2025

Using a older camera the Fuji X-E1 As photographers, we collect or buy multiple cameras over time. We sell our older cameras or leave them on the shelf to gather dust. Lately, I’ve noticed that photographers on YouTube are increasingly returning to their older cameras. Often out of nostalgia, but also to go back to a “simple or easier” camera with fewer settings, so you can focus more on taking pictures. These cameras are often simpler and have fewer settings. ...

Montly assignment: trip to Westbroekpark in the Hague Our monthly asssigment of our local photoclu was a trip to Westbroekpark in the Hague / Scheveningen. The Westbroekpark is situated in Scheveningen and surrounded by water. This park is also well-know for his Rosarium, a beautiful flowerbed with many varieties of roses. This is park also used for events and festivals. There is also a nice restaurant with good coffee. The weather was sunny and warm, but the roses were not in bloom because it was too early in the season. I found it challenging to take a few decent photos. These photos are not award-winning, but good enough to show at our photo club.. Couple of Canadian Geese Beautifull pond with reflection with nice spring colors. Beautifull flower in bright sunlight, Darmera peltata (Dutch: Schildblad) THe first and the thrid photo are made with a 105mm macro lenses, the second one with a 24-70mm/ F2.8 lenss

Montly assignment: Still Life Our monthly asssigment of our local photoclub was create a still-life. The next photo you see, how the setup was of this photo. The natural light was coming from the left of the kitchen window. On the far left side, I put a white ordner, that was laying arround. I need something to block the main light to my backgroud, otherwise the the light from the foreground and backgroudn was to equal. I wanted that my subject was separated by a darker the background. ...