This week for class, we worked on postcards. I decided to head over to Bonnet Springs Park right here in Lakeland — bright and early at 9 a.m. (Okay, that’s my version of early. Some people had probably already finished a workout by then.)
Originally, I wanted to use photos from a car show I went to, but none of them really had the right symmetry or mood. Plus, I needed 6–10 solid shots, and after looking through them, I realized I didn’t have enough to make it work. So, after the show ended, I ran over to Bonnet Springs — a park I’ve been to probably a thousand times — because at least I knew what I wanted to photograph.
That said, I think that overconfidence was my biggest mistake. Since I thought I already knew what I wanted, I didn’t take as many photos as I should have. Once I started editing, I kept thinking, “Dang, I wish I had shot that from a different angle,” or “This would’ve been perfect if I had just backed up a bit.” Lesson learned — you can never be too overzealous when it comes to taking photos.
Another thing I noticed was how harsh the lighting was. Even after adjusting in Lightroom, the exposure was tough to manage. Next time, I might try shooting a little later in the day when the lighting is softer.
Overall, though, it was a fun project — I learned a lot about being more intentional (and also less confident) with my shots.
The Post Card
Hi Caitland. This is Yvette from Vettes View. (student of Digital Imaging Editing class) These classes are awesome. I also did my postcards on a spring. Yours really show the activities to do there at Bonnet Springs. Lithia doesn't have as many things to do so I just used my son and grandson as the fun part of mine. Thanks for sharing.
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