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Pjerry
January 16, 2021
I'm very sorry. Your capture is not eligible for the December 2020 Collection challenge. It must be published in December 2020 (see timestamp!). Please, feel free to post another capture that meets the rules.
Viktor_Gillen_Photography
January 16, 2021
If I had to post it up on here in December then I will not be able to participate. If the time stamp of the photo is for December; aka it’s Exif data; you are welcome to check it
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo from the comfort of my own home at about 4PM. I am a self taught photographer and so for me this shot was one of my better ones.Time
It was about 4pm when I picked up the camera. I had just finished my lunch and I noticed my mother had just got some fresh red roses from a friend at Christmas time.Lighting
For this photo; my aperture setting is 5.6 for a shallow depth of field to keep focus on the rose. I set ISO to 6400; I had the intention of making it a very bright and vibrant red that instantly catches the eye among many other photos that I take. The photo was taken indoors in daylight.Equipment
I shot the photo on a Canon EOS 250D with the starting lens EF - S 18-55 IS STM KIT. No other equipment was used; shot freehand.Inspiration
Honestly? I have always been a fan of roses and flowers. Macro shots of flowers are truly amazing. I hope one day I can take some of my own. For now this close up is about as good as it will get! Another motivation for me taking this photo is the response I got from my community on Instagram; many thousands loved my previous photo of pink roses which I had taken on a Canon EOS 1300D with significantly less quality. I was challenged by a member of my group to take another photo of the same nature using my new camera.Editing
Yes, as I had to ensure the striking look of the rose hit the way the last one did, I adjusted the lighting settings; reducing highlights and increasing contrast. The rose was slightly too bright with the high ISO value and an increased exposure can take away from the photo in a noticeable way. The shadows were also increased to bring out the intricate petals in the centre of the flower. Lastly to bring back the vibrant colours of the rose I set saturation to 20% extra and vibrancy to 10% more. Normally taking photos of objects in an indoor setting can take some of the brighter elements out; so these were my main adjustments.In my camera bag
I will be completely honest. At present I have only got my Canon 250D and my lens kit. Prior to acquiring this camera I used a Canon 1300D and his 75-300mm with his 18mm - 55mm lens, same kit as my current lens. Using his camera I found my passion for photography and later down the line I hope to get a macro lens as my next piece.Feedback
All there is to say about this photo and for others who would like to capture beautiful photos of flowers; sometimes you have to get out and search for these flowers and sometimes they can be just in arms reach within the house. Be creative and find a unique perspective to shoot from. Flowers have many shots that can be taken; all just as beautiful and eye-catching. Use a shallow depth of field, F/6.3 and manual focus, shoot more than one shot then compare them. You’d be surprised the little things you’d notice about the focus point and your composition. Lastly use a variety of lenses. I only used the one I had available as I have no other option. Given the chance I would try using a different lens to see how the result varied.
