Moods of Autumn Photo Shoot
I decided to bring my new Canon 5D MkII out for a test photo shoot the other weekend, with some encouraging results in the autumn light. I used the 24-105mm which normally comes as part of the kit. It was basically a nice stroll along the canal just outside our apartment in Rodley – I even got some tips from bypassers, but no good tips this time unfortunately.
The leaves hadn’t all turned yellow yet, but I did still capture some nice autumn photos, including some nice fresh and dried out plants/flowers and some swans. Hopefully these photos will start bringing out the moods of autumn and I’ll try to get some more whilst the leaves are still on the trees.
Swans in Rodley, not far from our apartment. There's another swan behind and they're both having a nice autumn clean (although arguably swans spend much of their time on self grooming). 105mm, Aperture: F4.0, Shutter: 1/250s, ISO: 100
I managed to get a nice bokeh with this flower photo, and you can see the water dripping off the petal... nice! 105mm, Aperture: F6.3, Shutter: 1/100s, ISO: 200
I captured this little furry bee as he was trying to collect whatever was left of pollen before all the flowers die for the winter season. you can see it's so old that its hair has gone grey, just like with humans (or it could be pollen, who knows!). 105mm, Aperture: F8.0, Shutter: 1/100s, ISO: 320
Just like the bee, these plants are growing old and are enjoying the last of the sun before the frost comes and kills them off completely (arguably these plants are already dead). 105mm, Aperture: F14, Shutter: 1/160s, ISO: 100
As you can see from the last photo it was a great day to take pictures outside our apartment in Rodley, along the canal. If you like these photos you should also check out the other photos from this photo shoot
Cheap Canon 24-105mm F4 L IS USM at Camera World
I’ve finally ordered the standard zoom lens I’ve been waiting to get my hands on – the Canon 24-105mm F4 L IS USM! I’ve usually seen it for between £650-£750 so decided I had to make a move when I found it for £600 at www.cameraworld.co.uk.
The 24-105mm represent the missing link in my camera gear and will replace the below par 18-55 kit lens, which I haven’t used since it was the only lens in my arsenal. The new lens will be essential for our Borneo trip in January where we’ll be going on jungle photo safari, trying to capture monkeys, elephants and other wildlife. I’ll make sure I post the best shots on the blog and am also planning to make a photo book documenting the journey.
Canon EF 24-105 mm F4.0 L IS USM - Source: www.cameraworld.co.uk
Besides the decent zoom range, great reviews and excellent L glass, one of the deciding factors making me choose this lens as supposed to the Canon 24-70mm F2.8 L USM, which is in a similar price range, is the weight. The 24-70mm weighs a whooping 960g (that’s almost a kilo!), so whilst still being heavy, the 24-105mm feels like a featherweight in comparison with its 670g weight. It’s much easier to carry around, especially if you’re going trekking in a jungle in Borneo – what if we have to run from an elephant running wild for example?! I’ll make sure I review the lens when I’m back from the trip.
