Macro Photography: Flash Vs. No Flash
As you may have noticed, I’ve been experimenting with macro photography a lot lately. Thus far, I’ve been simply attempting to get some nice shots. I’ve staged some things, spritzed water on some...
View ArticleMacro Photography – Up-Close Pictures Of Weeping Crabapple Flowers and Buds
My first two shoots didn’t go as well as expected. You can view them here and here. The camera shake, coupled with the breeze of the morning, threw me for a loop. I was disappointed and almost called...
View ArticleSMDV Remote Shutter Release Cable
In a previous post, I mentioned that I was going to be buying a remote shutter release for my Canon T3i digital SLR camera. Well, I’ve received the gadget, so I’m going to post a few photos of it. But...
View ArticleAmazonBasics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories
I had to do it. I didn’t think I would need to so fast, but it just needed to be done. Purchase a new camera bag that is. Back when I originally purchased my Canon T3i, I also picked up the “2400 SLR...
View ArticleLighting Effects For Macro Photography
I’ve recently been having issues regarding light. Light during photography that is. In my recent post entitled “Close-Up Photographs Of a Dragonfly,” I was forced to use a flashlight because my built...
View ArticleSigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
For some time now, I’ve been interested in getting a nice telephoto camera lens to handle some of my further away than typical photography. I made a purchase a few days ago and decided to buy the...
View ArticlePlaying With Shutter Speed and ISO For Night Photography
I went out to stand on the front walk this evening, just to see if the snow was still melting. It wasn’t. All the slush that was on the ground this afternoon had turned to ice. I am thinking that...
View ArticleThe Buds Are Budding
If there was ever a day that was considered perfect, I’d say this is the day. It’s about 70 degrees out there right now. The sun is shining and there’s no humidity. Actually, I can’t find anything to...
View ArticleThis Week’s Random Pictures
I was just sitting here when I noticed that Laura’s camera was right next to me. It was already plugged into my USB port, so all I had to do was turn it on to see what she’s been taking pictures of....
View ArticlePlaying With the Big Lens
Right after I took a few pictures of the baby birds, I went ahead and continued taking some shots of random things around the yard. There isn’t anything jumping out at me today that wants its picture...
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