This candle was on an old table in an old viking village in Denmark. I do like the mood that the photo expresses through the reflection of the candle flame on the table and the light the flame gives off. Making the surroundings a little darker in Lightroom draws your attention directly to the flame. Only after seeing the flame do you try to dissect the contents of the room, or at least of what can be seen.
Some may be reminded a little of Belle and the Beast.
Photo was taken with a Nikon SLR and, despite not showing in the picture, the room was packed with people. Had to make several attempts to photograph this without bystanders in the picture.
The camera was simply placed on the table to guide the viewer to the main subject through the lines in the table.
Graduated as a professional photographer at CVOScala after taking five years of evening courses + portfolio year. I am mostly outdoors with my Nikon cameras. Focus is on landscape, buildings and sports... Read more…