Although something I've never done before, I was excited about this week's prompt. I originally had in mind those darned lemons from my tree, but they aren't cooperating & are still clinging tightly to the branches.. (side note: can't make lemon bars yet either). So with the week nearly over & still no photo or even a thought about how/what to photograph I seriously checked out everyone else's submitted photos to get ideas.
What I came up with was one of my daughter's Breyer horses with a silver sparkly halter, her show bow (with silver adornments) and one of her high point ribbons to add a bit of color. I noticed that in many photos the background was very important, but I just did the best I could (thought about sticking this horse in the yard/grass - but we are having a rainy day), and draped black material under & behind the objects. With this look I could go for black & white with a shot of color. Obviously I need to work on my lighting. I hardly ever use a flash - I LOVE natural lighting & have bought f1.4 lenses so I could use as much natural light as possible.... but when there is no natural light (really rainy day), I resorted to a lamp... regular desk lamp at that. I think this will be one of those areas of photography that I will just enjoy everyone else's wonderful images... I can honestly say I compose other types of scenes/photos better (& easier/less frustration).
It's good to step out of your comfort zone every once in awhile :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job this week!
Thanks for linking up at focus52 :)
This was a definite step out of my comfort zone & I'm really glad I tried it - although not an area I expect (or want) to pursue. It was a true challenge in that I learned something - great prompt.
DeleteGreat composition. Love the pop of color you added.
ReplyDeleteThank you - I knew this wouldn't be my best area, but figured I could at least get some of the elements better - like the blue color. I've really been enjoyed more black & white photos lately.
DeleteI understand working on composing and lighting. You did a good job, and you are right on with the spot of color.
ReplyDeleteI love natural lighting - don't even own a separate/speed flash or any diffusers or reflectors - even using a desk lamp for lighting was a challenge. I figured I could at least try it - thank you for the compliment & for checking out my photo.
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