WAITING FOR LIFT OFF
Jul, 2020Views
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Top Shot Award 22
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Behind The Lens
Location
Waiting for Lift-Off was taken at the Hot Air Balloon event at the Clovis Fair Grounds in California, USA.Time
The day was just breaking and as the sun was starting to rise the colors were beautiful and really made the 3 hot air balloons just pop with such vibrant accent colors as they were just starting to lift-off and clear the ground.Lighting
All-natural lighting, with limited fill flash.Equipment
I used my Nikon digital camera with fill flash and tripod.Inspiration
The emotional feeling I experienced at the brilliant color and drama of the three large balloons rising to meet the colors provided by the Sky.Editing
I added Photoshop post-processing to bring out the extreme color and detail to make sure that this image reflected what I witnessed at the exact moment I took this picture so I would be providing exactly what I experienced.In my camera bag
I carry three different Nikon bodies with three different lenses so I can take a full range of images and I do not waste time changing lenses. I have two different tripods, mount flash unit, and an off-camera mount arm, also the full range of filters for effects. Also, all the accessories to provide the service needed for my equipment.Feedback
Get to the event early to check out different angles and views to make your images stand out. Look for the emotion and have a plan, and take many images, and always avoid taking snapshots. Have your eyes wide open looking for the unusual that catches your eye and excites you. Some times you even surprise your self if you follow your heart and go with your gut feeling.
