RichardRockey

Perfect Circle

NIKON Z 7_2

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Aperture f/4 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 700/10

location

Oro Valley, Arizona, US

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Aug, 2021

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo at one of my favorite places; Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona. The park is only 4 miles from my front door, and the ruins, mountains, and desert come together for unique photo opportunities.

Time

I love hitting the desert right after a hard rain. It seems to bring out the deserts rich natural colors. I made my way to the park the morning after a summer monsoon and managed to grab this shot before the sun broke.

Lighting

Being a nature guy, I'm using mostly natural light. I can only share what is elementary; get out when the light is good and use it.

Equipment

I used a Nikon Z7ii with the 24-70mm F4 Nikkor Lens.

Inspiration

I am always delighted to find geometric shapes in nature.

Editing

On this particular image, I did not. I typically use CaptureOne, and do at least basic editing, but for some reason I just enjoyed this image as it was shot.

In my camera bag

Still saving up for that next lens for my new camera :( . Other than the camera and lens, I also carry a lens hood, an ND filter, extra SD cards and batteries, charging cables, a tripod, a gray card, and, being in Arizona, plenty of water.

Feedback

I guess I would say, keep an eye out for the little things! I got this photo in the foothills of some majestic mountains, and had I not looked down from them, I may have missed this pretty little flower curled in the morning's dew.

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