Lush Green Forest
Surreal Shot of Doodhsagar Plantation in Goa, India
Surreal Shot of Doodhsagar Plantation in Goa, India
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Location
This shot was clicked from a bridge in Karmane, Goa. We were traveling from Goa to Dudhsagar Waterfalls by car. When we reached Karmane, we came across a bridge on the Dudhsagar river which showcased the beautiful Dudhsagar plantation (the subject of the shot).Time
It was clicked on 30th December 2019 at 11:50 AM. This is a still shot of a natural moment when a couple of clouds stood prominently over the lush green plantation.Lighting
The more the light, the better the shot, and this scene was no exception. The sun was right behind us and it lit the scene evenly.Equipment
This was shot on Nikon D5200 with an AF-S 18-55mm VRII kit lens. No other equipment was involved.Inspiration
We went to Goa for celebrating the new year and we wanted to visit Dudhsagar waterfalls before the year ended. So, we decided to hit the road early in the morning so that we can take stops and experience the beauty of nature on the way. We were 5 friends and this scenic road trip was just the prelude to what we were going to witness at the waterfalls. This road trip is of a very high emotional value to me as this was the last road trip of our gang before the lockdown and we enjoyed every bit of it. This shot is a metaphorical representation of our feelings (during the trip) and the current situation. The lush green describes our happiness whereas the isolated clouds signify cloud (read: social) distancing.Editing
I always shoot in RAW because I don't want to lose on the details of the colors from my photos. So, like every other photo that I shoot, this also went through a round of color grading and that's it. I like to keep the post-processing minimal and subtle.In my camera bag
I always carry my Nikon D5200, which was the first camera that I bought from my own earning. I usually carry AF-S 18-55mm VRII and AF-S 55-200mm VRII lenses with it. I use a Benro Tripod. And yes, for those buttery smooth slow-mos and fast-paced action shots, I carry a Go Pro Hero9.Feedback
When there is such an open area, the sunlight has a lot of impact on it. If you go to such places in the morning or evening, then, it'll be easier for you to shoot. The first tip would be to plan ahead. And if you encounter any such landscape with adverse lighting conditions then I'd suggest you compose the shot (lock the exposure) on an area that has some shadow (or is relatively darker). Another way is to use exposure bias on your camera to control the exposure. And last but not the least, always shoot in RAW. If you think you'll miss out on the colors in post then shoot in RAW + JPEG but never leave out the RAW data as it can work wonders.
