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2013Thomas Duffy Photography
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What kind of equipment (camera body, lens, filters, flash, tripod, cleaning equipment other) do you use?
Nikon D5100
AF-S Nikkor 18-135mm 1:3.5-5.6G, AF-S Nikkor 35mm 1:1.8G
HOYA NDX400 Filter, Cokin ND Graduated Filter Kit P Series, with Filter Holder & Graduated ND Filters
Nikon Speedlight SB-600
What do you like and dislike about your equipment, specially your camera, and how would you improve it?
I like the image quality and that it’s very light weight. However, I would like to have a camera that has less features. I mostly use just the manual settings and I don’t need all the effects and other stuff that get in the way.
What is your favorite lens, and why?
I would say the 18-135mm is my favorite lens. It is light and easy to use and it’s pretty much the only lens I really use at this time.
When you travel, what is in your essential photographic kit bag?
Pretty much everything I use, fits in my Lowepro flipside 300 bag.
What kind of software/tools do you use for post-processing, if any?
I use Lightroom 4 and Pixelmator.
How long have you been taking photographs? How do you find inspiration? How do you take your pictures?
I started taking Photographs around 2006, when a friend lent me his Cannon D10. He had been doing photography as a side job, mostly senior portraits, weddings, and sport/action photos. Myself being more of an outdoors and artistic personality, started just taking still photos of landscapes, flowers, and random objects. I instantly was hooked and have been taking photo’s ever since. I find Inspiration by just going out to the garden, or by getting up at dawn and going for a hike to catch early sunrises, etc. I have done several of my own creative display set ups of seasonal objects, solo flower arrangements, and/or random settings. I like to create artistic photographic opportunities whenever I can.
Which style of photography do you like the most, and why?
Macro and landscape. For instance, I really like to take a close up of a flower shot and turn it into a unique work of art.
What goal are you working towards within your photography and when will you know you have reached it?
At this time my only goal is to share the beauty of creation that is all around me as creatively as I can. I have done a few weddings, but I don’t like having the stress of picture perfect settings, peoples, etc…so I prefer to work with nature and let beauty come alive. I try to learn techniques from studying other photographers that have similar interests to myself. I will research when I need to, but mostly just explore on my own.
Looking at your own work, which piece is your favorite? Why? Please provide a link to the picture.
I would have to say that my favorite is Fuchsia III, I Like the depth and textures and lighting on this piece. I also like that it is original and artistically unique in it’s own beauty.
http://500px.com/photo/14289829
Does your work fit into any one or more distinct genres (nature, landscape, long-exposure, black-and-white, infra-red, urban, artistic, macro, vintage, vernacular, social, street)? If other, please specify.
My work fits into several genres; landscape, long-exposure, black and white, and macro, being the main ones.
Are there any photography websites that you visit regularly?
www.500px.com, http://www.viewbug.com, http://www.pixoto.com,
What is the one most important lesson that you have learned since you started taking photographs?
As a photographer, don’t try to rush, take your time, try different settings, and try different perspectives.
In general, don’t leave your keys in the ignition when doing star trails and are 2-1/2 hours away from home…you may end up locked out!
