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Nando
wrote on Thursday 3 September 2026 at 15:49
Good to read tip 1.
I sometimes get the idea that some professional photographers have forgotten that. As if the photographer is mainly taking photos for themselves or their own portfolio.
Especially when you consider that they are working on commission.
Very beautiful, congratulations!
Translated from Dutch.Phenomenal Nando, truly brilliantly done!!
Translated from Dutch.Dear Nando. A very good article. Photos sometimes say more than words. It gives a good idea of what is possible and what is useful to bring along or use. The pictures tell me enough. Thanks.
Translated from Dutch.Fantastic, what a spectacle.
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Nando
wrote on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 09:55
The whole kingdom to yourself. Wonderful.
Macro has the advantage that you don't need that much space
Nando
wrote on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 09:54
Well, if you live there, it would be crazy not to go there.
And honestly, I am a little jealous (in a positive way ๐)
Nando
wrote on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 09:53
Interesting to go and have a look sometime. Thanks for sharing.
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Nando
wrote on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 09:51
That is also a beautiful area
Translated from Dutch.Last year I photographed the heather at the Stichtse Rotonde.
Of course, that isn't a beautiful background, with all that concrete. But I brought my macro lens and took some pretty nice detailed photos there. Big advantage: there was no one else there to take photos of the heather ๐
Especially beautiful,
Translated from Dutch.Incredibly beautiful and impressive! Even details of the moon become visible at some point! Thank you for letting us share in this.
Translated from Dutch.Well, I just happen to live near the Posbank. But of course you can also choose a different spot for once. Not in the direction of the sunrise, as usually happens, but simply towards the mist in the little valleys and the view towards the Nijmegen moraine ridge, as in this photo https://gertvaneck-natuurfotografie.nl/landschappen/posbank-7-9-2024
Translated from Dutch.I almost always use eye detection when focusing. Usually works well. But recently I still ended up with blurry photos because of portraits with eyes in the background.... Had the system lost track (well, the eye).
Translated from Dutch.stay nearby : Mechelse Heide (Hoge Kempen National Park), Tenhaagdoornheide (Houthalen) and Opglabekerzavel in Genk (in my backyard)
Translated from Dutch.Maybe a nice tip: plant some heather plants in your own garden and photograph the details of the plants.
At garden centres you can also find other varieties in colour. Advantage: you don't have to go far, you won't be pushed aside by other (rude) photographers๐, you can work in peace, possibly with flashes and/or reflectors.
Great, Nando! ๐๐. The article is also a good reminder to check where I went wrong when I have blurry photos. For me, it is usually the wrong choice of AF method and/or motion blur.
The article also discusses turning off the IBIS or image stabilisation of the lens when working on a tripod.
During the solar eclipse I took all the photos on a tripod and I did not think to turn off the IBIS. I did not have any problems with this in terms of blurriness. I did apply a 2-second delay when releasing the shutter (electronic shutter).
Nando
wrote on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 14:21
I have adjusted it
Translated from Dutch.At point 9 I read the following: 'If autofocus is not switched on, it is not possible to focus'
At the risk of being accused of nitpicking, I dare to state that this claim is incorrect. You can still focus manually, after all.