A Slice of the Bamboo Forest [photography contest details & macro photos]
Uploaded: December 18, 2014 11:38:51 | Entered: December 18, 2014 11:38:51
Nikkor 24-120 @ 78mm f/5/6 1/20s +.1 ISO400 BuzSim Split Toned II...Part of the Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan...During my trip in Nov to Kyoto, I photographed handheld-brought no tripod. Many of the temples and locations do not allow tripods and the crowds would limit their use anyway. This provided a new challenge for me. I learned to photograph in Aperture Priority-usually shoot in manual and got to practice adjusting the exposure composition. Whew! The Bamboo Forest was especially difficult because of the low/spotty light. Wonderful learning experience. Ann
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 78.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7100
Jeff Sielski December 18, 2014
Great capture Ann! #1600893Liz blahh December 18, 2014
Beautifully captured! #11208809Leslie McLain December 18, 2014
Beautiful capture and light, Ann. #11208906Ellen Hodges December 18, 2014
Love the beautiful light and subject, Ann! Looks soooo pretty!! #11208911Natasha Pliss December 18, 2014
Oh, this is really special, Ann! I love the incredible softness of the image, lovely subdued colors and beautiful details. The mist in the background makes it magical. Favorite. #11209040Lindley Johnson December 19, 2014
I completely agree with all of Natasha's observations - quite beautiful, Ann! #11209201Tiia Vissak December 19, 2014
great tones, light & mood! #11209382Carol Flisak December 19, 2014
Lovely image, Ann... wonderful DOF and very well composed under the conditions. You've captured the essence of the bamboo forest... calm, delicate! #11209594Peggy Pfister December 22, 2014
Wow. You overcame the challenges beautifully, Ann. This is really lovely. Well seen, well captured, and well processed and presented. Excellent work. #11211242Peggy Pfister December 22, 2014
p.s. Fave! #11211243Ann Lyssenko December 24, 2014
Thanks to all of you! Yes, this photo situation had many pitfalls. I was glad that I figured a way to make a nice image out of the chaos and light. Ann #11212075Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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