PattiBaker

sunflowerbud.c1a

At Kula Country Farms

At Kula Country Farms
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Sep, 2017

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Awards

People's Choice in The Beauty of Sunflowers Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+28

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

All Star

Magnificent Capture

Emotions

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Top Ranks

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Top 10 rank

Top 10 rank week 1

Ultimate

Nice image and capture. Congratulations on your award!

THank you Jayne!

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Behind The Lens

Location

There is a quaint country Farmers Market off the Main Road in Kula.

Time

This beauty was taken during mid morning, being the best time for Maui's bright sunlight and clearer views of all the southwest side of the island and west maui mountains

Lighting

All natural with the sun coming from the east. Provided a nice light situation and no heavy shadows to deal with in these gardens

Equipment

Sony A7RII- Sel 18-200mm Lens, handheld, no flash and no tripod needed

Inspiration

This particular Farmers Market is unique with many subjects to shoot, miniature horses, birds and butterflies, bees, fancy chickens, flowers, a little food court and farmers market. I love the views from there and the feel of the place, so serene. THier sunflower garden was in bloom and I like many others I see the full bloom in many photos so I wanted a new opening bloom and this one worked well

Editing

I did very little post processing only enhancing what is already there pulling out the detail & color. I use Photoshop, Corel Lightroom& Topaz Labs Plug ins

In my camera bag

I primarily use the Sony A 7RII with a SEL 18-200mm F 3.5-6.3 lens. I also carry a backup , the Canon Rebel 5 but rarely use it anymore. Although the Canon is not my favorite, one never knows when I will need those lenses or the camera. It is always wise to carry MORE. In my backpack extras of everything including car chargers, plenty of batteries and memory cards as I shoot in RAW format.I carry also the tripod and monopod with me and an umbrella, flashlight, and Macro tubes.Always learning and so my equipment grows with it. I don't forget the business cards and ipad. I try to be prepared for any shot that could come along.

Feedback

I am a landscape photographer primarily so I need Patience and lots of it at times! Take risks, shoot outside your comfort zone and get creative, get low, get high, shoot in the dark, shade and sun, shoot everything and then go with what feels right for YOU.I have learned alot more since taking this photo as I always am inspired to keep learning. Look at the angle, composition, what is it you want your viewers to know about the subject? Do you have tripod, optics clean, batteries, card in place? In other words have learned to be in the moment and really think and compose the shot I want. Sometimes I do and sometimes I forget but no matter what I just do it! I always stay open to learn more! In photography there really are no mistakes just learning opportunities so have fun with it!

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sunflowerbud.c1a

At Kula Country Farms

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