have your camera with you?). Shoot, shoot, shoot. Different angles, different exposures. Be creative, take risks. Work with your subjects; help them relax.
