Urban Jungle
Shot in Chicago's Lincoln Park Conservatory
Shot in Chicago's Lincoln Park Conservatory
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Location
This photo was taken at the Lincoln Park Green House in Chicago. I was test shooting a Leica Q digital camera and the results were beyond expectations. I always look for the beautiful details in nature and this shot is a shining example.Time
This was shot in the late afternoon after a morning bike ride lead me to the park, and then into the conservatory.Lighting
I never shoot with a flash and always use available natural light. This is why shooting in a conservatory was great. The faded, late afternoon light dispersed by the greenhouse windows and other plants created a dreamy atmosphere.Equipment
This was shot on a Leica Q. No flash.Inspiration
I was inspired to shoot these flowers, not only because of the water droplets clinging to the delicate petals, but the petals themselves. The pink to white transition reminds me of a watercolor and I wanted to capture those details.Editing
I don't do too much post. Only enough to make the black and shadows pop, and capture the tone and feel of the moment.In my camera bag
When I am out on my bike I typically don't take a camera bag with me. When you have a versatile camera like a Leica Q, you just sling it over your shoulder and you're ready for a day in the city, the park, or surrounded by nature.Feedback
Lighting is key. To get a good foreground and background contrast with focal plane detail, you can't be somewhere too bright, or you'll need a filter. You'll want your aperture open all the way (stopped all the way down) to get the contrast of a foreground, middle ground, and background. Too much light and your highlights will wash out and you can't recover that in post. But when you have filtered or non-direct sunlight, you can slightly underexpose and still keep those details, an bring them out in post, without losing any of your image.
