Name: Henrik Spranz
Picture title: The Couple
Nationality: German
Occupation: Software developer

Henrik:
‘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:
Canon EOS 5D Mk III
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro
ISO 100
f/3.2
1/250sec
Accessories: Berlebach mini tripod, flashlight, diffuser
Post processing: Basic adjustments in Lightroom and Photoshop

Website: spranz.org
Instagram: henrik_spranz
Facebook: henrik.spranz
Twitter: fotomat_at