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Fallen angel

This Saturday I finally got all things planned up and managed to shoot an idea I had for a long time. The day started early as I went to pick up the big white angel wings,  had 2-3 morning coffee cups to sober up from the previous night and arrived at the block where we were supposed to shoot. I never thought that going to the roof will be such an adventure, going through all the stairs and finally climbing through a window to get on the roof itself. We went from extra clean to covered in dust and other strange “things” we picked on our way up.

Here is the first photo I converted from this series. More to come soon…

Canon 40D + 135mm f/2

I must say that I never expected Eli to go through with this, especially with the rain and the cold weather, but she managed to do it somehow, for what I am very grateful.

Hristina – urban

Canon 40D + 135mm f/2

Hidden seduction

Canon 40D + 135mm f/2

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L

Few days ago I got my Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L. Here are some pictures from this really amazing lens.

Here is next to the EF 135mm f/2 L. Expect pictures soon!

Joana: Just another day in the park

Canon 40D + EF 135mm f/2 L + cloudy day

Katrin: A bit more…

Model: Katrin, Canon 40D + EF 135mm f/2 L (available light only)

Katrin: A bit retro…

Model: Katrin, Canon 40D + EF 135mm f/2 L (available light only)

Vesela – Part 2

The first one is straight out of the camera, no Photoshop used except for the standard RAW to TIFF conversion, as for the second one I played a bit with the Black and White conversion tool in CS3 and although a harsh result, I personally like it, she still looks adorable. The third one is a more generally acceptable B/W conversion, a bit more lightened skin and hair.

Canon 40D + Canon EF 135mm f/2 L at f/5 1/400s + Silver Reflector

Vesela – Part 1

Today I was able to test the new lens in a few quick shots, the results were stunning, everything from the impressive bokeh up to the image sharpness from this lens even wide open. The Canon EF 135mm f/2 L is definitely worth the money.

The only problem with this lens, if I can call it a problem is that when shooting f/2 the DOF is very shallow and small movements can produce “out of focus” images, you can see on the next two images that I missed the focus by a 2-3cm, take a good look at the model’s face, it is a bit blurry.

Canon 40D + Canon EF 135mm f/2 L at f/2 + Silver Reflector (No Photoshop)

Canon EF 135mm f/2 L – finally here

Today I was very happy when I received a call from my photo store telling me that my Canon EF 135mm f/2 L is  waiting me to pick it up. I grabbed my bag, went to the store and took my “precious” home.

Here is it, the Canon EF 135mm f/2 L with the ET-78II Lens hood

And here is it next to the Canon EF 17-40mm F/4 L

I got it too late in the afternoon so I was unable to find any victim to try the new lens with. But I hope tomorrow I will be able to take some.