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Danish Windmill
Ten miles off the interstate north into the unknown, in the sleepy town of Elkhorn you can find this place. A feeling of calm comes over you as you gaze at the ...
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Ten miles off the interstate north into the unknown, in the sleepy town of Elkhorn you can find this place. A feeling of calm comes over you as you gaze at the windmill while it remains ever so still in the passing clouds.
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Location
This photo was taken in the sleepy town of Elkhorn, Iowa. A small settlement with a deep Danish-American heritage. At the time, I did not know I was photographing the only working authentic Danish windmill in America.Time
I got really lucky with the timing on this photograph. I took this photo in the late afternoon, with the clouds providing the perfect natural diffuser I was happy how this one came out.Lighting
Late afternoon with heavy clouds in the sky and random sun rays here and there, makes for the best natural diffuser. Go out and shoot at any time of the day!!Equipment
This photo was taken on a Nikon D750, 24mm-85mm 3.5 lens. No tripod.Inspiration
Many of my photographs are a product of random chance. It's as if they almost jump out at me as I pass by. My job is a unique one and many of my trips take me places off the beaten path. The windmill looked so peaceful and stable in the coming heavy storm clouds. I wanted to capture the feeling.Editing
I usually turn to programs like Adobe Lightroom and Lumosity for my editing needs. I usually only use them for light balancing dehazing effects. Color accentuation and correct exposure are two other noteworthy areas I focus on while editing.In my camera bag
It really depends on what kind of photography I'm doing for the day. I almost always carry my workhorse 24--85mm 2.8, an ultrawide 16-24mm 2.8, a perfect portrait maker 35mm 1.8, and for those long shots I like to have my 55-300mm 3.5 in my bag. Don't forget the flash!Feedback
Photograph what awes and amazes you. If you see something you like, stop and take a photo of it or make a trip out of it. Have patience and really look at what your photographing. Ask yourself how it makes you feel and how you want others to feel when looking at your photo, try to capture that essence.
