Photography
Related: About this forumVisited the arboretum today to take my newest lens out for a walk.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/alfredo_tomato/albums/72157718940444886?fbclid=IwAR3uwf_BCXEsSy1__XqqVseMIKj8vQMlbQpKywBGamdDZQOymPtozkrGDuo
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)alfredo
(60,077 posts)MLAA
(17,335 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,719 posts)I love them all, but the second one is particularly special.
It has layers and bokeh, and I love it.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)I've been shooting with manual lenses. That forces me to take my time.
This lens was only $69 new.
George McGovern
(5,420 posts)I'm with Peggy, love the middle photo! What is your new lens? Looks like a very good one!
alfredo
(60,077 posts)You can get great images from an under $100 lens. This is the one I was using. It's a 35mm but is actually a 70mm on MFT bodies.
I also have a Laowa 17mm that exceeded my expectation. It was over $100, but still gives great bang fur the buck.
Using a manual lens will change how you shoot. Hopefully it is quality over quantity.
George McGovern
(5,420 posts)I have not shot manually in a long time. "Spoiled" by autofocus. But I recall how using manual focus means having to slow down to take a picture. Unlike autofocus, perfect manual focus takes a little longer to achieve. Shooting for quality over quantity.
You do a wonderful job with your inexpensive lenses. I'll have to try taking my Olympus out of Aperture Priority and setting it for Manual and see what happens. Thanks!
alfredo
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I shot just black and white one spring. I learned a lot.
Grey5
(67 posts)really nice.
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,439 posts)Thanks for sharing photos. Paz.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)My late brother in law was a master gardener there. They have a plaque and a Kentucky Coffee tree placed as a memorial to him. You see the garden vista, I see Tom.
RestoreAmerica2020
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.. expression where what we excel in, passionate about becomes art [as is your photography.]
What a wonderful gift your brother in lawleft to the planet y his familia! My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Take care y paz.
alfredo
(60,077 posts)kind and gentle man.
birdographer
(1,342 posts)And very inspiring--I am planning a trip to a nearby arboretum next month. Not my usual photography subject but I want to see what I can do with what's there. I hope I come close to yours!
alfredo
(60,077 posts)The crowds haven't descended on this place yet, they are awaiting the 70's.
birdographer
(1,342 posts)but it does seem like a safe place to go!
alfredo
(60,077 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,091 posts)alfredo
(60,077 posts)JudyM
(29,280 posts)alfredo
(60,077 posts)Much of the credit goes to my models. They held firm in the breeze.