September 16, 2011

Never Thought I’d Be Buying Lenses

Well people. I have finally done it. After countless photographers made the recommendation, I have finally gone out and bought a 50 mm 1.8 lens. Let me just say – I love it. For those of you who are new to the photography scene, this specific lens is super duper cool. It allows you to get real close to your subject, and if you adjust the aperture you can blur most of the picture around what you want to focus on. You can always adjust the aperture when using a kit lens too, but those lenses are usually capable of very little aperture-wise, which means you wont have great results if you are trying to blur your background.  With the 50mm 1.8 you can easily blur both foreground and background!! This is a random shot I took last night while playing with the settings. I have done absolutely no editing to this picture. This is straight up raw dreaminess. Notice the lens flare in her skirt.

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Anyway here are some other photos I took of our lovely pets yesterday.

A little cuteness never hurt anyone!

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This little puppy’s name is Kostos. He is the size of a pony.

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And this is Koshka (Russian for kitty) but we call him Koshi.

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And this is Rajah Bear.

If you’re interested in learning to take better photos check out  this site. 

So helpful.

7 comments:

sara said...

the nifty fifty!
it's a great lens... and these are beautiful photos!!
xx

MellyB said...

I love, love my 50mm. My list of camera equipment I want grows daily. I would pretty much have to sell an organ or two to buy it all.

Mrs MacKenzie said...

photography is an expensive hobby! thank goodness this lens was cheap!

Kate said...

You dog is the cutest!
and YES the 50 is amazing! :)

In our sea of love

Wild Daisy said...

totally awesome!! This is the lens i asked my husband to get me for my birthday!! ;) so hopefully in just a few weeks i'll get to do some fun experimenting!! Love the pics!

Pieces of Luv

The Lewicutt's said...

My favorite lens that I use!

Tabitha said...

LOVE your doggie - so big but looks like a big softie.

I too am getting into photography and have asked for a 50-200mm lens for Christmas. It is definitely a fun but expensive hobby!