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DMC-GH1

Aperture f/7.1 ISO 100 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 320/10

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Feb, 2015

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken in an old water tank, in the Sahara Desert.

Time

Winter morning, at about 10 AM.

Lighting

100% natural light.

Equipment

Shot with a Panasonic GH1 with 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 lens. The camera was standing on the edge of the tank in a travel tripod (Hama Traveller Mini Pro).

Inspiration

This was an opportunity shot. I saw some locals jumping and I didn't have many time, so I set up the camera and jumped (that's right, I'm also the one jumping).

Editing

Color correction in Lightroom.

In my camera bag

I love to travel light, I know I won't get the best picture but if I had to be worried about a huge amount of fancy equipment, travelling would be less enjoyable.

Feedback

When taking pictures of people jumping lower your shutter speed and talk to the jumper. This is very important, especially when there are not many chances of getting the shot. The natural approach when jumping is not the one that will get the best photograph, let's face it, nobody jumps like I did, the picture looks cool but the landing is hard. So try to convince the jumper to do it in an expresive way, always jumping upwards or forwards as far as possible.

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