ice alaska
Mar 25, 2012 22:51:21 #
iosa
Loc: Fairbanks, AK
This year I tried something new with photographing ice sculptures. The problem, always, is getting the lines to stand out. This year, I rented a Canon 50mm f/1.2 from a local shop to see if a super shallow DOF could get the job done. Some yes, some no.
Here's a couple shots at the winner from the multi block category at Ice Alaska 2012. On the first two shots, I used the f/1.2. On that last shot, I brought the f-stop up to f/7.1
Here's a couple shots at the winner from the multi block category at Ice Alaska 2012. On the first two shots, I used the f/1.2. On that last shot, I brought the f-stop up to f/7.1
prickly fellow
monster from the night
face-off
Mar 25, 2012 23:10:23 #
Wow to 2 things. Those sculptures are something else. Your photos are very good. I can't wait to see what else that you post since by now you bought that lens. Lol.
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Mar 29, 2012 01:10:35 #
iosa
Loc: Fairbanks, AK
Thanks, all. That lens is wicked hard to use (at least, when it's open all the way: I suspect it gets easier when you crank down on the aperture). I pretty much had to tripod mount it to get any decent shots.
I'd love to buy one, but at the price, it's probably a long ways off.
I'd love to buy one, but at the price, it's probably a long ways off.
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