Portraiture

While hanging out at The Richmond Arms I popped off a few flashless shots of my friend Owen Finn.

The first one with the 20mm 1.8

The second with the 50mm 1.4

The 50mm is still the best lens I’ve got for this type of thing and I am super happy with it. It’s is so sharp and bright I always come back to it.

I love the potential of shots using a wide angle, though. That is why I have begun to investigate the new Sigma 30mm 1.4 as possible addition to the collection. From what I have read, it’s as sharp as the 50mm I am using now.

It’s around $400 so it’s far more affordable and in reach than the Sony SAL-135F18Z 135mm f/1.8 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T that I have been lusting after which runs $1400, give or take.

Addition to the collection

It’s getting harder and harder to find things to add to Cynthia’s giraffe collection. The scroll last year was proving VERY hard to top.

As we were driving through the parking lot of the grocery store we spotted a cool stuffed giraffe in the window of the Hallmark store. Unfortunately, they were closed as it was early Sunday morning.

So I went back later when they opened and bought it. Cynthia has named him Gulliver.

Williams Tower – Twilight

I was compelled to detour from my set route last night to see if I could capture a shot of the Williams Tower at twilight. I’ve been compelled before, but resisted.

In my mind this shot seems to capture a rather Gotham-esque view of this particular edifice.

Shot handheld using the Sigma 20mm 1.8

As always, the bigger size is the better view if you can afford the extra mouse click.

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