| It’s one of those photos, which I’ve referred to in earlier posts, that is a detailed shot that will always make you remember something in your own unique way, rather than the traditional postcard shot. This was just one particular shot taken during a wonderful afternoon.
Something I’ve learned from photojournalism that I have carried over to art photography is to always look the other way. Don’t just shoot the first photo you see, because chances are that’s the photo that everyone else sees too. Whether you are covering a vehicle accident, fire, music festival, family gathering, birthday party, or just out shooting the fall colors always look behind you, below you, and above you.
Often when I’m shooting something the best shot is the one where I turned around after getting the main photo and got a reaction from somebody or, as in this photo, I looked above to the light source that was illuminating the rich underwater life and color. When I get to the photo location for an editorial shot I always look around the area for lighting, potential hazards, and opportunities.
In this particular photo I positioned myself in a unique spot and waited for the shot. It was a shot that succeeded because I looked around my environment and saw an opportunity. It took several attempts to get the framing and exposure that I wanted, but was worth the wait.
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