Italy, Venice – Then & Now – Part 3
Riccordo di Venezia - the book is about the size of a large postcard This is Part 3 in our Venice "Then & Now" series of photos. To see Part 1, which explains more about this project visit - https://www.widescenes.com/italy-venice-then-now-part-1/ This image was...
read moreItaly, Venice – Then & Now – Part 2
Riccordo di Venezia - the book is about the size of a large postcard This is Part 2 in our Venice "Then & Now" series of photos. To see Part 1, which explains more about this project click on the following link -...
read moreItaly, Venice – Then & Now – Part 1
Riccordo di Venezia - the book is about the size of a large postcard Some years ago we were fossicking through a small bookshop in the suburb that we live in. The owner specialises in old books and we spent quite a few hours there. We were about to leave with a...
read moreFirst Impressions: GOBE Filters + Discount Code
Although we use the NiSi square filter system (if buying in Australia) for our landscape images we have always used the round screw-in filters for our everyday use - notably the Hoya brand. Filters usually last a long time if they are well looked after and we haven't...
read moreReview – Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 & Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Macro 1:1 Di VC USD
As Travel Photographers we really have never had the opportunity or the need to shoot Macro images. However, since starting our Meetup group we have met many photography enthusiasts that were interested in this genre. We were fortunate to have been given the...
read moreReview – WD My Passport Wireless
We've been using passport hard drives during our travels since converting to digital from film in 2005. We always carry at least 2 passport drives and keep a copy of all images taken on each of them. These are used daily when travelling. We then each carry one of...
read moreFilters – The Polarizer
The CPL (Circular Polarizer) is an essential filter for anyone that that shoots landscapes or travel. Over the years we have worked a lot in the Pacific Islands and this filter practical lives on the lenses. It is great for images where you want to darken skies giving...
read moreSteel Wool Light Painting
A while back we had the opportunity to photograph some Steel Wool Light Painting here in Sydney, Australia. Below are some of the images that were captured during the evening. If you ever get the opportunity to do this then you should give it a go. These are very easy...
read moreLong Exposures – Using 9 & 10 stop ND Filters
The Neutral Density filter is a very handy filter to have in your camera bag. Although it doesn't get used that often in our Travel Photography it certainly should be near the top of your list of "must have" creative filters. So, what is an ND 2.7 & ND 3.0 Neutral...
read morePeak Design – Shell
We love the Peak Design products. As Travel Photographers we are always looking for products that work well in all conditions. In the past, we have used weather-sealed DSLR cameras which at times have been drenched and have still performed well so we really haven't...
read moreReview – Miggo Agua 65 Stormproof Torso Camera Bag
As Travel Photographers we don't always have the opportunity to shoot in ideal weather conditions. So having a camera bag that is weatherproof, durable and practical is important to us. Sometimes we only want a small bag for local travel and work and other times we...
read moreFirst Impressions – Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens
Anhui Changgeng Optics Technology Co., Ltd (Venus Optics) was established in 2013 and have their headquarters in China. Quite frankly, up until early this year (2017), we had never even heard of this company nor the name Laowa and not sure how it eluded us :-). Over...
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