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After the storm
After the storm
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Sep, 2018Views
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I was strolling through the neighborhood after a rain that is not that unusual for where I live on the North Shore of Maui. THese flowers were a part of someone's garden and the colors and raindrops caught my attentionTime
This was taken mid morning after a good rain where the skies still adorned with grey clouds and cool temperatures. Little reflective raindrops everywhere!Lighting
All natural light and since the clouds covered the usual very bright sunlight, was perfect for this shot.Equipment
This was taken with a Sony A 7RII, no flash, as only natural light was needed. HandheldInspiration
The purple color and the raindrops. Two things I love to shot. I am always looking for that shot that has a beautiful reflection in the raindrops naturally. Yes I know how to stage it to get one but it is fun to capture beautiful shots as natural as possible.In this shot I love how the raindrops are kissing the pedals as if someone glued them on. Primarily a landscape photographer I have grown to love macro, macro with water drop reflections, natural setting and bokeh. My subjects are becoming diverse in a paradise of nature!Editing
I did very little post processing only enhancing what is already there pulling out the detail & color. I use Photoshop, Corel Lightroom& Topaz Labs Plug insIn my camera bag
I primarily use the Sony A 7RII with a SEL 18-200mm F 3.5-6.3 lens. I also carry a backup , the Canon Rebel 5 but rarely use it anymore. Although the Canon is not my favorite, one never knows when I will need those lenses or the camera. It is always wise to carry MORE. In my backpack extras of everything including car chargers, plenty of batteries and memory cards as I shoot in RAW format.I carry also the tripod and monopod with me and an umbrella, flashlight, and Macro tubes.Always learning and so my equipment grows with it. I don't forget the business cards and ipad. I try to be prepared for any shot that could come along.Feedback
I am a landscape photographer primarily so I need Patience and lots of it at times! With the I love of taking surf shots , beach scenes, nature this subject was different for me so taking risks in stepping outside my comfort zone pays off. Practice, know your camera, and more practice to get to know your camera!! Take risks, shoot outside your comfort zone and get creative, get low, get high, shoot in the dark, shade and sun, shoot everything and then go with what feels right for YOU.I have my mentor in my head, look at the angle, settings, do you have tripod, optics clean, batteries, card in place? In other words have learned to be in the moment and really think and compose the shot I want. Sometimes I do and sometimes I forget but no matter what I just do it!
