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Wise Eyes

Canon EOS 7D

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Aperture f/5.0 ISO 250 Shutter 1/125

upload_date

Dec, 2014

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Contest Finalist in Amazing People Amazing Places Photo Contest

Peer Award

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Superb Composition

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Top Choice

+30

Absolute Masterpiece

+22

Outstanding Creativity

+10

All Star

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

Genius

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This is a shot of my 8 year old. He wanted to look cool.

A photo session with a young woman celebrating her birthday.

An aspiring singer during her photo shoot with me.

My sister Chat is always a delightful model to work with, I used her a lot to practice. A small wall in my living room became my backdrop as I couldn'

A close up shot of my baby as he turned 6 months old.

A picture of a lady I just met. This was a quick shoot.

I had just gotten my camera and I was so excited. I hadn't started taking pictures of others yet so I decided to try it out on myself first.

A self portrait with some water involved.

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at a pottery village in Abuja, Nigeria.

Time

It is interesting that this was unplanned, a last shot at the end of the day about evening time.

Lighting

I loved this woman's face and the quiet strength in her eyes. I wanted the light falling on her to give her more of a magical, mysterious glow so I made her sit just so the evening sunlight fell on her in subtle tones.

Equipment

I simply had my Canon 7D and its kit lens - 28-135mm.

Inspiration

I saw this elderly woman doing her work of creating pottery and she seemed regal even though she was definitely not rich in material things.

Editing

The time of shooting this image, I had not learned Photoshop so I edited in Lightroom to enhance colors, deepen shadows.

In my camera bag

I always shoot in the studio so I don't have need a bag! But if I had to go on location, my Canon 7D and Sigma 50mm lens.

Feedback

I would say, always look around for the final shot. Sometimes you think you're done, dont be quick to pack up and leave. Pause, let your eyes scan the scene and you will be surprised what inspiration hits.

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