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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken from my window. I have looked through that window so many times and every time is different and tells a different story. Photography for me is a complex process where stories are told and questions are pondered.Time
This photo was taken during the golden hour on March, 22, 2020 at 5:40pm. From my perspective, the texture of the snow was slightly visible, while the light was soft and even as if created by a pure natural soft box. I tried to balance the asymmetrical design between the foreground where the tree is placed and the background within the composition.Lighting
I wanted this image to have a sense of isolation and peaceful stillness, as well as a sense of beauty and mystery that everyday life has. I decided to shift the focal point to the soft misty left corner of the frame while I left a darker tone with heavy shadows (due to natural light).Equipment
This photograph was shot with Sony A7RII mounted with Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens. No other equipment was involved.Inspiration
The view from my window reminded me of the opening scene of 'Noslagia' by Andrei Tarkovsky. The design of the ominous house in the background blurred by fog added a mystery and curiosity to the entire scene.Editing
I used Adobe Lightroom with minimal editing to bring the highlights to the foreground because the subject of the image relies on what is not clearly seen in the background.In my camera bag
I tend to pack a Burnside 35 lens because it delivers a Petzval-style swirly bokeh with an adjustable vignette and vibrant color rendition. I also pack an E Mount Sony FE 24-70 Zeiss because it has an excellent build quality. The Sony E PZ 18-110mm f/4 G OSS Lens is my new tool of choice due to the versatile aspects of the zoom range, quiet operation, and par-focal attributes for constant focus in both photography and cinematography.Feedback
Patience will always remain the main key to taking an effective photograph as we are often not in control of the scene. As is often the case in life, things do not always go as planned. No matter how much planning is involved, no matter how much equipment is prepared or even how much practice has been utilized--a photograph worth taking depends on many things coming together at the right time. In my opinion, as in any spiritual practice, developing patience makes you a better person, a better artist, and is always worth it.