I have been posting to this blog for over 13 years, each year reporting on accomplishments over the prior year and goals for the new year.

2024 is a little different. I’ve decided that this Blog will be my main photography communication vehicle. Content will be varied and in the spirit of my approach to photography as described on the "About" page of my website at www.jeffmarcowitz.photography 

Unlike the past, all content posted here in the blog will NOT also be on the website Project W pages. I intend to make the Project W pages more of a curated collection of work representing the “Best Of” images posted here on the Blog. With a subscription, you'll continue to receive an email (with content) whenever I post to the Project W Blog.

Thanks to all of you who have followed this photo blog for many years and welcome to any newcomers. My hope is that the images and stories are interesting and thought-provoking as I continue this creative journey. As always, comments, critiques and suggestions (here and the website) are welcome and appreciated as they often lead to new ideas and inspiration.

Thank You.
Jeff

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Damn, I Dropped It!!

Damn, I Dropped It!!
52Frames - Week 7 - Unexplored

I interpreted this prompt to explore a place I've never been rather than create an image that conveys not being explored.  To that end, I visited a forest preserve literally 2 miles from my home that I've driven & cycled by hundreds of times yet never previously entered.

Furthermore, in preparation for my Africa trip later this year, I wanted to further explore use of the 50-400mm lens.

For true "birders", I know this image is cheating due to the feeder, but it provided a good opportunity to play with settings and burst mode.  A couple of things I learned: 400mm is not long enough for birds (but I'm not buying another long lens) and 1/1000 sec is not fast enough for handheld (will try monopod + faster SS next time).

Sony A7IV @ f6.3 | 1/1000 | 400mm | ISO 2500
Tamron E 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 A067

Photographed 2/16/24
Posted by Jeff M at 3:51 PM
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