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Category Archives: Photography
Nikon 105mm Micro User Report
As I mentioned on Monday, I rented a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR Micro (macro) lens from LensRentals.com for a few days. I had never used a macro lens before so I did some research by reading reviews by Ken Rockwell … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged 105mm, droplets, flash, lens, macro, micro, new york, nikon, red, review, rosamond gifford, strawberry, syracuse, toy, tripod, water, zamboni, zoo
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The Old Reverse Lens Macro Trick
So, you want to try your hand at Macro Photography, do ya? Do have the money for a Macro lens? No? Well, never you mind, as I am going to tell you how to produce stunning macro images from your … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photography
Tagged 50mm, focusing rail, lens, macro, nifty fifty, nikon D700, reverse, ring
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Close Up Photography 101
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
Posted in Photography
Tagged canon, close up, extension tubes, lens, macro, nikon, raynox, reverse, zeikos
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Photo Scavenger Hunt
Karma on her When I Feel Like It Blog thought a Photo Scavenger Hunt would be fun to do and opened it up to her readers. I jumped right in. As I looked over the list, I knew I would … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged apple iphone, baldwinsville, bridge, clock, eyes, guitars, headline, heart, mailbox, musical instrument, new york, park bench, photo, red, scavenger hunt, shoes, stripes, truck
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White Balance Oops
A year ago I wrote a blog about Zeroing Out before using your camera each day or shoot. I have been doing much better since I published the post. Lately, I have been trying to get better photos by using … Continue reading
Posted in Photography
Tagged auto, custom, expodisc, incandescent, tungsten, white balance
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