ErikT

Rubber ducky

Aug, 2018

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Awards

Top Shot Award 21

Contest Finalist in Picturing The Yellow Color Photo Contest

Peer Award

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

Top Ranks

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was shot at home on a white, lightly reflecting, thin cardboard, folded up in the background. The 'water' consists of decorative pearls used to keep flowers fresh. It was an assignment for 'Still life' in a photography class.

Time

It was shot in the evening, with artificial lighting, no daylight.

Lighting

Only one artificial light source, right above the rubber duck.

Equipment

Shot with a Nikon D610 Full Frame camera using a 50mm prime on a tripod. Shutter speed 1/100 at f8 aperture. Slightly cropped.

Inspiration

Got the idea while taking a bath and seeing the rubber ducks the kids used to play with when they were younger :)

Editing

Post processing in Adobe Lightroom, to remove some dust and brighten up the picture a little.

In my camera bag

I prefer shooting at home using a tripod and a prime lens (50, 105 macro). When on the road, it depends on the 'target'. For a visit to the zoo, I use a 150-600 lens or a 70-200. For a street shoot or architecture, I have a 11mm Irix lens and a 24-70 lens.

Feedback

For still life shots, lighting is very important. That's why live-view is always a good idea, it shows you how shadows are cast, and if there are any reflections that should not be there. You can hook up your camera to a (large) TV screen to have a more detailed view of the subject and the lighting conditions.

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Rubber ducky

Behind The Lens

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