Black and white wheel
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Location
This photo was taken at a beach close to where I live. There are several rusted carriage wheels, which have been left there from about 100 years ago, when they were used to transport coal from ships to the steel works.Time
I took this photo early one morning and decided to try shooting in black and white as it was such a grey start to the day. I’m fairly new to photography and was trying a new style of photography for me.Lighting
As it was such a grey day and no chance of a sunrise to capture, the black and white photography style leant itself to building an image which would help define the darkness of the rusty wheel against the wave caps in the distance.Equipment
This was shot with an Olympus E M5 Mark ii. The lens was an Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100. No other equipment was used.Inspiration
The rusty wheels are iconic to the area and I enjoy taking photos of them. There are several wheels in the area and some are covered by the shifting sands and changing tides. So each time I visit the area some wheels are barely visible and at other times can be fully exposed. I like taking their photos as the scene changes so often, but the wheels don’t move, even in heavy seas.Editing
At the time of taking this photo, I didn’t do any post processing as I hadn’t yet learnt the skills involved.In my camera bag
I always have the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100m f/4 IS PRO, I love its versatility for wide angle or zoom. I also often take the Panasonic Leica 100-400m although it is quite heavy, it does allow for some great shots of local birds. I now have an Olympus OMD 1 mkii which I love. Also in my bag is a trusted Olympus TG5 which is used for underwater shots in rock pools or for some great macro shots. There is always the spare battery and SD cards.Feedback
The time of day doesn’t matter for taking photos of the wheels as there are many characteristics that can photographed in varying lights. But anyone to the area should always be aware of the tide times to ensure they are safe.
