First off, I am a little older than 50. But I think the blog title is right on because I date myself from the age of attainment of social awareness. I do have some earlier memories but these are just fragments. There are things I truly remember and that have…
A shot of the keyboards on the organ at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. Shot on my last visit to Washington DC. It was a dreary and cold December day. There is nothing like the cold and damp in the national swamp to put a chill in your bones…
Perspective, 1) n, A view or vista, 2) n, A mental view or outlook As I look back on the years I see things with a clarity that didn't exist at the time I experienced things. I don't think that is anything deep or original; but it is true. I…
Sunset on Lake Winnebago gives a beautiful range of colors. The Eastern shore of the Lake has about the best sunset views in my part of Wisconsin - the Fox Valley. Here we see a wonderful young couple enjoying each other and the sunset for their engagement pictures. So let's…
Somewhere in Florida, probably on the Keys, I shot this picture of some mushrooms and moss. The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 is not really a macro lens. But if you stop it down a a bit it will deliver a pretty good sharpness. This was shot at f/4 and maybe…
Low light ability is the hallmark of a great 50mm lens. This shoot was done with my Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L lens. Shot with 3 strobes - softbox in front and gelled to each side. The smoke was from a propane fogger with mineral oil. Taken just after sunset…
Andromeda at 50mm. So for the most part not many people recommend a 50mm lens for astrophotography. it is not wide enough for dramatic night sky pictures and not telephoto enough for seeing wonders too small for the naked eye. So here is a 50mm picture taken with the Canon…
A photoshoot before the storm arrived. I met DeAnna (Instagram) in Neenah to produce a set of photos for an upcoming photo class. We did both aperture and focal length series showing the differences at different settings. Above is the photo from 50mm focal length. The shot is low distortion…
A close portrait with a 50mm lens can be interesting... 50mm is typically not a recommended focal length for a close up portrait, but why? It all has to do with perspective. Perspective can best be imagined by thinking about the angle light has to travel from your subject to…