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Maik Lipp
@maik_lipp
Best of the week 10 at #nomadict 2021
In a story I shared with Nomadict last year, I spoke about how photography entered my life while traveling together with my wife and since two years, with my little son. First with a small digital camera, later with a large DSLR and now with a system camera like a Sony a7III. Then, there was my passion for architecture. That’s where my photography became more professional because I dealt with light, shadows, settings and technical equipment. I was able to apply this knowledge during my travels as well and my photos got better.
"Taking pictures has gotten really fun ever since."
The winning photo was taken on a trip to Iceland. The waterfall is known as Skógafoss and is one of the largest waterfalls on the island. It was late in the afternoon and most of the crowds were already on their way back to the hotels. So, a few other photographers and I had the space to ourselves. I unpacked my drone and took this picture from the front to show off the strength of nature – that was the main goal. To do this, I concentrated on the water – Framed between the rocks. In my opinion, it is always very helpful not to just take a picture that you had in mind before, but to always change your perspective in order to look at the subject from different directions and to take photos that you had never thought about.
In post-production I put a clear focus on the main subject, the water. I have also adjusted the colors accordingly. In general when editing, I try to adapt the colors so that the focus remains on the main subject and is not distracted. To do this, I adjust the colors and desaturate them a little. With graduated filters, I adapt the lighting situation in order to give the subject even more attention. I work with Adobe Lightroom because my workflow is quick and easy here and I can make all the adjustments I want. Every now and then I retouch a few small things in Photoshop. I’d say the processing of my photos is rather unspectacular, but I try to work out the mood well. To be honest, I don’t have a precise goal of what my photos should convey. I am happy if my photos convey positive feelings, if there are many people who enjoy my photos, and if they have fun traveling and taking pictures themselves.
There is nothing more to say about this photo and that day in Iceland. It was a great day at an insane location at an incredibly picturesque island, so I will go back soon after the pandemic. I feel good at such spectacular places. It gives me a sense of freedom, adventure and contentment, which I try to immortalize through photography.
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