SFS Contest Picture of the Day Week 56
Today was one of those days where nothing was rushed. I mean, the kind of day where you just wake up and feel like going out to create something simple. The weather over there where I went was so calm, not too sunny, and not dull either. Just cool enough for outdoor shots. The air felt fresh, and the whole place had that quiet feeling that made you feel like taking your time and not hurrying anything. We decided to take pictures around a green natural environment, which actually looks like a forest-like feeling.
It was one of those areas that is full of trees and leaves, and it, of course, has a natural green background that already looks good, even before you bring out a camera. From the moment we got there, I knew the background was going to do most of the work. Sometimes, natural nature already gives you what you need. You just need to position yourself well. She was standing in front of the green background, and I didn't want her to look stiff or over-posed. I took her to relax and move the way she felt comfortable. I like shots that feel free, not forced. She tried different poses and small movements, turning slightly and changing her hand position. She was shifting her weight from one leg to the other. Those little changes made each shot feel different. Before snapping anything, I walked around a bit, checking angles.
I wanted to see how the light was falling on her and the background. The sun wasn't too strong, which helped a lot. It was more like soft daylight, spreading evenly. I positioned myself at a slight angle, not directly facing her straight on. That angle helped bring out the art and made the background feel fuller. At some point, I lowered my camera a little bit, not too much, just to give her presence in a frame and still capture the greenery behind her. Then I moved closer to her for some shots and stepped back for others. I like switching things up so everything doesn't look like. the same pictures. The green leaves behind her added a calm and natural mood to the picture. I kept talking to her while shooting, just simple instructions, things like "turn small," "relax your shoulder," "look away for this one," and "hold that pose." I didn't want her to overthink it.
Once she got comfortable, everything started flowing naturally. That's when the best shots came out. The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. You could hear small sounds from nature and the calmness reflected in the pictures. No, it's like the... nothing felt rushed. I waited for the right moment before pressing the shutter. Patience really matters in photography. I took several shots, changing my angles little by little. Some were straight, some slightly tilted, some wider, some closer. Even with the same background, each picture told a very different story. That's what I love about photography. One location, many moods.