andrewab

Staying In, Looking out

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

settings

Aperture f/5 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/2500 Focal Length 70/1

upload_date

Apr, 2020

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367

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Awards

Curator's Selection

Top Shot Award 21

Spring 21 Award

Contest Finalist in Staying Safe Photo Contest

Celebrity Award

Peer Award

Outstanding Creativity

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Superb Composition

All Star

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken in my Living Room, In Liverpool.

Time

Late afternoon, just as the sun begins to set, getting caught in the leaves of the trees that line our local park.

Lighting

It wasn't quite golden hour, but the light was still warm and just catching their faces through the window.

Equipment

I didn't have long to get the shot, I was sat on the sofa behind them reading, and looked up to se so I rush downstairs and grabbed my camera (canon 5dm4) and took it.

Inspiration

We had been stuck in lockdown for a month or two by this point. On top of that my partner was very ill from the long-haul effects of covid. She had no energy at all and would spend her days just looking out the window. Our wonderful dog helped us through this time by being as enthusiastic as ever as we sat there.

Editing

Not a lot, just basic curves, contrast, etc. (and obvious B&W) in Lightroom

In my camera bag

I have canon 5Dm3 & 4 , 24-70mm and 70-200mm 2.8 which are my two work horse lenses. Then 50 & 35 primes, flash and trigger, 2x convertor and a few other bits and pieces. The side pocket has a medicine kit and the front pocket has a load of batteries.

Feedback

Just be aware of what is happening around you. A very mundane scene (what by that had been our life for weeks) has artistic merit. There is beauty in the worst situations if you look for it.

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Staying In, Looking out

Behind The Lens

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