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Location
This was taken during a trip in eastern New Mexico.Time
The time of day was early evening; before before sunset.Lighting
I love this time of day......the lighting gives everything a nice orangey glow.Equipment
Olympus SP-100Inspiration
I'd never seen this type of bird before. The coloring and design of his feathers was lovely. The fact he was perched on a single post full of texture was a plus!Editing
I wanted to give the photo more of an evening feel with a bit more browns and purples. So I changed out the sky to one with stars and used a Topaz filter.In my camera bag
camera, extra batteries and memory cardsFeedback
Have in mind what you want your finished artwork to look like. Look for subjects that give you lots of different textures and patterns with a fairly blank background.