Tag Archives: Nikon

“The Harbor at Valdez”, by Rodney Daly

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

“This harbor scene is in Valdez, Alaska. I went there hoping to kayak or take a cruise out to the glaciers. But a rainy, stormy day prevented me from doing so. The good news is the rainy, stormy day gave … Continue reading →

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Examples: Using a Nikon lens on a Sony NEX camera

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

Continuing yesterday’s post, “Sony, meet Nikon”, where I explained how to use a Fotodiox NIK-NEX lens mount adapter with a Nikon 35mm f/1.8 prime lens and a Sony NEX 6 camera, here are some images I made using that set … Continue reading →

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Sony, meet Nikon

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Ed Spadoni

One of the cool things about the Sony NEX line of mirrorless cameras, which we’ve been writing about a lot on this blog, is that, with the proper adapter, you can mount almost any lens onto an NEX body, adding … Continue reading →

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My first engagement shoot

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

My daughter approached me a few months ago to ask if I would consider doing an engagement shoot for her best friend Amy as a gift.  I’ve known Amy for ever and was delighted to have the opportunity to do … Continue reading →

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Light and Fog

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

During our visit last week to Mt. Desert Island in Maine, we headed south one morning in an effort to find Bass Harbor Lighthouse. The further south we traveled, the deeper we were immersed into a heavy blanket of fog … Continue reading →

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The Bubbles, Acadia National Park, Maine

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

We spent five days on Mount Desert (pronounced “dessert”) Island off the mid-coast of Maine this past week.  Mt. Desert is home to many treasures, including Acadia National Park, Bass Harbor Lighthouse and the seaside resort community of Bar Harbor. … Continue reading →

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Carpe diem

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” Rabindranath Tagore There is something in this tranquil and restful scene, that portrays opportunity and potential. Seize the day.

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Rodney’s Phoenix sunrise, and a request

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Rodney Daly, a friend of and frequent contributor to 2 Guys Photo, sent us this beautiful photo taken while in Phoenix recently. Captured handheld with a Nikon D3000 dslr, at f/5.3, 1/100s, ISO 400, EV-1, which really popped the colors. … Continue reading →

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A little advice from Mark Twain…

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

“Learn to ride a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.” Mark Twain Nikon D90, Nikon 18-200 lens, f/5.3, 1/100s, ISO 320.  Cropped and saturated in Picasa.

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P-Town

Posted on July 25, 2012 by 2guysphoto

This is the view from the pier in Provincetown, Massachusetts, located at the very tip of Cape Cod. You’re looking at the Long Point Lighthouse and a breakwater. Dotting the breakwater are, I believe, cormorants, enjoying the mid-day sun. According … Continue reading →

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Cape Cod Sunset

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

A crowd gathers every night on many of the Cape’s west-facing beaches, to enjoy some of the most spectacular sunsets. In fact, as this day’s sun slipped below the horizon, children jumped with joy and the crowd actually applauded. How … Continue reading →

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Red boats on the Herring River

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Oft photographed and painted, this red dory (and a nearby companion), floats in the Herring River, near Harwich on Cape Cod. We remembered enjoying this scene on a previous trip, (when stopping for a photo wasn’t an option), and given … Continue reading →

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A day on the Cape

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Cape Cod dunes If you are not familiar, Cape Cod is a long, curling peninsula that juts into the Atlantic ocean, and is part of the state of Massachusetts. It is rich in history, scenery and is one of the … Continue reading →

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Patterns in the forest

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

A quick walk Saturday through a nearby Audubon Sanctuary resulted in a nice break from civilization but not much in the way of interesting photos.  But there were fern and foliage in abundance, and being in the middle of a … Continue reading →

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Pipes and colors – Take 2

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Thanks to everyone who visited this post earlier today.  In it, I mentioned how I had struggled with the proper way to crop and Rob asked that I show the other version.  So, here you go.  I would love to … Continue reading →

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Pipes and colors

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

Sometimes you find the most interesting things in the least expected places. We were walking the boardwalk at the beach, and were surrounded by sea and sand, and seagulls, when I happened to look at the top of the bath … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: Birdseye

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

This seagull soared gracefully overhead during a pre-season visit to the beach.  Using a Nikon 18-200 zoom lens on my D90, zoomed out fully, at a large aperture of f/5.6 and a quick shutter of 1/2000s, I was able to … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: From Nantasket to Minot’s Ledge

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Ed Spadoni

One Sunday in April, we took a drive to Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts. During the summer season, you’re lucky to find a place to park on a Sunday, but in April, it was wide open, although a few brave … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo Phix: My barber was right

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

This is the time of year when, at least here in New England, the nights turn cooler, you begin carrying a sweater, and daylight seems to be running out on us much too early.  Yes, summer is ending and fall … Continue reading →

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Judy Horton: Looking for challenges

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Ed Spadoni

It’s a pleasure to bring you the works and words of Judy Horton, (aka Fotoeffects), as 2 Guys Photo’s newest Featured Photographer.  As you’ll read, Judy epitomizes the term “avid”, when used with “photographer”, and amazingly, has only been shooting … Continue reading →

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