Chameleons
Aug, 2021Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
Nothing too fancy!! I took this while shopping for fish at Petco. ????Time
It was about 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon.Lighting
A lot of the time, photographers are so focused on getting the right angle or right composition that they neglect lighting. Lighting can make a photo seem either bright and light or dark and heavy. You can think about lighting as a way to either draw attention to part of your photo, or to minimize it. This is why sometimes you may see the light source in a photo, while other times you won't. One important thing to consider when photographing is using natural light.Equipment
I used My Google pixel 4A camera, it is a single camera with a 12.2 MP sensor. It has a large f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization. The Google pixel 4A camera also has a single lens and has a wide-angle lens that can take images of up to 120 degrees. It also has a large 1/2.3” sensor, which is larger than the average smartphone sensor and has a high-quality lens.Inspiration
While shopping for saltwater fish at Petco I just so happened to come across these little guys hanging around and I just couldn't help myself but capture them and all their cuteness.Editing
Using Adobe Lightroom I cropped it of course to fit to my liking I also fixed the lighting just using the auto option in Adobe Lightroom that's about it for the editing part.In my camera bag
-Camera -Lenses -Memory cards -Lighting -Tripod -LaptopFeedback
-Try to take pictures of animals as they are naturally, in their environment -If you plan to take an animal's portrait, try to do it from a low angle -If possible, spend some time watching the animal before taking any pictures -Photograph animals in the wild from a distance and don't use a flash -Always use the telephoto lens of your camera or use a zoom function on your camera -Use natural light if possible — -Always be aware of your surroundings and act accordingly. Avoiding startling animals or approaching them too quickly can result in a better experience for both you and the animal. -Don't rely on the flash setting on your camera. It's usually ineffective and will often make your subject's eyes glow red, creating an unnatural look. -Get as close to the subject as you're able to, but be mindful of the animal's personal space.
