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Flowers and a Manual Nikon 55mm AI-s Macro Lens
This weekend, I updated my Weekly Series, adding a landing page for easier navigation. Today’s Macro Monday showcases some of the first images I’ve taken with the old manual focus Nikon 55mm AI-s macro lens. It is a well built inexpensive macro lens to add to your photography.
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How to Use Focus Stacking for Macro Photography
Last year, I finally gave in and tried out the focus shift (or focus stacking, whichever term you prefer) on my Nikon Z8 to see if it made much of a difference. Turns out, it does—but it also adds a lot more work to the final image. At the time, I only created a couple…
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Winter Mushroom Photo Walk
During the holiday season, I took time to explore the woods for mushroom photography, despite the winter’s limitations and ongoing drought. Surprisingly, I found two tiny mushrooms and some colorful leaves. The best photo features a nickel-to-quarter-sized mushroom, shot with a macro lens. More images can be viewed on Flickr.
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Macro Photography Gear and Portfolio Updates
Over the past two years, I developed new portfolio collections, finally launching a Macro Portfolio on my website. Although it currently features older work, I aim to expand it in 2024. With new macro gear, I plan to focus on refining my photography, particularly macro and nature images.
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Capturing Last Faded Fall Colors
The frost has eliminated most fall colors in the yard, though some hardy marigolds remain vibrant. Living in colder climates is challenging, with temperatures dropping to 55°. Recent weather was unpredictable, including a tornado followed by freezing conditions. The author appreciates the muted pastel tones of the remaining colors.
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The Best Cameras for Different Photography Skill Levels
Several top cameras are anticipated for 2023, including Canon EOS R10 for beginners, Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 for enthusiasts, Sony A7 IV for intermediates, and Nikon Z9 for professionals. These models cater to different skill levels, enhancing photography experiences for both hobbyists and career photographers alike.
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Update on Photo Project 365 From June 2012 :: P365.me
It’s the first part of July and I finally got around to updating my June Project 365 Photos (read about my Project 365 here). I am up to day 215, as of June 30th, which makes me 58.74% of the way through this project. Sometimes it feels like I’m taking the same photo every day,…
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Transit of Venus In Front of the Sun :: Photos
Yesterday about 5pm, the Venus Transit across the Sun began. There were so many articles and photos posted from yesterday’s transit, but I think this from National Geographic summed it up the best. Transits happen when a planet crosses between Earth and the sun. Only Mercury and Venus, which are closer to the sun than…
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Update on Photo Project 365 From May 2012 :: P365.me
May is over and June is here. Hard to believe. I’m still working on my Project 365 for 2012, and so far, I haven’t missed a single day since November 29th (the day I started because that’s when my year starts). I am constantly amazed by this project. I have wanted to complete it for…
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iPhone Pic of a Nikon D7000 Shot of an Auburn TD
We just scored a TD… #GolfClap #wareagle #aday (Taken with Instagram at Jordan-Hare Stadium) (Source: http://instagr.am/p/JafVCnM1om/)
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