Early 2008, bump into me anywhere and no doubt my pockets would be full. I’ve had an unhealthy gadget obsession since my early teens, my pockets would contain an iPod of some sort, mobile phone, Flip video camera, notebook, and a point-and-shoot camera. Late 2008 when I picked up an iPhone it made for light [...]
The Canon 135L
I’ve had the Canon 135 f/2L series lens in my possession for over two months now, and it has completely exceeded initial expectation – now sitting in the line as my favorite lens, ahead of the marvelous Canon 24-70 f/2.8L. Sharp wide open at f/2, super fast autofocus, a beautiful smooth depth of field at [...]
Shooting My First Wedding
It has been my goal for some time now to attend a wedding as the main photographer, a goal I completed over the weekend down in Christchurch, New Zealand – a two hour flight from home. Overall I found the whole process rather relaxed. My flight arrived in Christchurch the afternoon before the wedding, and [...]
Refreshing Photography
Last evening I arrived back in Auckland, New Zealand after spending twelve days in Australia on board the Pacific Star cruise liner, and three days in Sydney on the tail end. While holidaying has left me refreshed and energized, it also opened up many new photographic opportunities along the way – cruising was a perfect [...]
The 50mm Prime
Long have I been a subscriber to the theory that those new to the digital single lens reflex arena should start their lens collection with one, relatively inexpensive piece of glass, the f/1.8 variation of the 50mm prime, in either a Canon or Nikon mount, depending on the users choice of camera brand. As a [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Seventh
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. | This image was captured using these settings: f/2.8 [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Sixth
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. Feel free to leave any comments or constructive criticism [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Fifth
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. | This image was captured using these settings: f/1.4 [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Fourth
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. The Night Of Fire | This image was captured [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Third
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. Warm/Shadows | This image was captured [...]
Lustworthy: Canon’s New 200mm f/2 IS
I just read the news of Canon’s latest two super telephoto lenses, the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM and the EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM. Both lenses will be shown off by Canon at PhotoPlus Expo from October 18 to 20. I’ve been watching in the past few weeks as the old discontinued Canon EF [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty Second
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. Weave/Wave | This image was captured [...]
Desktop Friday: The Forty First
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. On another note regarding my Desktop [...]
Desktop Friday: The Fortieth
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. Grass Straws | This image above [...]
Review: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 Lens
Although relatively inexpensive, I’ve heard good words about Canon’s consumer 50mm prime lens for a long, long time. I’d been meaning to pick up one for myself since I bought my 350D 18 months back, and finally did just that last week on impulse. The lens I bought is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8. Widely [...]
Desktop Friday: The Thirty Ninth
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. Architecture Feel free to leave any [...]
Desktop Friday: The Thirty Eighth
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. City Living Feel free to leave [...]
Desktop Friday: The Thirty Seventh
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. Dramatic Highlights Feel free to leave [...]
Prime Lenses vs Zoom Lenses
Image credit: POTN forum member Sootyvrs. A contest which seems to be almost eternal is the photographers war on zoom vs. prime lenses. A few commonly asked questions are which is best, which should I use, which is the most affordable, and which will give me the best image quality? Sit tight and be prepared [...]
Desktop Friday: The Thirty Sixth
Each and every Friday I post a desktop wallpaper which I have taken personally on travels and outings with my Canon 350D. The wallpaper is sized at a resoultion of 2560×1600 pixels, big enough to be used on a 30 inch Apple Cinema Display, so no-one will miss out. Towering Above Feel free to leave [...]