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Why I prefer Nikon D5 over Fuji X-E2

Why I prefer Nikon D5 over Fuji X-E2

by Stanley LearyNovember 30, 2016January 23, 2026

Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 25600, ƒ/4, 1/100 First of all, before you jump the gun, a $6,500 camera should be better than a $1,500 one. It is more…

London taught me that creating an EXPERIENCE is important in business

London taught me that creating an EXPERIENCE is important in business

by Stanley LearyNovember 28, 2016September 1, 2025

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.5, 1/220 Your product is part of why people will do business with you in business. Now, if your product is on par with the rest of the…

More photos from London with the Fuji X-E2

More photos from London with the Fuji X-E2

by Stanley LearyNovember 24, 2016September 1, 2025

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 400, ƒ/4, 1/400 We have been having lots of fun in England this week. Morning full English breakfast at The Orangery at Kensington Palace. My daughter enjoyed her tea.…

Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour London with Fuji X-E2

Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio Tour London with Fuji X-E2

by Stanley LearyNovember 23, 2016September 1, 2025

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/4.5, 1/100 Too look like my wife and daughter are going through Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Crossing train station a person holds the scarf and then lets…

More sights of London with my Fuji X-E2

More sights of London with my Fuji X-E2

by Stanley LearyNovember 22, 2016September 1, 2025

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 1250, ƒ/5.6, 1/100 I enjoyed seeing the sights in London. But unfortunately, some of the views were just reflections on the sidewalk of the Coke sign in Piccadilly Square…

The Fuji X-E2 is the perfect travel photography camera

The Fuji X-E2 is the perfect travel photography camera

by Stanley LearyNovember 20, 2016September 1, 2025

Fujifilm X-E2, FUJINON XF 18-55mm, ISO 6400, ƒ/8, 1/75 Traveling to London, England on a vacation I decided to go very light with my gear. To get photos like this of my family as we…

How to use flash and not get a black background

How to use flash and not get a black background

by Stanley LearyNovember 15, 2016September 1, 2025

  Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 10000, ƒ/5.6, 1/10 – Nikon SB-900 One of the most challenging things for many beginners in photography involves shooting in a very dark…

Wedding Tip Is As Close As Your Smartphone

Wedding Tip Is As Close As Your Smartphone

by Stanley LearyNovember 14, 2016September 1, 2025

Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 220, ƒ/8, 1/100 I just got back last night from the west coast. I enjoyed shooting a friend's wedding and meeting all of his…

No Longer Available–Now What?

No Longer Available–Now What?

by Stanley LearyNovember 9, 2016September 1, 2025

Our ice maker stopped working a few weeks ago. I first replaced the ice tray inside the refrigerator. While it worked after the repair, the water wasn’t flowing to it to make the ice. Above…

I Want MORE Civility, So I Don’t Unfriend More People.

I Want MORE Civility, So I Don’t Unfriend More People.

by Stanley LearyNovember 7, 2016September 1, 2025

Sports might be the last area of civility I see today in our society. Stephen L. Carter, the acclaimed author of The Culture of Disbelief, proves that manners matter to America's future. He says, “Civility represents the sum…

Celebrating Life Through A Funeral

Celebrating Life Through A Funeral

by Stanley LearyNovember 4, 2016September 1, 2025

Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 1/100 Today I was honored to be able to photograph the funeral of a firefighter who served our community for more than…

I propose a “My Town Thursday” rather than just a “Throw Back Thursday.”

I propose a “My Town Thursday” rather than just a “Throw Back Thursday.”

by Stanley LearyNovember 3, 2016August 13, 2026

In 1987 I drove up from Richmond, Virginia, to Rock Port, Maine, to attend a photography workshop. I was able to stop along the way and take some fun tourist photos of the country. This…

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