Monthly Archives: March 2011

View 168: Weekend with Macro

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Over the weekend I had the use of a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR macro lens which I rented from LensRentals.com. I will be writing up a review later this week but thought I would share a few teaser photos now. … Continue reading →

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Close Up Photography 101

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

As I indicated in the Assignment 12: Close Up Photography announcement, you do not have to have a macro lens to participate.  There are many ways to create close up photographs which does not require expensive equipment. On most Point … Continue reading →

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Macro Photographer

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

This shows a member of the Syracuse Photographer Association at SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry in one of the Illick Hall Greenhouses getting ready to photograph a flower.  Notice the use of a set of extension tubes before … Continue reading →

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Assignment 12: Close Up Photography

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

This month’s assignment is Close Up Photography.  Notice I did not use the word macro.  Close up photography is anything from a ratio of 1:4 down to 1:1 (where Macro starts).  I am looking for you to create Close Up … Continue reading →

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View 167: Another Lincoln

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Scott Thomas Photography

Last year I showed you a statue of Abraham Lincoln on the Syracuse University campus.  That statue depicted a deep thinking Lincoln. Next door to SU, another statue of Lincoln resides on the State University of New York College of … Continue reading →

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