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Photo Samples
On the Ropes
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
f/8
shutter 1/200
ISO 100
260mm lens
Canon 430EX II Flash Unit Fired
The fill flash technique makes the subject "pop" out of the bright background. This conveys a sense of happiness and, along with the low angle of the camera, shows a conquering climber.
Sparkling!
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
f/8
shutter 1 second
ISO 100
21mm lens
The slow shutter speed shows the trail of the sparkler as it goes around in a circle. This conveys a sense of motion.
Quiet Contemplation
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
f/1.4
shutter 1/40
ISO 6400
50mm lens
The f-stop is wide open to allow the flickering firelight to illuminate the faces of two people as they sit and roast hotdogs. The warm colors convey serenity and calmness.
Future Farmer
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
f/3.5
shutter 1/100
ISO 100
18mm lens
Canon 430EX II Flash Unit Fired
The wide angle lens shows the tractor and the context of the event. The context shows that this is a typical small-town festival, where farming is a way of life.
Ducks in a Row
Canon EOS 80D
f/4
shutter 1/160
ISO 1600
105mm lens
The color of the ducks contrasts with the green water to make the mallard pop out as the center of attention.
On the Perch
Canon EOS 80D
f/6.3
shutter 1/800
ISO 1600
105mm lens
The color of the ducks contrasts with the green water to make the mallard pop out as the center of attention.
Flying Home
Canon EOS 80D
f/11
shutter 1/800
ISO 200
600mm lens
The silhouetted geese create a sense of movement as they fly through the sky.
End of the Day
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
f/5
shutter 1/200
ISO 100
50mm lens
The sunset is vivid with warm colors and reflects on the waves as they roll in.
Clouds like Mountains
Canon EOS 80D
f/11
shutter 1/800
ISO 16000
105mm lens
The high ISO value gives the clouds and sunset a grainy feel - like rain coming down on mountains of clouds.
Fireworks!
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
f/2.2
shutter 1/60
ISO 6400
50mm lens
The slower shutter speed captures the bright fireworks as they explode and streak across the sky.
Serene
Canon EOS 80D
f/5
shutter 1/200
ISO 100
84mm lens
The shallow depth of field focuses the scene on the sign itself, delivering a poignant message
Moonset
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
f/2.5
shutter 5 seconds
ISO 3200
50mm lens
The moon peeks out from behind the clouds in this long exposure shot.
Eclipse
Canon EOS 80D
f/40
shutter 1/60
ISO 6400
200mm lens
One of a series of burst captures, this image was taken at the exact moment of the eclipse.
Moon Sliver
Canon EOS 80D
f/6.3
shutter 1/200
ISO 800
600mm lens
The texture of the moon is obvious in this fast-falloff picture of a partially eclipsed moon.
Full Moon
Canon EOS 80D
f/6.3
shutter 1/800
ISO 1600
105mm lens
The contrast of the brightness of the moon and the dark sky behind it make the moon stand out. The attached shadows of the craters creates the texture of the surface as well.
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