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SCENE 1: CAMEL CARAVAN IN THE DESERT (SHADOWS)
EQUIPMENT USED
Canon EOS R5
Canon 24-70 F2.8 L IS USM
Canon 24-70 F2.8 L IS USM
SCENE SET UP
This is a reflection of a camel caravan on the desert rocks. The source of light was natural sunlight in the evening. The brightest parts of the image are the sunlit portions of the stony desert and the tops of the ridges, while the darkest parts are the shadows of the camels, which represent the caravan visually.
CAMERA SET UP
Set the Camera Mode to Manual
Set the focus length to 77mm
Set the shutter speed to 1/2500s
Set the aperture to F2.8
Set the ISO to 100
Set the focus length to 77mm
Set the shutter speed to 1/2500s
Set the aperture to F2.8
Set the ISO to 100
OBSERVATIONS & REFLECTIONS
I sought to play with shadows, making them central to the composition. The actual subjects are not visible, leaving a sense of mystery. The shadow of the camel caravan cast on the ground offers an alternative perspective to the story in a creative way. The elongated shadows during the golden hour light in this image will make a viewer feel like an invitation to ponder the journey's end or the closing of a day.
77mm, 1/2500s, f2.8, ISO 100
SCENE 2: CAMEL CARAVAN IN THE DESERT (CLOSE-UP)
EQUIPMENT USED
Canon EOS R5
Canon 24-70 F2.8 L IS USM
Canon 24-70 F2.8 L IS USM
SCENE SET UP
This is a close-up of a camel caravan and their riders walking along the desert. The source of light was natural sunlight in the evening. The highlights are in the distant mountains where the sunlight is strongest, and the darkest parts are the shadowed sides of the camels and riders. The contrasts here are sharper than in Scene 3.
CAMERA SET UP
Set the Camera Mode to Manual
Set the focus length to 70mm
Set the shutter speed to 1/640s
Set the aperture to F6.3
Set the ISO to 100
Set the focus length to 70mm
Set the shutter speed to 1/640s
Set the aperture to F6.3
Set the ISO to 100
OBSERVATIONS & REFLECTIONS
The image uses light to create contrast between the sky and the terrain. The camels and riders are mostly in shadow, set against a lighter background, which draws the viewer's focus towards the caravan moving through the vast landscape. With the clear and contrasting light, the image creates a feeling of adventure and exploration. The crispness and cooler hues of the light feel refreshing and invigorating.
70mm, 1/640s, f6.3, ISO 100
SCENE 3: CAMEL CARAVAN IN THE DESERT (WIDE ANGLE)
EQUIPMENT USED
Canon EOS R5
Canon 24-70 F2.8 L IS USM
Canon 24-70 F2.8 L IS USM
SCENE SET UP
This is a wide shot of a camel caravan and the riders walking along the desert. The source of light was natural sunlight in the evening. The brightest parts are the sky near the horizon, and the light reflected off the dust and sand, which provide the image's backdrop. The silhouetted camels and riders are the darkest parts, almost completely black due to the strong backlight.
CAMERA SET UP
Set the Camera Mode to Manual
Set the focus length to 135mm
Set the shutter speed to 1/320s
Set the aperture to F8
Set the ISO to 100
Set the focus length to 135mm
Set the shutter speed to 1/320s
Set the aperture to F8
Set the ISO to 100
OBSERVATIONS & REFLECTIONS
The sun's backlighting creates a hazy, ethereal atmosphere and silhouettes the camel caravan, emphasizing their outline against the brighter background. The layering of the hills in various shades of light and dark provides depth to the composition. The soft, diffused light of the image instils a sense of tranquillity and timelessness. It feels like a quiet, early morning journey with the soft light invoking a peaceful emotion.
