Spring Through A New Lens

With the cold winter, I didn't get many pictures. I didn't do much photography after working on the wedding from last December. But after a while, I wanted to get my camera out & take photographs.

I had been researching on line about studio lighting: learning about different kinds & brands, comparing the benefits of kits or building my own studio lighting ensemble. I still hadn't answered the questions: do I really need studio lighting & if I did, what should I get?

Dwarf Iris
taken 17 March 2011 in my front yard (faces east), mid-afternoon.

One day, I decided to look at a lens I desired & found one in my price range! I know there are those who will only buy brand name lenses & I would agree. But it would be a long time before I could afford a brand name lens the size I wanted. But, I found a Tamron lens within my price range! And this is the lens I shot these photographs with.

Spring Snow on Leaf
taken 30 March 2011, in the woods behind our yard

I was blessed to get a Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens! It came with circular polarized, UV, & "warm" filters. Since the end of the lens is 77mm, I count the filters as an added bonus.

So, I have enjoyed taking a few photos with it. I have a lot to learn about using it. The depth of field has to be taken into account when using this lens, but I love that it lets in a lot of light, even when zoomed out. I am thankful to the Lord for providing.

Spring Snow covered Daffodil
taken 30 March 2011, in my "Reclamation Area" garden next to the woods

This past weekend, I was also blessed to get Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom 3. Now, to LEARN it! I have heard great reviews about it & hope it will help me with my work flow, editing & organization. I also have signed up for a home study course in photography. I cannot wait to start studying to improve the photos I take. I have always thought of photography as science AND art!

I am excited to get my camera out & take more photos, learn to use Lightroom & start my "classes" on photography! Blessings to you this day!

To view all 33 photos in my gallery "Spring Thru a New Lens" use this link:
http://drmrsy.smugmug.com/Photography/Spring-Thru-New-Lens/16355101_ttCw5