Red Umbrella
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
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Oct, 2019Views
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Winner in UMBRELLA Photo Challenge
Peer Award
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November 29, 2019
Very beautiful composition and nice model! Congratulate you with my choice! :))
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Location
This photo was created on a street in Havana, Cuba. We were in a small square, speaking with a very nice woman about her dog. This woman, walking across the square, was talking to some people on the distant sidewalk. At first her red umbrella and purse caught my eye, then she gestured.Time
It was late morning when we landed here. There was a small bodega selling snacks and we bought some and sat on the steps which were part of the plaza. This was how we met the woman with her dog which kept us there longer than we might have been.Lighting
While sunlight in the Caribbean can be strong enough to over light scenes as noon approaches, I had taken some photos of the woman posing with her dog and though I faced the opposite direction to catch the lady with red, the light was not blown out.Equipment
I used a Canon 5D Mark III and a Tameron 28-300 zoom. This shot and most of my work is hand held.Inspiration
At first her red umbrella and purse caught my eye, then she gestured.Editing
Aside from some tightening of the focus, this image was not manipulated.In my camera bag
I carry my Canon 5D Mark III and Tameron 28-300 zoom. This is a flexible combination, serves my purposes well and can fit into my backpack/purse.Feedback
Be alert. Listen and carry your camera as though you are about to take a photo at any moment.
