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The versatility of the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED

I was talking to a few photographers the other day and was asked what was my favorite lens to use in studio portraits sessions. I really wanted to say something cool like “My AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 IF-D is my best lens.”

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Nikon D700 - Exposure 1/200 - Aperture f/13.0 - Focal Length 70 mm - ISO 200

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Nikon D700 - Exposure 1/160 - Aperture f/20.0 - Focal Length 55 mm - ISO 200

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Nikon D700 - Exposure 1/250 - Aperture f/8.0 - Focal Length 24 mm - ISO Speed 200

But the truth is on my D700, I really appreciate the versatility of the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED in the studio.

What’s your favorite studio lens?

-- Weather When Posted --

  • Temperature: 59°F;
  • Humidity: 57%;
  • Heat Index: 59°F;
  • Wind Chill: 55°F;
  • Pressure: 29.76 in.;

Posted in Just a quick thought, My Photo; My Comment. | Also tagged 70mm, AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED, Aperture, D700, Focal Length, Iso 200, Nikkor 85mm, nikon, Photographers, RKD Photography, rkdauph, Sessions, Studio Portraits, Versatility 4 Comments

King Street Metro Station – Alexandria, VA

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While in VA on business for 2 days I decided to walk over to the metro station one evening. Boring stuff, but I was bored.

I had always hesitated taking photographs of strangers on the street. I’m not sure what I expected by way of reaction from people but the truth is no one really seemed to notice. People would watch me take pictures of others, but when they thought I might take their photograph, they ignored me.

People are funny.

-- Weather When Posted --

  • Temperature: 63°F;
  • Humidity: 29%;
  • Heat Index: 63°F;
  • Wind Chill: 62°F;
  • Pressure: 30.06 in.;

Posted in My Photo; My Comment., Places | Also tagged Alex, business, Flickr, Fun, Heir, King Street Metro, King Street Metro Station, one, People, Photo, Photograph, Photographer, Photographers, Photographs, Photos, Rig, Rkd, rkdauph, Stranger, street, Stuff, Tree, Walk 2 Comments

Cropping to change mood, attention or perspective

Want to completely change the mood, refocus attention or perspective within your photograph? Try cropping in tightly. Near 100% crop to highlight the gull here.

Truth be known, although it is the same gull as in the taking flight picture, I did not notice its presence until post processing.

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-- Weather When Posted --

  • Temperature: 43°F;
  • Humidity: 70%;
  • Heat Index: 43°F;
  • Wind Chill: 38°F;
  • Pressure: 30.22 in.;

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