Weekend Photoblogging---Christmas
Haven't done a good photoblog in awhile---several follow as I've finally had time to clean out my CompactFlash card.
Since becoming Catholic, the lighting of the Advent candles has become a household tradition:
One of WordGirl's Christmas gifts was a set of Venetian candle holders:
We have a lovely light-up globe in the study which sits across from the Christmas tree:
Caesar approves:
WordGirl picks some disturbing stocking holders:
WordGirl received a music box with some dancers a couple of Christmases back:
Wouldn't be Christmas without Christmas trees and ornaments, would it?
Since becoming Catholic, the lighting of the Advent candles has become a household tradition:
One of WordGirl's Christmas gifts was a set of Venetian candle holders:
We have a lovely light-up globe in the study which sits across from the Christmas tree:
Caesar approves:
WordGirl picks some disturbing stocking holders:
WordGirl received a music box with some dancers a couple of Christmases back:
Wouldn't be Christmas without Christmas trees and ornaments, would it?
Labels: Photoblogging
posted by Teflon at 12:15 PM
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3 Comments:
What well done pics you've taken!
I'm looking into getting a digital SLR .... what kind of camera/lens do you use?
Thanks, Martin.
I use a Canon EOS 20D. The camera itself is quite excellent, although in general I think Nikon's image processor still has the edge. Canon lenses remain the best, however, and ultimately the lens is more significant in producing a great photo in my opinion.
Since lenses often cost as much as the camera body, you'll want to do your homework on these.
My kit includes:
1 70-300mm image-stabilized telephoto zoom lens
1 18-55mm walkaround lens
1 24-75mm wide angle lens
1 60mm macro lens
I recommend ultimately having at least one lens of each type, probably procured in walkaround, wide angle, telephoto, and macro order.
Image-stabilized lenses are a necessity for the telephoto (a little jitter really impacts the final image at 300mm, even on a tripod) and optional for the others in my view. If I had it to do over again I would have gone IS on everything; it makes a huge difference in handheld and lowlight conditions.
The Perfect Picture School of Photography (http://ppsop.com)offers excellent online courses (you get assignments, upload your pics, and get critiques from instructors and fellow students) at a reasonable price. I've taken several, and they've really helped me get more out of my camera and lenses.
Thank you for that help.
I've been looking at the new Nikon D300 with a Nikor 18-200 zoom lens to start with. I figured that lens would cover alot of bases and give me some flexibility. That's what on my wish list for now.
I have a two week backpacking trip with my son this coming summer and it'll give me some time to read, practice and it figure out. That Perfect Picture School sounds ideal!
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