Hungary’s Balaton lake, the biggest lake in Central Europe has it’s own microclimate and it’s own atmosphere. In Hungary, being a land locked country, many of us grew up longing for the summer holiday at the lake, where everything was possible. Still now, it’s a paradise for kids and for photographers.
| Camera | Nikon D70 |
| Aperture | f/8 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 eV |
| Focal Length | 105mm (157mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/500 |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro |
Been three years since I’ve started this #photoblog, and while I was planning to post much more often at the time I started it than I actually did in these years, I didn’t lose my appetite and planning to maintain it for the next three years too. :) For this nice anniversary, here is a shot I’ve done last year the exact same time (around #Kingsday in #Amsterdam). It’s all about #spring and how this city maintains it’s green spaces regardless of the lack of sunshine it gets compared to southern cities. Still amazes me after all these years.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 |
| Exposure Bias | 0.0 eV |
| Focal Length | 35mm (52mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 35 f/1.8 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/800 |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro |
I don’t think there is a photographer that is not attracted to #abandoned places. Dusty corridors of once magnificent buildings full of life, factory halls closed from one day to another, industrial complexes and public buildings abandoned, they are all symbols of #urbandecay, something inspiring, something other than usual. #brussels
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/7.1 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.67 eV |
| Focal Length | 62mm (93mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 800 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/30s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro |
I've always wanted to try long exposure under daylight, to capture the clouds moving above a static landscape. For this you need overcast weather with relatively strong wind (otherwise the bastard clouds don't move...), as well as a neutral density (ND) filter, to darken the pupil of the lens, thus make you capable of shooting long exposure. At this shot at the Nieuwe Meer I had to hold the tripod with my hands to keep it steady, as the wind was so strong. I was in the south west of Amsterdam, close to Schiphol (the Airport) in a pretty remote area that is not visited in winter times other than locals and runners. Beautiful but harsh surroundings.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/22 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 eV |
| Focal Length | 28mm (42mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 25 s (with ND filter) |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6.3 |
This is how Christmas is approaching Amsterdam in 2013. Yes, I've shot this last year in the 9 streets but never have published it before. It was, just like now the time of the Light Festival and however there is nothing in relation to the festival on this photo, i was roaming around town in gloves to capture the pieces of the festival, so it still has some relation to it. I was always amazed by nature photographers being able to spend entire nights in the wilderness only to capture animals, with these walks i pay tribute to all the serious photographers who are willing to freeze their butts for the profession. :) Merry Christmas everyone, check out the blog during the break, I will have new stuff! #Amsterdamwinter #9straatjes #christmas #longexposure
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/13 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.33 eV |
| Focal Length | 14mm (21mm) |
| Lens | Sigma 10-20 mm f/4.0-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 10 s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6.3 |
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/5.3 |
| Exposure Bias | 0.00 eV |
| Focal Length | 18mm (27mm) |
| Lens | Sigma 10-20 mm f/4.0-5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Shutter Speed | 30s |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6 |
Elswout is a hidden treasure of Haarlem, the Netherlands. The park was founded in the 16th century, had several owners throughout history, it even served as a German military base during WWII. While it has a lot to offer to the tourist, the time I was there it was one of the warmest, sunniest days in the summer. While this is certainly good news if you want to walk the park, when it comes to photography, I don't like direct sunlight, unless the theme is the high contrast between light and shadow. It makes metering difficult, backgrounds are frequently over-exposed, details are difficult to emphasize and colors often disappear. I've selected this shot for the blog because it combines lights with shadows, has the right details and has a certain atmosphere of warmth and calmness, more typical of the fall than the summer.
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/8.0 |
| Exposure Bias | -0.67 eV |
| Focal Length | 80mm (120mm) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 |
| ISO | 400 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/1000 |
| Post Processing | ACDSee Pro 6 |
| Camera | Nikon D70s |
| Aperture | f/5.6 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Lens | 18-105 Nikkor |
| Post Processing | AcdSee Pro 5 |
| Camera | Nikon D70s |
| ISO | 400 |
| Aperture | f/4 |
| Lens | Sigma 10-20 |
| Post Processing | AcdSee Pro 5 |
| Camera | Nikon D90 |
| Aperture | f/5.0 |
| ISO | 250 |
| Lens | 18-200 Nikkor |
| Post Processing | AcdSee Pro 5 |