Photography is more than just pointing and shooting—it’s about capturing the world in a way that tells a story or evokes emotion. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shooter, there’s always something new to learn. From choosing the right gear and mastering light to nailing composition and post-processing, these tips will help refine your skills and make your photos stand out. Dive in and explore practical advice to take your photography to the next level!
The Voigtländer Nokton lenses are highly regarded for their ability to produce stunningly beautiful bokeh, characterized by smooth, creamy out-of-focus areas and gentle transitions that lend images a distinctive, dreamy quality (here the 28mm). In side-by-side comparisons, the Nokton lenses often rival or even surpass the bokeh rendering of their Leica equivalents, which are widely…
Full crop of a full moon shot on the R5. Nice !
Using the EF 100-400mm lens with a 1.4x extender and an RF adapter on your Canon EOS R6 is a powerhouse setup for lunar photography. This combination enhances your ability to capture detailed, high-quality images of the moon, even in the varying light conditions of late afternoon and early night. Why This Setup is Ideal…
When I point my macro lens towards tiny street flowers, it feels like stepping into a hidden world filled with incredible details and unexpected beauty. At first glance, these flowers might seem small and ordinary, blending into the urban environment of cracks in sidewalks, forgotten corners, or the edges of busy streets. But through the…
Ueno Zoo in Tokyo is home to black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus), small, burrowing rodents native to North America. These social animals are known for their intricate underground colonies, called “towns,” and their distinctive vocalizations that resemble a dog’s bark. While not currently endangered, prairie dogs play a crucial role in their native ecosystems. Ueno Zoo’s…
Little walk for lunch in the neighborhood with my macro lens. Lovely tiny little flowers everywhere. Springtime has come in Tokyo!
Pointing a macro lens on small little flowers often reveals interesting details.
When the sun hits the glass of the lens directly, colors are subdued, contrasts drops and flares appear. The resulting atmosphere just looks nice for some subjects, like this temple I think.
Trying the macro lens on non-macro subjects.
Walking around with a macro lens is a totally new experience for me. The tiniest flowers growing in a crack in the pavement suddenly becomes beautiful. It changes how you see things.
Yes the RF 50mm f/1.2L is big, heavy, and not cheap but no other lens can be that sharp wide open at f1.2 !