The red pattern
Somewhere in the city.
Somewhere in the city.
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Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Aperture f/8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 23/1 
Saint Petersburg City, RU
Aug, 2021Views
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Location
I took this photo while walking in the center of St. Petersburg. The strange detail on a basement remains from the times when the city was the capital of the Russian Empire.Time
It was at about 2 pm on March 23, 2021. At this time, at 60 degrees north latitude, the sun is low. So even in the middle of the day, the lighting draws expressively and creates beautiful shadows.Lighting
I think early spring is the best time for architectural and urban photography. At least, this is the case for Northern Europe.Equipment
I used my old Canon 350D with Sigma AF 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM.Inspiration
Honestly, I took this shot on the go. And only later, sitting in front of the monitor, I appreciated its expressiveness. I have long been fascinated by this task: walking around any city, trying to see details that other people do not notice.Editing
Usually, I use many post-processing methods. But in this particular case, I just flattened the geometry and used curves a little..In my camera bag
I had my camera always with me. When I’m traveling or walking in the means to take some photos, I have two lenses (zoom and wide-angle), sometimes two cameras, three lenses, a tripod, and, of course, spare batteries.Feedback
In this case, I can give only one piece of advice. You need to train your perception to see the world around you more broadly.
