New lens

As many of us I too received a new lens for Christmas. (Tokina ATX-i 11-16MM CF F/2.8 Nikon)
We are planning a Safari trip to Tanzania in June and I wanted this one for night sky photos.
So now I am attempting to learn how to use it, practicing night sky, and learning manual photography.
I usually shoot photos in A-priority and S-Shutter. So I'm starting to think a little more than usual and that's not what I'm use to. LOL

[Beverley]

I love your honestly - Ooo what an exciting trip! Great you got a new lens too. Simply Awesome

[Beryl Lloyd]

Wonderful new present , a great capture and plenty of time to get accustomed to your lens before going on such a wonderful Safari !

[Bobbi C]

Nice shot! I've been lazy and shooting semi manual. I decided to go back to manual and like magic my pictures were sharper.

[Oli Lindenskov]

Nice pic and lens 👍😊

[Carole Sandford]

Nice capture! Plenty of time to get to grips with your new lens.

[haskar]

Nice find and lovely shot.

[Lisa Brown]

I love weird things on trees etc. This is great. Enjoy your new lens. We will certainly enjoy seeing your work and I am a tad bit jealous of your upcoming trip. That will be amazing to see.

[Olwynne]

Always fun getting to grips with new equipment

[Judith Johnson]

A nice arrangement of funghi

[gloria jones]

Great pov

[bkb in the city]

Beautiful shot. I am sure it will come in handy for your trip

[Islandgirl]

Great shot, should be a great addition for your trip!

[Beth]

Good for you Christine! Excited for you, what a trip. Can’t wait to see your photos.

[Junan Heath]

Enjoy the new lens!

[Yao RL]

wow, it is wide.

[Shutterbug]

I love your capture of the fungus on the tree. Sounds like a fun learning project before a spectacular trip.

[Louise & Ken]

What a beautiful reason to practice practice! Such a great year lies ahead!

[John Falconer]

I’m with you. Aperture or shutter speed. That my limit. I’m looking forward to the Tanzanian photos.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely find and capture - enjoy your lens - and your wonderful trip.

[Merrelyn]

What a great reason to come to grips with a new lens. We had a trip to Africa booked when COVID hit. In the interim my husband has had both knees replaced (18 months apart). We're now hoping to rebook in 2025.🤞🤞🤞

[Amanda R.]

That's awesome about your upcoming trip. What an experience that will be. This is a beautiful shot!