Friday, September 16, 2022

A new lens. What is Focal length. Then some Shisha Dogs, Cats, and a Deathstar under construction

With the start of my third week of the photography class I went and picked up a professional quality lens because I aim to make photography my secondary hobby after PC Gaming. This camera gives me motivation to leave the apartment and explore the city after being stuck inside for the last 2 years because of COVID. But with my work schedule and course workload I'm looking at only night time and my only day off is Tue which is usually spent getting ahead o. My English and Business class. Looking ahead I am going to try and post every Thu or Fri.

I had to pick up a new lens for my camera specializing in close up ultrawide.


Meet the Sony 35mm 1.4 G Master this lens is primarily for portraits and landscape photos with some up close shots sprinkled in. I plan on getting a telephoto lens after mastering this one. When I say 35mm, 50mm, 85mm I am referring to the focal length of the camera


Now back to the photos I remember almost a decade ago when I landed in Okinawa, Japan I was greeted by the stone dogs always seen in pairs guarding entrances. I am glad to see they are used in other cultures. Although I am not sure if the Japanese or Chinese came up with the idea first. 
Never too old to have fun




I used to work at the Four Queens as security from 2017-201 fun times seeing the inner workings of an old casino.

I really like how the colors came out on this shot
After getting the new lens I had to redo an eariler shot and I can say it came out better.








I really need to just take one entire day off and just go out and take photos.

21 comments:

  1. Photography as a second hobby after PC gaming, cool hobbies :-)

    This on top of a full-time job and full load of college courses, you must be using up all 7 days a week and 24 hours in a day!

    Very cool photos, especially the one with all colors reflected in the water with In-N-Out Burgers in the back. Looking forward to seeing more ^_^

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  2. Las Vegas gives you some great shots. Capturing people and places. Fantastic.

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  3. Amazing photos Kevin. I remember seeing the man in the tiny box a while back. He is so nimble and flexible.

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  4. Your photography looks amazing. You have a true talent.

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  5. Again, as always breathtaking and amazing photography. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. I really like the water pictures. Those are my favorite, maybe cause I use to be surrounded by water and living in vegas there is not that much here. Keep up the good work

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  7. Your camera is so professional that every time I look at your pictures, it seems that I am watching a photography exhibition.

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  8. I really like the shots of where you focus on the water spouts and the reflection of the lights on the water.

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  9. How many hours a week do you dedicate to going outside and taking photos? The night shots are amazing because the background looks completely blacked out and the lighting from the buildings makes for a striking photo.

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    1. With my schedule and my lack of will to get out of bed until 30 minutes before work It will literally be night shots unless I go out on my one day off Tuesday.

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  10. I love your professional camera and the pictures you took. Definitely, this class requires time to go out and take a breath after a hard week with a s lot of assignments, I enjoy take pictures too for my photography class.

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  11. Definitely intrigued by the way you captured the MSG Sphere during its construction. Looking forward to seeing some day time shots sometime soon!

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  12. Your pictures always look great. Keep it up.

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  13. Pc gaming? Photography? Ever think about combining the two. In game cameras exist and just picturing the ability that you have to get these shots... I would love to see the in game camera you would be able to develop.

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  15. Your photography is always the best to look at! The Vegas scene is alive!

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  16. Your pictures remind me of how lucky we are to live in a place festive as Vegas!

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  17. These pictures have so much to say. Amazing job at catching the life and excitement.

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  18. The hobby of photography does appears enjoyable. Those pictures perfectly depict the Strip's beauty.

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  19. You seem to be very passionate about photography and you take some very good pictures. I know you said this is a hobby of yours, but with this picture quality, I bet you could turn it into a very profitable one.

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