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Danie Bester wrote a new post
The Nifty Fifty Lens – A Photographer’s Best Friend on a BudgetBuying the right camera equipment can be an overwhelming experience, especially when you’re trying to find that perfect lens that won’t break the bank but will significantly elevate your shots. […]
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Thanks Danie. On the back of this article, I decided to get both the 35 and 50mm F2 fuji lenses and used them at an informal evening work function which I volunteered to take photos of. I ended up using both, the 50 in the afternoon and then just stuck with the 35 for the rest of the evening and was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out, especially in the low light conditions. I still have a lot to learn, but I enjoyed the experience and it open my eyes and mind to the benefits of sticking to a single focal length.
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Luke Brouwers posted in the group Travel and Landscape Photography
Luke Brouwers “The Flow” New Zealand 2022
CANON90D, 0.4sec@glen-fouche/18, ISO100. 10mm(10-20mm)Sigma, CPL used. Two images time blended and edited in Photoshop. Shutter speed of one image was 1/25 sec for the leaves etc and the 2nd shutter speed was .4 sec and this was for the water.
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Anina Rademan posted in the group Travel and Landscape Photography
SOLITUDE, MOUNT CAMDEBOO, SNOW MOUNTAINS 2023
ISO200, 71mm, F/10, 1/100 sec, Nikon Z6II, 50-250 lens
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Luke Brouwers posted in the group Travel and Landscape Photography
Luke Brouwers “The Path” New Zealand 2014
CANON600D 1/100 sec@f/16 ISO100 10mm(10-20mm) Sigma Wide Angle
“Always remember that the reason that you initially started working, was that there was something inside yourself, that you felt that if you could manifest it in some way, you would understand more about yourself and how you coexist with the…Read More -
Luke Brouwers posted in the group Black and White Photography
Luke Brouwers “Come Fly With Me” Cape Town 2023
CANON 90D, 1/500sec@f/5.6 ISO100 105mm(EF24-105mm) I took this image of the para-gliders launching from Signal hill. It was blue skies but fortunately some of the para-gliders would pass his cloud. Converted to B&W and edited in Lightroom and Photoshop
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Rosalie Rothner posted in the group Food Photography
Oats and Blueberries
Going out of my comfort zone and playing around with dark and moody for a change. It was really interesting how much work I had to do to cut down the light, especially for the background, to get the feeling I was going for.
f4.0, 2 sec, ISO 100
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Rosalie, congratulations on a job well done. The way you’ve manipulated depth is commendable, with the blueberries leading the viewer’s eye from the foreground to the background seamlessly. The composition is well-balanced, focusing on the three primary elements: the bowl at the forefront, the blueberries to the left, and…Read More
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Sharon Cunningham posted in the group Travel and Landscape Photography
Czech Republic, Český Krumlov, Reflections
Nikon D7000, Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 12mm, 1/30sec, f/5.0, ISO 280, Handheld#TravelPhotography
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Sharon, your photo caught my attention—I had to do a double-take to realise that the buildings were reflecting in the water. The colours, distortion, and repetitive elements captured in the reflection create a captivating visual experience. Congratulations on earning a weekly photo award! -
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Sharon Cunningham posted in the group Travel and Landscape Photography
Silk Island Cambodia, Homeward Bound
Nikon D7000, Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 20mm, 1/800sec, f/8.0, ISO 100, Handheld-
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The scene you’ve captured is wonderful, yet the narrative at the bottom is overshadowed by the magnificent sky above. To bring more focus to your story, I recommend a 16×9 cinematic crop and reduce some of the sky to place greater emphasis on the story unfolding below. Once fixed, please repost for consideration for a Photo Award.
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Sharon Cunningham posted in the group Travel and Landscape Photography
Cambodia, Lady with Bike
Nikon D7000, Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 17mm, 1/125sec, f/8.0, ISO 100, Handheld#TravelPhotography
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Excellent travel portrait, Sharon. Initially, I thought reducing some sky, similar to your other post, would highlight your subject more. However, upon a closer look, the converging cloud lines superbly lead the eye towards the centre, enhancing the composition. You might consider adding an extremely subtle vignette to…Read More
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Thanks for this insight full article. I know how much you love working with the nifty-fifty and encourage students not to shy away from it.