THE SAME COMPOSITION, SAME LOCATION, REPEATEDLY
January 26, 2023 Tips Shooting the same composition, in the same location, repeatedly. Shooting the same location or even nearly the same composition, many
Well, some yes, but many are not. This is one of them.
This picture has been in the making for more than a year. Although the knowledge we have acquired in photography led us to take it in 5 tries, what went behind this photo is what makes it that special.
We had to find the right person for it, step forward Nafez Tawk. Lebanese snowboarding champion and an adventurer that represented Lebanon in hiking activities in Himalaya, Japan & Europe was the volunteer to get on the kayak and stand in cold and wet conditions while we took it
Timing and location were essential, and after studying several locations, we decided that Ayoun Orgosh would be the ideal spot. June 25 was the desiganted date since we were all free the next day and it would also be a “New Moon”
Preparation took several hours between finding the ideal spot, frame and composition that were best for this picture. Getting the Kayak to stay still in the water, was no easy task, and thanks to Nafez and his ingenuity he managed to fix this issue after getting himself wet.
You might ask but why the Sherwel (Traditional Lebanese Clothes). This represent the idea behind this photo, that Lebanese, regardless of where they are from, be it the village or the city, they are hard workers that are ambitious and determined to reach their goals, and their belief is that they can reach for the stars….
Project Series: Highlighting the importance of preserving Lebanese nature.
Summer 2016, the project kicked off, aiming to raise awareness about destroying nature and its impact on nature and humans. The current lifestyle of individuals is tremendously destructive of our nature.
An ecological awareness must be raised, hoping action will be taken towards nature, ensuring a better future of our planet.
Taking part of this project and executing it my way: Taking photographs showing the beauty of our Lebanon and its gorgeous nature vs. how it is being destroyed. For that first photograph of this series, I wanted to include a local athlete.
The project started in 2016 and it will resume in 2019. This is the first photograph, another one will follow in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned.
Many thanks to the team who helped taking this photograph.
