During my 2 months in Saint John, I managed to make it out to Halifax. Here are some pictures from my trip… I only spent a day and a half in Halifax, so I didn’t get to do too much – I definitely look forward to going back (to Halifax) for a longer visit at some point in my life – what a great city! And Peggy’s Cove – Amazing.
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Trip to Halifax – Photos
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Photos Around Saint John #1
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Trip to Banff & Lake Louise
Saturday, March 21st, 2009Victor Castro was in town this past week so we took him to see Banff and Lake Louise! Here are some pictures from our trip!
Calgary Sunset
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009On the way home from work, we had one of those amazing Calgary sunsets. The sky was orange, pink, dark and lit, all at the same time. As soon as I got home, I grabbed my gear and ran to the park to try and catch the sunset before it was too late.
50mm f/1.8 Sample Shots
Friday, January 9th, 2009So a couple of days ago, I decided to go out and buy something to suppress my want for the $$ equipment on my wish list.
The cheapest thing I could find that would entertain me just long enough was the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. When I say cheap, I mean disposable cheap. However, this lens packs a lot of punch for what you pay!
With such a large aperture and, subsequently, a shallow depth of field it makes for some very interesting shots. The large aperture also allows you to take more hand-held photos in lower light situations. Also, a 50mm on my 1.6 crop body camera would equate to 80mm – a great focal length for portrait photography! (more…)
Reflecting Cheaper Light [Updated]
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009After doing some research today regarding different brands of collapsible light reflectors, I learned the following:
- These things are much cheaper in the US
- You can pay a lot more based on the brand, for what seems like the same thing
- And finally, that you can get them at a fraction of the cost from eBay
I just placed an order on eBay for a 43″/5 in 1 Collapsible Light Reflecting Disc for a whopping $24, shipping included! The same type of contraption form my local camera store was selling for $169!
I’ll update this post once I receive the reflector and test it out!
[Update 2009/01/26] I received the reflector about a week or so ago, however I haven’t really had a chance to test it out. Check back for some pictures and overall thoughts regarding quality etc…
~Rabee
Exposure Calculator
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008A great little tool I have been using during my “Great Glass Debate“.
http://www.robert-barrett.com/photo/exposure_calculator.html
The Great Glass Debate – Part 1
Monday, December 29th, 2008As part of my ambition towards becoming a better photographer, upgrading my equipment became imminent. After getting (placing on my Christmas list) “The Digital Photography Book“, by Scott Kelby, and talking to a few people, I quickly realized that upgrading my “Glass” (Lenses) and investing in, and using, a half decent tripod will help get me to the next level. (more…)
