forbidden city Beijing
Feb, 2020Views
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Location
This photo was taken at the Forbidden City in Beijing. It is not unusual for young women in particular to wear traditional clothing at this historic site. I spotted this young woman from across the courtyard and fortunately was able to capture her from a fistance with my zoom lens. I was attracted by the contrasting shades of red from her lips through her outfit to the oxide in the stone walls. I also love her contemplative poseTime
This was taken mid morning on a bitterly cold but sunny day fortunately protected from the windLighting
The natural light was absolutely perfect for this shotEquipment
I used a cannon eos 7D with a 16 to 300 zoomInspiration
As mentioned above I was drawn by the contemplative pose and the contrasting shades of Red. Also in a major tourist attraction of vast size to find a person isolated in a private space appealed to me.Editing
Some minor cropping and a slight enhancement of the colorIn my camera bag
My camera a spare battery a battery charger my 16 to 300 zoom binoculars a rain cover if traveliing or shooting localy If wildlide shooting I add my 150 to 600 zoom into the mix.Feedback
Be aware of your surroundings and take advantage of opportunities that present themselves
