ISSUE 4, February 2018
INTERVIEW WITH ROXANNE CRAWFORD
A Mummy Photographer Who Captures Moments and Details
FINDING INSPIRATION IN THE CITY: Wandering Around Wellington HOW TO: CAPTURE WATERFALLS Waterfall photography tips with Richard Young
JOURNEYING THROUGH JURASSIC PARK? February 2018
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From the Editor Dear reader, We’re so happy to bring you Issue 4. This month, our team wrote eyeopening articles, submitted gorgeous photos, and worked very hard to make this magazine as inspiring as possible.
Taya Iv, Editor
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In this issue, you’ll find a rich variety of content: Rod Lowe talks about his work in Behind the Shot, Emily gives inspiration for shooting in the city, and Brendon shares his Jurassic Park adventures! You’ll also get to find out more about our talented cover artist, Roxanne Crawford, in an exclusive interview, along with many more interesting pieces. As you read our articles and look through the photos, we hope you find the encouragement you need to take more photographs. Whether you live in New Zealand or on the opposite side of the world, you’re bound to find something inspiring to shoot. So go out there, capture precious moments, and share them with us. We look forward to featuring you in future issues!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 BEHIND THE SHOT WITH ROD LOWE 6 INTERVIEW WITH ROXANNE CRAWFORD 10 14 15 16 20 25
FINDING INSPIRATION IN THE CITY: WANDERING AROUND WELLINGTON Emily Goodwin
HOW TO: CAPTURE WATERFALLS RIchard Young
EXPERT CRITIQUE JOURNEYING THROUGH JURASSIC PARK?
Brendon Gilchrist
BACK TO BASICS PART 2 AN INTRODUCTION TO APERTURE
Ray Harness
READERS SUBMISSIONS
Paola Musumeci OCEANOMARE F/5.6, 1/200s
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BEHIND THE SHOT WITH ROD LOWE CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF? I was born in New Zealand but moved to Australia some years ago. While I’m an engineer by profession, photography is becoming my passion. I started photography by accident in 2014 when I bought a mirrorless camera as a gift for my wife who had been asking for a “proper camera” for many years. However, she wasn’t interested in learning all of the controls and features of the new camera so I started learning about the camera and photography by myself and haven’t looked back!
DID YOU PLAN THIS SHOT OR WAS IT MORE OF A LUCKY MOMENT? There was a bit of both involved. I was deliberately looking for interesting photo opportunities at a local Chinese Lantern Festival and I noticed the big pots with steam rising out of them and the chef busy preparing food. The lucky moment occurred when the chef happened to look up at me just as I took the photo.
WHAT WAS HAPPENING BEHIND THE CAMERA THAT WE CAN’T SEE? There were literally hundreds of people walking around and queuing at the many food stalls which made it even more difficult to take photos. The smell of the food, the buzz of the crowd and the street vendors loudly advertising their wares made it a fun and exciting night out.
WHAT EQUIPMENT/SETTINGS DID YOU USE TO TAKE THIS? I have an Olympus OMD EM1 mirrorless camera and was using a 45mm f/1.8 prime lens, both of which are quite small and ideal for street photography. Normally I would have used my 25mm lens but for this evening I wanted to get some photos with a shallower depth of field. Due to the low light at dusk, I had to bump the ISO up to 1000 to allow a shutter speed of 1/250s to avoid any motion blur. The Olympus has a great electronic viewfinder where I can see the exposure change in real time while making adjustments which lets me concentrate on the subject instead of thinking about the settings too much.
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WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO TAKE THIS, AND WHY DO YOU PERSONALLY LIKE IT? I enjoy looking for different and interesting scenes of people in their surroundings when I’m out and about with my camera. When I started learning about photography, I came across a short instructional video from Thomas Leuthard, a Swiss photographer, whose black and white images inspired me to try street photography myself. What I like about my Street Chef photo is that I managed to capture a moment that will always remind me of the food and fun I had on that evening at the Chinese Lantern Festival. I took just
the one photo of this particular chef and I’m glad it turned out OK.
subject to avoid the need for cropping. Apart from that, I wouldn’t change anything else.
HOW WAS THE IMAGE EDITED?
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL US?
The only editing was some cropping, converting to black and white and a few minor adjustments in Lightroom. Other than that, it’s pretty much out of the camera.
I also like setting up and taking still photos of small objects where I can control all of the lighting, you can see these on my 500px account linked below. It’s almost the opposite of street photography where everything is much more spontaneous. It allows me to keep taking photos at home when I don’t have the chance to go out.
IF YOU COULD RE-TAKE THE PHOTO, IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD CHANGE? I took this photo in 2015 when I’d only been learning about photography for about a year and back then I was shooting in JPG. If I could re-take this photo, I would shoot it in RAW and would move closer to the
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU ONLINE? http://www.500px.com/rod_lowe
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Interview with Roxanne Crawford A Mummy Photographer Who Captures Moments and Details. ROXANNE, CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF? I grew up and still live in a small town called Paeroa in Northern Waikato. I worked as a dental assistant for several years before getting married and starting a family. I have two kids aged 8 and 4. I’ve been a stay at home mum since which has given me the opportunity to explore photography more, in-between busy family life!
WHAT’S YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BACKGROUND? Photography is something I’ve always been interested in. But it all started with wanting to capture and document my children growing up. When I got my first DSLR, all I wanted to do was shoot in manual mode, and learn everything there is to learn about photography. So I enrolled in the photography institutes course in 2015, which for me was the best start. A lot has been self taught via researching the internet and Youtube videos as well as a few good photographer friends that have helped me along the way. The learning process is always ongoing and I love trying new things and different genres. Portraits, Macro and my newest venture of landscape photography.
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WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU SHOOT WITH? I use a canon 6D. I have a variety of lenses... For my portraits I use a Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 135mm f/2L or a Sigma art 35mm F/1.4. For my macro images I use a Canon 100mm F/2.8L and for landscapes a Canon 17-40mm F/4L with a Nisi filter kit.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? The simple act of capturing a moment or an emotion that you can have forever. That can’t be replicated and is pretty precious to me. To be able to share that with others is an amazing feeling. The little details in nature really help you to truly appreciate the beauty in everyday that may not have otherwise been seen without looking a little closer.
The unpredictability and challenge of getting a great image excites me. To me, photography is so much more than just taking pictures. I love the technical aspects, the whole creative process is like therapy.
HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND YOUR FREE TIME? I spend a lot of my free time with my children, my family and friends. The beach is a favourite place we spend a lot of time at and obviously my photography obsession is a big part of my free time also.
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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST CHALLENGING PHOTO TO SHOOT, AND WHY?
of entering, so 2017, my refraction shot with the yellow flower came third place also.
Ever since I saw images of refractions in drops I knew this was something I had to try. Refractions involve shooting a water drop with a background image behind it, the image is then reflected inside the water drop. It’s harder than it looks with positioning and focusing the reflections in the drop. With a lot of perseverance I got it right and was happy to get something out of the process, definitely a skill that I would love to perfect more.
WHAT’S YOUR POST-PROCESSING PROCEDURE?
WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PHOTOGRAPHY?
ANY PHOTO-SPECIFIC PLANS OR RESOLUTIONS FOR 2018?
Just learning photography in general has been a big achievement. I feel as though I’ve come so far from where I began. That in itself is rewarding. But I’ve also had a couple of images win places in competitions... In my first year entering D-photos amateur photographer of the year award in 2016 I came third in the macro category with the little spider. In my second year
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I love the creative process from shooting right through to editing. I like to try new things, new styles. Edits can take me anywhere from 10 minutes to a couple of hours. I’m a big perfectionist so I’m forever going back over images and perfecting them. I always shoot in RAW format, I use Photoshop and Google Nik software for editing.
Shoot more, share more!
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU ONLINE? www.facebook.com/photographybyRoxann www.instagram.com/photography.by.roxanne
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FINDING INSPIRATION IN THE CITY: Wandering Around Wellington. by Emily Goodwin
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ew Zealand is renowned for its landscapes and nature, providing photographers with numerous opportunities to capture stunning scenes of the natural world. But cityscapes and urban photography should not be overlooked. Whether you’ve lived in Wellington most of your life, or are just visiting for a few days, take some time to shoot the city and notice its finer details whilst also challenging yourself. Shooting in the city, assuming it’s not your usual genre, is perfect for expanding your photography skills as you push out of your comfort zone to see things in a new light. Do the opposite of what you’re comfortable with... and don’t worry too much about the results, just experiment and have fun.
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SHOOT STREET SCENES For landscape and nature lovers it can be a real challenge to want to shoot street scenes since a shopping street is hardly likely to take your breath away. Even more reason to do it! Go out and find some urban beauty in a corner you would never have usually noticed! If you’re nervous about people seeing you taking candid photos of them and the surroundings, shoot from the hip.
REVEL IN REFLECTIONS Have fun with this and look for reflections everywhere... If you normally avoid shooting in the rain then get out there and see what you can capture in puddles! The modern buildings are a perfect challenge with all the shiny chrome and glass, and of course, there’s the sea – Shoot the colourful reflections of CBD lit up at night, or get up close and shoot the reflections of the boats in day time.
SELECT A SUBJECT Churches, Sculptures, Cafes, Windows, Signs, Flags... Narrow down the subject matter and focus on capturing just 1 of these for the day. You’ll be forced to slow down as you see things with fresh eyes. How can you capture them differently?
CAPTURE COLOUR Make it your mission to go out one day and shoot the brightest of colours that catch your eye, you could even just focus on one colour. Get down to Courtenay Place and Cuba Street to get started, making sure to take in the colourful bucket sculpture, Queen’s Wharf is also alive with blasts of colour that would normally be missed. Choose red and you’ll be drawn to the cable car, the Westport Chambers building, the old telephone booth, the door of the old fire station, shop signs and pavement cafes. Focus on yellow and the trolley buses, kayaks, and bollards on the waterfront will grab your attention.
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SEEK SHAPES Again, it’s all about seeing things with new eyes. Capture the sleek curves and sharp angles on the Te Papa building and then find the best position for capturing triangles at the pedestrian bridge entrance. The Beehive among many other architectural delights should keep you busy for a while! Take it one step further and play around with shadows and repeat patterns. For a real challenge, pick 1 ‘shape’ such as squares, lines or arches, the possibilities are endless!
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SHOOT ONLY IN B&W This really makes you think about what you’re shooting as you’re forced to think about composition and texture. You need sharp contrasts to come up with a striking image with a true white and a true black, not 100 shades of grey. Switch your camera settings so you’re shooting in B&W and you’ll soon be seeing the city in a different light... Pun intended!
DELIGHT IN THE DETAILS Stop shooting the bigger picture and delight in documenting the details. Did you ever really stop to admire the spirals of the posts in front of the city hall? Or the detailing on the columns at the parliament building? The mundane can actually be quite marvellous as seen in this rooftop photo if you just slow down enough to notice.
LOOK UP How often do we actually look up when we’re walking around, going about daily life? We might look up when viewing a church but the rest of the time, not so much. Now is the time to get that camera looking up whether you’re in the middle of CBD looking at skyscrapers or actually noticing the glass roof in the train station for the first time. Never mind the funny looks from passers by, get down on the ground and shoot up for a whole new perspective. Don't like shooting alone? Check out the Wellington Photography Meetup Group for hosted photo walks. https://www.meetup.com/ WellingtonPhotographyMeetupGroup/
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How to: Capture Waterfalls
Waterfall photography tips with Richard Young
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MCLEAN FALLS, THE CATLINS
EMBRACE THE CLOUDS
CAPTURE THE MOVEMENT
Photographing a waterfall on a sunny day can be hard, direct sunlight on the water can result in an uneven exposure; cloudy days offer better conditions and use of longer shutter speeds. When waterfalls are in the bush, they can also often be in complete shade in the early morning and late afternoon on bright days.
The effect of flowing water in a photograph really changes with different shutter speeds. To freeze the water and capture its dramatic power; use a fast shutter speed (1/500 or shorter). To achieve lovely flowing, silky looking water; use a slow shutter speed (1/4th second or longer).
FRAME THE WATERFALL
ONLY BLUR THE WATER
Make sure you include some still subjects like rocks in your composition, so that the whole shot is not just moving water. A strong foreground of rocks and flowing water can also help add depth in the photograph, leading the viewer's eye to the waterfall behind.
If you are using a slow shutter speed to blur the water with a long exposure, you will need to use a tripod. When using longer shutter speeds on a tripod you also need to use a cable release/remote (or set the 2-second timer) on your camera to get a sharp shot.
PHOTOGRAPH MCLEAN FALLS IN THE CATLINS ON A 7 DAY WILD SOUTH ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR: 1ST MAY - 7TH MAY 2018 WITH NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
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Expert Critique
MAUREEN PIERRE EARLY LIGHT F/10, 2/5s, ISO200
This shot was taken from the shore of Lake Heron, looking towards the Southern Alps on a field trip with the Nature Photography Society NZ. As a group of enthusiastic photographers of all levels of ability and experience, we enjoy field trips to places around the local area, the South Island and further afield. TAYA IV
EMILY GOODWIN
‘Early Light’ is a gorgeous photograph with eyecatching subjects and a tranquil atmosphere. What I like most about it are its colours: pleasant shades of browns, purples, and yellows that work so well together. The only thing I’d change is the lighting; if a little more exposure were added, the colours would stand out beautifully. Other than that, ‘Early Light’ is a gorgeous work of art that perfectly highlights the beauty of New Zealand. Well done!
The range of purple colours in Maureen’s ‘Early Light’ photo immediately caught my eye, and that hint of yellow in the sunrise really ‘makes it’ in my mind though others might say the sky looks too unnatural and that more blue is needed. Viewed at 100% the photo isn’t as sharp as I would like and there’s a lot of noise – I’m not sure if a tripod was used when taking this but if so, better settings would have been to shoot at a smaller aperture and ISO 100. Getting the camera lower to the ground would also have taken this to the next level, allowing for more sky above the mountain and an overall better composition by reducing much of the ‘dead space’ between the nearby rocks and distant mountain. Saying that, this is still a wonderful shot and a stunning scene that I would have been proud to shoot myself. I would very happily hang this on my wall!
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Journeying Through Jurassic Park? by Brendon Gilchrist
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urassic Park? No! It’s Punakaki located in Paparoa National Park.
The reason I called it Jurassic Park was when I was hanging out on the bridge of the Pororari River a tourist came running up to me with his camera in hand and said ‘I had to stop, this looks like Jurassic Park!’ He really was not wrong, to stand on the main highway and to see something so unique to this area, that you can associate to a movie is pretty amazing. In my opinion, this very small part of the west coast has some of the best coastal photography locations found in one small area. The main attraction are the famous pancake rocks. The best time to capture these are at high tide or during a big storm. A short 20 min walk takes you out and around the peninsular where the blowholes are. These were formed 30 million years ago from fragments of dead marine
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creatures and plants of what was the former seabed which slowly rose up out of the ocean due to seismic activity. You see when you go there the meaning of the pancake rocks as they look like pancakes, just without the bacon or banana on them, and no yummy caramel sauce running over the edges! Jordale Rocks is located 20 minutes south of Punakaki. Let me tell you, the waves on these beaches on the west coast will knock you off your feet – Literally! I find it best to study the waves, watch where they are breaking, where the water is flowing, that increases your chance of a really good picture. If you are going be standing in the water, make sure your footing is solid and you move your camera when you need to, or you’ll loose it to the ocean. The ocean looks calm but watch for 5 minutes and you’ll see the waves coming in so fast, 3 or 4 sets on top
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of each other... That’s a lot of water coming towards you, don’t run! Although I captured some great shots, for me, camping out in nature was the best part of this trip. We had an incredible drive down Bullock Creek Road, huge cliffs of limestone with flat tops on either side of us. We took our time and admired the view before setting up camp near where the Cave Stream walk starts. But the best was still to come... During the night listening to Moreporks talking to each other, Kiwi screeching out in the valleys it was so peaceful, way better then staying somewhere where all you can hear is the ocean crashing. 5am comes around, no alarm clock was needed as the forest was alive. It was just so stunning to hear Bellbirds, Tuis, Robins, and Fantails, it really blew me away. To just listen to the wildlife was the best. The photos and sunset I got at Jordale rock was
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awesome but this was one of those moments where you really take a step back and say “yes nature is just so beautiful”. It was like silence, no words needed to be spoken. If humans can just stop and listen, this sound can only tell you that nature is what we should all love, for it is so kind and looks after itself. To sum up Paparoa National Park, I have to say if you want to get away, go there! There’s plenty of accommodation nearby, lots of walking tracks, and lots of ocean rock outcrops to visit and photograph. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much there is to see if you think past what everyone else photographs... Look a little deeper and you will find secret spots. I’m always looking for places less photographed, but everyone else keeps going to the same spot so let’s put this challenge out there - Go and find something unique, something new... Nothing is impossible to achieve if you are willing to try.
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Back to Basics Part 2 An Introduction to Aperture
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n this issue we explore how the different aperture settings affect the picture you are taking and how to utilise it. These are basic guidelines since all images are subjective and all photographers have their own style and ideas.
SHOOTING IN APERTURE PRIORITY MODE The camera is your tool, and will perform any task you ask, provided you have given it the instructions it needs to do this. To be able to tell your camera what you want it to do means you need to understand yourself, what any given subject requires. This comes with experience, and digital cameras give you the facility to take a shot, review the shot and then adjust the settings to make corrections immediately. In Aperture Priority mode you set the aperture whilst the camera decides the best shutter speed to suit your selected aperture in the current lighting conditions. Mastering aperture priority mode is a great stepping stone as you come off of Auto and make your journey into fully manual. As to the subjects, Aperture Priority is usually associated with portraiture, architecture, landscapes and pretty much anything that does not move. The critical thing here is the focus, and so the shutter speed is not necessarily important, depending on available light. The f stop numbers can be a bit difficult to grasp at first because the smaller the number, the larger the aperture, i.e. f2 is a wide aperture, where as f16 is much smaller. It can be confusing to the uninitiated reader as it seems the wrong way around! Use smaller apertures (i.e. f16) to give all round focus for landscapes and architecture. Use larger apertures (i.e. f4.5) to accentuate the subject and blur the background for portraiture and close up objects such as flowers.
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UNDERSTANDING DEPTH OF FIELD ( DOF )
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To put this simply, DoF is how much of the picture is in focus from the foreground to the background. You control this with the aperture. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field, the larger the aperture the less depth of field. For example, in landscape photography if you have objects close in the foreground and want the whole scene in focus you would use an aperture of f16 or greater to render everything you see in focus. In close up photography, (not macro) a smaller aperture of say, f2.8 to f5.6 would only give sharp focus to the main subject, throwing the background into soft focus. For example purposes, I have taken 3 photographs of a bougainvillea in bloom and have cropped them. They are taken at f4, f8, and f16. In the picture at f4, the blooms are in sharp focus while even the close foliage is cast into soft focus. At f8, the blooms are sharp, as is a lot of the surrounding foliage. At f16, the blooms and the surrounding foliage are all in focus. This example is to illustrate the effect the aperture has on the picture. This is not macro photography, rather a pseudo, the lens set at maximum focal length, (in this case 300mm) and taken at the lens closest focus distance, in this instance that is 1.5 metres.
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So, if you apply this to medium focal lengths for say portraits, you can have the subject in absolute focus, while the extraneous, often distracting, background is rendered blurred and indistinct. In landscape photography you can exploit the DoF. Auto focus cameras focus at infinity for landscapes, unless you tell them to do otherwise. When using small apertures, they have latitude for incorrect focusing, especially over shorter distances. Photographs are inherently sharper at smaller apertures, but that compromises exposure control. Because of the small apertures normally associated with landscapes, it is thought that you have as much DoF as possible. To a certain extent, that is true. But when using such small apertures, you can extend the sharpness of the foreground by focusing on a point midway to your object and the rest of the photograph will still be succinct. This is a fairly simple explanation of Depth of Field, but the more you experiment, the better your chance of achieving the picture you want.
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TESTING YOUR LENS As I developed my photography, pardon the pun, I relied heavily on gaining knowledge from articles in magazines and books. (The internet not existing back in my day!) One article in particular always stayed in my mind. Whilst talking about aperture priority, it stated that although you would choose the aperture you wished to make the shot, you should consider at which aperture your particular lens will render the sharpest results.
View the 3 photos on your computer, making sure you’re zoomed in at 100% and you should be able to see a marked difference. Move the photo so you can see all the key elements. Which photo looks the sharpest to you? Make a note of the aperture you used and you now have a good starting point. Apply this ‘3 picture’ method to any shots requiring critical focus and you’re sure to nail the shot!
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
The rule of thumb is that F8 is regarded as fairly optimal, but this test should reveal some interesting results nonetheless.
No matter where you are or what you’re shooting, be it a landscape or your pet, take the time to play around with your aperture settings.
Take the same shot 3 times changing only the aperture each time i.e. one at F7.1, one at F8 and one at F9. You’ll then compare to see which is sharpest. Do this for each lens you have.
On that note, I wish you all very good luck, and very many successes.
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PORTFOLIO Best readers' submissions this month
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MERCURY MERGING F/1.8, 1/250s, ISO250 In this image I wanted to portray isolation and buoyancy in a place far removed. Slowly being drawn from one liquid into another - merging with the liquid metal of mercury creating a warped vision.
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ANGEL F/1.8, 1/200s, ISO 800 This is an underwater shot merged with other images. I wanted to create an ethereal image of an angel floating in heaven, a place where the world is forgotten.
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THE WEB F/8, 1/250s, ISO80 In life we are bound to the reality of our world. This image shows an entangled web confining us to the commitments of one's life, while searching for imagination and creativity.
Gail Stent
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OCEANOMARE F/5.6, 1/4000, ISO200 In “Oceanomare�, I tried to search the borders of the sea, borders which do not exist, or even better, are always moving and changing. The contrast between the rigid and precise square format and and the blurred area, which leaves a very small section on focus, highlights that unique moment which is already over. The work is dedicated to that kind of amazing feeling that I, who was born in an island, Sicily, feel anytime I face the sea.
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GODLEY HEAD WALKWAY F/11, 1/160s, ISO200 Images taken on the walkway at Godley Head on the north side of Lyttelton Harbour
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BLUE LAKE IN SNOW F/11, 1/100s, ISO200 A clear crisp morning and a beautiful view of the Blue Lake St Bathans, the old historic goldmining town. The lake was formed by miners sluicing away a hill looking for gold in earlier times.
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A SOULFUL RETREAT F/5.6, 1/50s, ISO200 One man practicing kindness in the wilderness is worth all the temples this world pulls. Jack Kerouac
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NOW IT FEELS LIKE … I THINK I WAS THERE F/4.8, 1/50s, ISO500
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BLACK CAT ON STONE STEPS F/5.6, 1/125s, ISO200
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DOUBLE RAINBOW F/16, 1/80s, ISO200
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ROSES F/6.4. 1/1700s, ISO400 Parnell Rose Gardens. Happened to capture this bee heading towards the flowers.
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SHARING A MOMENT F/5.2, 1/3200s, ISO800 Capturing an intimate moment. Went to shoot the sunset but caught the last of the sun on these two.
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SUNRISE AT LAKE MANGAMAHOE
Early start in Taranaki, the sky was clear so I headed for the lake. Great spot for reflection on a still day.
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CORNWALLIS WHARF F/16, 1/2 s Grey day at Cornwallis suited a monochrome rendering to an image of the water and the wharf.
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GUY NOIR F/10, 1/320s A daily visitor we've named Guy Noir as his tones are much darker than the normal pheasants.
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JAMA MASJID This is an image of the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid.
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KAYAKING IN MILFORD SOUND
Sea kayaking in Milford Sound. A magnificent waterfall drops straight into the ocean.
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A SWOLLEN RIVER
River swollen after recent rainfall in Kahurangi National Park.
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IZAKAYA F/1.8, 1/40s, ISO640 Izakaya or drinking beer with the locals in a traditional Japanese equivalent of a pub. These places cater for small community of people who are regular there and know each other. They have earned each others trust and are close enough to share their stories of everyday life, listen to daily shenanigans, and discuss politics, but keep their personal life in private. The flag means that the Izakaya is working. If they remove the flag it means that the pub is rented for the night.
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NO PLAN B F/16, 6/1s, ISO100 The Paris UN Climate Conference represents an historic opportunity to put the world on course to meet the climate change challenge. The world needs a new model of growth that is safe, durable and beneficial to all. COP21 seeks to deliver a clear pathway with short and long term milestones, and a system to help us measure and increase progress over time until we get the job done. The Paris Agreement is not only possible, it is necessary and urgent. Thats why there is "No Plan B"
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WINTER DREAM F/4, 1/60s, ISO1000 My award winning photo in Sony World Photography Awards in Open Travel Category in 2015 . This image was taken at the ski resort of Borovets in March. As I started my photographic journey I decided to go somewhere I haven't been before and my University gave me this opportunity to travel with them for the Winter University games. I was amazed by the nature and atmosphere. The last day of our trip I decided to make a final picture before we leave.The view from my hotel room was the right place. I was lucky with the weather too - a silent cold night, with mist and snow. Because of the late hour the tracks were almost empty. I used the flash to capture the snow.
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LOOK AND THINK BEFORE OPENING THE SHUTTER. THE HEART AND MIND ARE THE TRUE LENS OF THE CAMERA. Yousuf Kairsh
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