Orchids 2
Jun, 2019Views
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Location
This photo was taken on a garden tour at the Conestoga House, Lancaster, PA, USA. The Orcdid was on a porch where the background was dark. It took very little post processing.Time
This was early afternoon. The orchid was in the shade, and the porch it was on had a dark background.Lighting
The lighting was almost perfect. The orchid was in the shade and therefore was evenly lite. The background was dark making the orchid stand out.Equipment
Fuji X-T1 with 18-55 mm lens (shot at 55 mm). It was a hand held shot with no flash.Inspiration
I was looking for flowers shots while on a garden tour. This orchid just seemed to be waiting there for someone to photograph it.Editing
I did almost no processing. I simply brought out to the colors and contrast in Lightroom.In my camera bag
Then it was a Fujifilm camera and lens. However, now it is a Canon RP with the Canon 35mm f1.8 lens, which I use 90% of the time with occasional use of a telephoto zoom. I have a small flash that I don't use too often. I also have a tripod that I seldom use.Feedback
Keep your camera with you and your eyes open wherever you go. Photographic opportunities often arise when you least expect them. Also put yourself in a position for potential photographic opportunities by visiting many places near by, or by going on a garden tour like I did here.
