Wanting to add something a little “fun” to my photography arsenal, I found an advertisement for a “Joby” tripod in a magazine.  I thought that I could surely get some use out of a small tripod like that, namely due to the ability to wrap the legs around fencing, chairs, and the like.  Strolling into […]

“Angel” | Nikon D80 + Sigma 105mm | Prints | How-To behind the fold…

With new employment, I have been fortunate enough to venture into product photography.  Armed with new equipment, a lack of knowledge about what the heck I am doing, and the desire to improve on company resources, I jumped into the deep end of the pool.  Well, maybe closer to the shallow end.  Here are my […]

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Photo of the .40 cal ammo carried by a police officer | Prints

Thanks to a wonderful new career path, I was fortunate enough to have my company purchase a macro lens which I am able to use with my new D80.  They bought a Sigma 105mm 1:2.8 DG Macro lens and 58mm UV Hoya filter.  Taking it for a test run was interesting, getting used to both […]