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Depth-of-field is more than Aperture

Depth-of-field is more than Aperture

by Stanley LearyJuly 30, 2014November 5, 2025

Egypt—Missionary Mike Edens (left) worked closely with Egyptian Baptist pastors to enhance their discipleship and pastoral ministries. These pastors—(left to right) Mikhail Shehata Ghaly and Anwar Dakdouk—took MasterLife discipleship training in Cyprus in 1984 Technically, Depth-of-Field—is…

Getting the moment in a portrait with the Nikon D4

Getting the moment in a portrait with the Nikon D4

by Stanley LearyJuly 28, 2014September 1, 2025

  Nikon D4, Sigma 70-200mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 500, ƒ/5, 1/640—Off-camera fill-flash using the Nikon SB-900 & SB800. The flash is on the Pocketwizard TT5 and triggered by the Mini TT1 on the Camera with the…

Protecting and help retain the value of lenses

Protecting and help retain the value of lenses

by Stanley LearyJuly 21, 2014September 1, 2025

Not long after I bought my first Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8, I invested in the LensCoat Neoprene Cover for the lens. On the most basic level, it prevents cosmetic blemishes on the surface of the lens and…

Photographers need repetition to grow

Photographers need repetition to grow

by Stanley LearyJuly 21, 2014September 1, 2025

 Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/7.1, 1/125, EV -1.7 My bird feeders are teaching me a great deal these days. Of course, the feeder doesn't change daily, but the light and the birds do. This…

When you travel with Super Stars you need off camera flash to make them look good

When you travel with Super Stars you need off camera flash to make them look good

by Stanley LearyJuly 9, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/250—Off camera fill-flash using the Nikon SB-900 & SB800.  The Flash is on the Pocketwizard TT5 and being triggered by the Mini TT1 on the Camera with the AC3…

The best photo is often the difference is as clear as Night and Day

The best photo is often the difference is as clear as Night and Day

by Stanley LearyJuly 8, 2014September 1, 2025

  Fuji X-E2, 55-200mm, ISO 400, ƒ/7.1, 1/600 [3 images stitched together in PhotoShop CS6] Handheld It is a Night and Day difference between these photos. Maybe we need to remember that saying next time…

Cosmic Bowling & Off Camera Flash

Cosmic Bowling & Off Camera Flash

by Stanley LearyJuly 7, 2014September 1, 2025

Panasonic DMC-TZ5. ISO 1600, ƒ/3.3, 1/30 Here is a photo I took of bowling with a point-and-shoot Panasonic DMC-TZ5. I love the camera, and it has a great Zeiss lens. ISO limit up to about…

Favorite 4th of July Photos

Favorite 4th of July Photos

by Stanley LearyJuly 4, 2014September 1, 2025

Nikon D100, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8, ISO 200, ƒ/8, 19 seconds [Emerald Isle, NC 2004] I just wanted to share a few of my 4th of July photos through the years. I hope you enjoy them…

You may need a new camera before a new lens

You may need a new camera before a new lens

by Stanley LearyJuly 3, 2014September 1, 2025

  Nikon D60 was announced in January 2008 You may have an excellent camera that isn’t all that old. For example, this Nikon D60 was a great camera in January 2008. It was a 10.2-megapixel…

Photojournalism is a great way to develop social skills

Photojournalism is a great way to develop social skills

by Stanley LearyJuly 1, 2014September 1, 2025

  photo by Jeff Raymond Being a visual storyteller requires you to capture a wide range of information and distill it down to the essential elements to capture an audience’s attention and inform them about…

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