“The Couple,” by Henrik Spranz
Spranz says: “Liverleaves are early bloomers and one of the first wildflowers I photograph every year. On this occasion (at the beginning of April) the sky was hazy, so I decided to photograph the liverleaves on a hilltop, set against the sky. I paired natural light with flashlight to achieve attractive bokeh, while still keeping the overall feel of the image soft and natural. I used a wide aperture (f/3.2) on a long macro lens (180mm) to increase this dreamy feel. Focusing in these conditions isn’t easy, but with the help of Live View and Manual Focus it’s manageable.”
Technical information:
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk III
Lens: Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/3.2
Shutter speed: 1/250sec
