Dreamy Columbine
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Jul, 2019Views
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Location
This photo was taken at my home. Being an amateur enthusiast, I was delighted with how this one turned out with it's highlights and slight bokeh background.Time
I don't remember the exact time of day, but I know it was in the evening hours when the sun was lower, maybe 7-8pm, the golden hour. I have some trees and pines in my yard that create some great dappled light beams when the sun starts setting.Lighting
As the sun was setting there were various beams of light shooting through the trees in the background. One in particular was highlighting the bloom from behind. Since most of the area in the background was in shadow, it really made the bloom stand out.Equipment
I shot this with a Sony NEX-F3, but with a makeshift macro lens attached. It's really just a binocular lens mounted inside a cardboard tube that fits inside the lens hood. Crude, but it's fun to play with. No tripod but I likely braced the camera against my leg or the ground. No flash was used.Inspiration
The setting sun inspired me to venture out for some shooting around the yard. I'm always looking for something different to capture. Even if it's the same flowers I've shot many times before, there are always different lighting conditions or some other natural influence or camera setting that can create something new or surprising.Editing
I did make some very basic adjustments to exposure and highlights, and I believe I toned down the contrast and or clarity to bring out that dreamy feel. I am a novice with post processing, sometimes only using Windows resident adjustments, but I dabble on occasion with Gimp.In my camera bag
I use very little equipment and what I do have is pretty old and basic. But, it's light and easy. My Sony NEX-F3, a 55-210 e-mount lens, an 18-55 wide angle, a light tripod and of course my makeshift, binocular lens macro attachment. I really do want to get a more professional setup, just haven't taken the leap yet.Feedback
The golden hours are a great time to capture nature. A tripod if you can, but as that's not always practical, try to brace the camera for a steady shot. Of course a calm, non-breezy day helps immensely too. Take lots of shots, trying different camera settings. There's always post processing if you want to play with further adjustments.
