Ozstar

Hi Silentchild,

I use Canon so can not comment on the Nikor 50mm 1.8 but the Canon equivalent is cheap and crappy in my opinion.

For action shots I would be leaning towards a zoom lens (55-300mm or similar), depending on the price you want to spend will depend on the quality you can get.

If I was looking at getting a prime lens (like the 50mm) I would lean more towards 100mm lens.

As for shooting in Jpeg or Raw it will depend on if you have a good editing program as all RAW photos will require some editing. Using just Jpeg will allow you to upload photos straight from your camera without having to do anything to the photos, it also uses less room on your SD/CF card so you can take more photos.

Hope this has helped you :)

Leanne

WOW I am so amazed at everyone's amazing photos.

Sorry I haven't been on for a few weeks but my photography business is starting to take off and have been busy snapping away

16/52

17/52 re-enactment at Old Tailem Town

18/52 I was commissioned to take photos for our local Carpet Court store

19/52 My first Newborn shoot

Leanne

wow Kirislin that mist photo is really creepy, looks like a horror movie

Teekay beautiful shot, whenever I get back from chasing the sunrise/sunset I was think to myself that I should not do this alone but no one is every around or wants to come with me lol

A few more taken over the last few months.

sun reflecting off a window

Leanne

Tyhank you all.

WOW guys, I am loving all these fantastic photos.

Canetoad your photos are amazing and I really appreciate you sharing them :)

Possumcorner I love your view from your kitchen and that lightening photo is awesome.

Persephone great shots especially for a phone, mine always look yuk on the phone.

Leanne

I love taking photos of landscapes, sunrises and sunsets.

Here are a few from my campsite over the Easter weekend.

I would love to see yours :D

Leanne

a little ray of sunshine

storms a brewing

golden hour

last of the days light

Loving all the fantastic photos. There is so much talent on this page

My photos of the blood moon before the clouds took over :)

Hoping everyone had an awesome Easter.

Leanne

Happy Easter everyone

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter

Looking forward to seeing everyone's weekend photos.

12/52

13/52 My son in his motocross gear :)

Leanne

WOW loving all the photos, it is fantastic to see such diversity in what people photograph.

missed last week...sorry

week 10/52

cousin with her new horse Jelly at their first show together

week 11/52

gorgeous caramel Toy Poodle pup, loved photographing this little man :D

Leanne

week 9/52

quick visit to the wetlands to catch the late afternoon light only to have dark menacing clouds roll in as I get there

White Faced Heron

Rainbow Bee-eater, first time I have seen these guys :)

Leanne

Thank you Canetoad, Ranga and Teekay :D

Great waterfalls Teekay, wow so much more water this time. I am hoping to find some water falls this winter as I would love to have a go at long exposure with water falls, just have to try and find some :)

Leanne

Thank you all for the kind words on my sunrise photos.

Waking up early is becoming a habit lately (and not a wanted habit either), this weeks photo is another sunrise taken a couple days ago. I think this heat is driving me insane :laugh:

again putting up 2 photos taken 10 minutes apart, the sun rises so quickly.

8/52

Leanne

Helen - beautiful photos, especially love the first one, oh and Tilly.

Trifecta - it is amazing how calm everyone looks considering how much is going on at the races, great pic of the cat, something has certainly caught his/her eye.

Grumpette - awww cute valentine photos and great close ups of the bees.

Shewolf - what a gorgeous old girl, I especially like the second photo, great close up of Hubby.

Terri - wow Didi looks so huge from that angle, great shot.

Maddogdodge - Bubbles looks like she has certainly found her home and is very content, your rain photo almost looks like snow flurries, not that I have seen snow flurries lol, I love using Lightroom and how it can really bring a photo to life.

Ranga - interesting effect, the ground looks like it is potpourri covered in snow.

Teekay - love the wreck can't wait to see more photos, photographing a wreck is on my bucket list.

Denali - gorgeous family of ducks, I never realised how beautiful ducks where or how many species there are until I got into photography, also Deniki.

Tay - Love the light is this photo of Jess, gorgeous as ever.

Canetoad - what a great find on the side of the road, fantastic photos.

Leanne

Fantastic photos, you have captured his cheeky expressions beautifully.

Leanne

Loving all the great photos

Lisa Luka is stunning, love this shot.

Grumpette love your Rotts especially the group photo.

Denali great photo of the Kookaburra.

Terri great shots of Didi, I know your pain with black dogs

SheWolf I hope Dewey is better and home from the vets.

teekay great shot of Mya, love the vibrant colours in the background

trifecta great rainbow shot, love the colours of the trees in the middle

Anniek love the extremely relaxed greyhound :D

Tay amazing photos of Jess, she certainly doesn't look impressed with you in the second one :laugh:

Canetoad love the sunset photo

I hope I haven't missed anyone

Here is my week 7/52

I went to bed extremely early last night so of course was wide awake at 3amm, woke hubby up at 5am and made he come watch the sunrise with me (well really had him there as a bodyguard while I took photos as it was dark and scary. Couldn't decide between the 2 :D

5.30 am

6am showing colour now

Leanne

I am loving looking at everyone's photos

week 6/52

my eldest son

Leanne

WOW I am so far behind, sorry guys I will catch up now :)

week 3/52

shot a friends Hen's night

week 4/52

taken at the Japanese Garden in Adelaide

week 5/52

Kemiri taken at the Adelaide Zoo

Leanne

Yes the litter can be born anywhere.

Leanne

Love every ones week one photos

Beautiful week 2 shot Ranga :)

Adding my 2/52

taken yesterday as the storm clouds came over

Leanne

1/52

My friend and her daughter.

Leanne

I would love to join this year :D

Leanne

Thanks guys :)

I would those curls to, or any wave as I have dead straight hair :laugh:

She is an Exotic (same breed as Garfield), they are fantastic cats and so affectionate.

Leanne

My friends daughter was besotted with our cat, so I had to grab my camera :D

Leanne

Quote from the Adelaide Zoo

"It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Sumatran Orangutan Karta’s infant. The exact cause of death is unknown at this time, however initial observations indicate the infant was stillborn. We are extremely saddened by the loss and ask for your support and understanding during this difficult time. Once a full veterinary investigation is performed we will share the findings with you.

Karta and Kluet’s carers advise they are in good health and will continue to assist them throughout their recovery and mourning period. The pair will remain in their night quarters until further notice."

RIP Baby, such sad news

Leanne

Stunning photos. Those trees must be so amazing to see especially at night and the Zoo's look amazing.

Leanne

Thanks Grizabella.

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Leanne