Natures Christmas Tree
A new Pine growing
A new Pine growing
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Nov, 2018Views
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People's Choice in Rain Crystals Photo Challenge
Winner in Water Drops Photo Challenge
Peer Award
Outstanding Creativity
Absolute Masterpiece
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Superb Composition
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Magnificent Capture
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January 04, 2019
Beautiful shot, was one of my challenge favorite... Unfortunately I can choose only one...
PattiBaker
April 10, 2019
Thank you so much, loved the natural christmas tree look and waterdrops so clear
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Location
On the North side of the island, it rains often and it just finished raining here AGAIN, so I walked through this Neighborhood in search of water drop shots and came upon new pine growths, very small they were! The look of it was much like a natural Christmas tree, taken near Christmas time and it captured my attention with water drops and bokeh behind it, I just had to take the shot!Time
Mid morning on a rainy dayLighting
It was cloud fill day with grey rain clouds scattered above on this winter dayEquipment
Sony A7RII, handheld, no flashInspiration
As I stated above it was the water drops that inspired this "natural christmas tree" look. I was looking around to see if I could find flowers to capture in the drops but there was only the pines. I did capture the bokeh and drops so I was happy with that. I personally never seen such a tiny new growth have so many drops on it and the shapes of the drops amazing!Editing
I slightly enhanced the exposure and cropped it as close as possibleIn 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
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 learned alot more since taking this photo as I always am inspired to keep learning. Look at the angle, composition, what is it you want your viewers to know about the subject? 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! I always stay open to learn more! My mentor told me once to look for what others do not see and I think this qualifies!
