Tag Archives: Photography

Looking up…

Sunday morning spent looking up…
Easy, relaxing shots. My kind of yoga exercise…slowly getting into my daily routine!
A 50 mm lens changes everything, style and prospettive, getting farther away from the subject and giving the opportunity of using empty space, to draw the viewer attention through the composition.

Beautiful things…

An embrace of texture & shapes.

So I went back to find this, rather than what I was expecting…

I used a 105 mm and 50 mm lenses, shooting with narrow depth of field, natural light, at 250 ISO and no tripod. Decay fascinates me, it’s definitely one of my favourite subjects.

 

All about light!

The more I photograph, the more I realize my pictures are all about light. So, when I manage to get the same lighting I use in the studio in an outdoor location, with natural light, then I feel as if I’ve just received the best gift.
In this shot the lighting is just perfect. Unfortunately, when I got home I realized that the picture was blurred. So tomorrow I ‘m going back to shoot with a tripodi the same picture. Finger crossed…

…A beautiful day!

Work in Progress!

 

I’ve finally got in the studio to work on a new project. It’s a work in progress, but I had this idea in my head for a while now, so I had to try it out. Plastic is quite challenging to photograph, as it’s not a beautiful subject and you’ll end up with plenty of riflections to deal with…But I love challenges and hate pollution…so I had to give it a try!

How are you?

How are you? I just wanted to say hello! It has been a while…I wanted to write something, but I didn’t quite know what to say. This is such a difficult time. We are all dealing with uncertanty and fear and at the same time, we are trying to get things done, while adapting to new realities.

In Italy, as you know, we have been in lockdown for some time. I’m currently teaching online. I had to learn how to do it quickly, just like many other teachers. I live in an apartment with my dog and two cute cats. I talk to my friends on video and with my lovely neighbour on my balcony :-).

I’ve decided to spend most of my time in lockdown to learn new skills. This is helpful, it keeps my mind occupied and relaxes me. Photography is also very helpful when I face hard times, so you’ll probably see me a bit more often on this blog, from now on, as I’m thinking to start a lockdown project.

I just hope that you are all well and safe.  If anyone needs to talk, I’ll be here. I’ll be available. Stay safe at home and use creativity in order to feel free.

Lots of love from Italy XX

Serena

 

Courgette Flower Composition (Black And White)

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Details 

Camera Nikon D 800

ISO 100

Aperture f/ 20

Shutter speed 1/250 s

Courgette Flower Composition

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Quite a productive day! 😉

Details 

Camera Nikon D 800

ISO 100

Aperture 1/60 s

Shutter speed f/ 14

Onion Flower On Dark Background

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Good morning! 🙂

Details 

Nikon D 800

ISO 100

Shutter speed 1/ 80 s

Aperture f/ 18