Camera Equipment,  clouds,  Fujifilm X-T3,  Fujifilm XF16-80mm f4.0,  haiku,  landscape,  natural areas,  Photography,  sunrises,  sunsets,  writing/reading

Remain a Student

January 4, 2021
December sunrise at Pineridge Natural Area -2020

arise in darkness
greet the morning sun
be present to silence

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It is becoming quite evident to me that I get the best colors when I shoot between f5.6 – 13.0 when using this Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f4.0 lens. I think that is pretty typical for most lenes. For some reason it is more noticeable on this lens or it could just be me and my thinking. And, shooting at f11 gives a much different starburst than at f16.0. I must always remain a student! 👍

Colors from last night’s sunset

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

2 Comments

  • Mark

    January 5, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    The lesson for life eh? Remain a student. Love both of these photos.

    Honestly, I don’t think I have really played around with the different sunburst effects vs. aperture myself. I just think sunburst = stop all the way down.

    • Monte Stevens

      January 5, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      Well, for me there is a big difference in starbursts depending on the aperture. Yes, I do wish to remain a student. Only way I can become as good a photo as you are, my friend! 😉