Rainy Melb-4
Close-up of a flower on a rainy morning
Close-up of a flower on a rainy morning
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NIKON D7500
Aperture f/1.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 350/10 
Melbourne, Victoria, AU
Jan, 2020Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken the morning after a rainy night in a garden near my apartment in Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia.Time
I had gone for a walk in the morning after a few days of rain, around 8:00am - I love the fresh morning air, especially after a rain. I took my normal route through the garden near my apartment and noticed the vividness of the spring flowers in the cool gray sky. I found a bud I particularly liked that showed some water droplets from the earlier rain.Lighting
Gray days are the best for crips and clear lighting. It was a bright morning but fully cloudy giving me excellent soft light. I added a vignette in post to direct focus on the flower at hand.Equipment
This was just my Nikon D7500 and 35mm f/1.8 lens used handheld.Inspiration
I love flowers as they usually signify springtime, my favorite season of the year. I thought that this image, a flower sprinkled with rain from the previous day emulated spring to me and is a constant reminder of the beauty of nature.Editing
Since I had such great lighting and was able to get a clear shot at ISO100 and f/1.8 I didn't have much to do. The only edits I made were to boost the vibrance and saturation a little and add a dark vignette around the focal point.In my camera bag
My main camera is my Nikon D7500 and a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 lens as my primary on-body lens. Depending on the nature of my photography I'll keep with me my 10-20mm lens from Sigma for wide angle, a Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 for my telephoto needs and my Nikon 35mm f/1.8 prime lens because it's my favorite look and takes up almost no space. If I expect to need a tripod I bring my K&F Concept travel tripod or Joby Gorillapod. I also have a DJI Mavic Air drone that I occasionally bring with me.Feedback
Look for beauty and art in the areas you might not expect it - for example; somewhere near your home, like your normal walking route. Pair that with bringing your camera with you wherever you go you'll be sure to capture unique images. Lastly, I like to go for walks with only one lens (preferably a prime lens) because it forces me to be more creative using the gear I have with me and I use it to practice my craft.
