Miss Judy

Here is a Lensbaby Sweet 22 image of a P-51 Mustang located at the Yanks air museum in Chino, California.  I acquired this lens when Lensbaby first offered it at a substantial discount. The lens exhibits a small area of sharp focus surrounded by well-rendered blur. I am still exploring the optimal usage of this lens. I recently discovered that the lens can be tilted to relocate the sweet spot within the captured area. 

Back to Mac

Over the past two years, I have been seeking a macro lens with an extended focal length but have been unable to find one at a reasonable price. Consequently, I have purchased two high-quality telephoto lenses to use as alternatives. While these lenses have performed satisfactorily, I decided to utilize my dedicated 100mm macro lens on this day at Chicano Park in San Diego to photograph a hood ornament.

My macro lens, dating back to the mid-1980s, not only exhibits exceptional sharpness but also possesses the remarkable ability to render out-of-focus areas in an aesthetically pleasing manner. As I commenced composing the shot, I noticed the vibrant and intricate background. My extensive experience has taught me that this frequently yields favorable outcomes. I took approximately eight exposures and selected the most suitable one to post today.

To expedite capturing images, I typically do not employ a tripod for my macro shots, even when I am capturing those images in low light conditions. Instead, I enable Auto ISO, allowing the camera to automatically adjust shutter speed as necessary to preserve sharpness and avoid motion blur. This is accomplished by adjusting the camera sensor’s sensitivity. While this approach may result in a grainy image, Adobe Lightroom’s AI-driven denoising technology enables me to obtain a perfectly clean image without compromising the image’s details.

Achieving the optimal outcome—an ideal situation indeed!

Lens Flare

Lens Flare, originally uploaded by big_pixel_pusher.

Where did I put my lens hood?