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The late evening light gently touched these two dear friends as they stood taking in the beauty of the lavender fields that stretched beyond....
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The late evening light gently touched these two dear friends as they stood taking in the beauty of the lavender fields that stretched beyond.
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Canon PowerShot G3 X
Aperture f/11 ISO 320 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 220000/1000 
Valensole, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FR
Nov, 2018Views
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crolow
December 12, 2018
At least they are not spoiling the background (as it is poor :-)) as the other images do in the contest :-)
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Carolyn_Angus
January 17, 2019
My apologies for not responding sooner. What a spectacular field to be stuck in LOL!
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Carolyn_Angus
January 17, 2019
Thank you so much Robyn. I have been out of country so my apologies for my delayed response.
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Carolyn_Angus
October 26, 2019
Only finding your message now Regina. My apologies and thank you for your kind comment.
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Carolyn_Angus
October 26, 2019
Only finding your message now Pete. My apologies and thank you for your kind comment.
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Carolyn_Angus
October 26, 2019
Only finding your message now Harmeet. My apologies and thank you for your kind comment.
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Carolyn_Angus
October 26, 2019
Only finding your message now Nancy! My apologies and thank you for your acute observations dear friend!
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Carolyn_Angus
October 26, 2019
Only finding your message now Dragonfly! My apologies and thank you for your enthusiastic response!
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Carolyn_Angus
April 01, 2020
Thank you so much! Certain lavenders had much stronger scents than others!
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It was eventide in Provence. I am short and as I am shrinking in my old age like most, to give me a better perspective, one of the first things we did upon arrival in France was invest in a portable ladder. This is one of the most photographed fields of sweet lavender outside the town of Valensole, Provence.Time
It is an early July evening. The sun had already dipped down in the rows of the lower lavender fields.Lighting
In Valensole, when the sunset is about to happen the light disappears rapidly. I had about eight minutes of side-lighting opportunity. I found myself finding vignettes of light throughout the fields where as most of the lavender was by now somewhat dulled. Catching the side-lighting was magical!Equipment
Canon PowerShot G3 X Focal Length: 220 mm Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: f/10 ISO: 800 Hand held no flashInspiration
Three key ingredients for me are the quality of light, the storytelling, and the presence of what I always try to add to a significant image is that something extra. In this two close friends had gone to great effort to find typical Provence dresses and hats. Doing this together was a highlight of their trip! I loved the way their body language spoke of intimacy. The side lighting on the strands of their hair was that crowning extra.Editing
Having shot Kodachrome slides for many years I really do most of my adjustments in camera. I ride the compensation dial as I do not want burned out highlights. With a zoom lens you can crop in camera. So in this particular image, no I did minor tweaking, that's all.In my camera bag
Far too much. I carry at least four cameras including one for infrared and a small easily portable waterproof camera. Carry a dry bag!Feedback
Pre-visualization. Patience. Look for a fresh perspective. Find a story unfolding.
