happy

I love photos that make me happy. my brother makes me happy. the 50mm makes me happy.

my first photo walk with the 50mm. (who I named SM, after a photographer. so if I ever just say 'I'm lovin SM' or something like that, I'm talking about the 50mm) :)

[Ron Correia]

Nice composite, Grace! Which "Nifty Fifty" did you get? You're going to love shooting with a prime lens. :)

[i'm grace]

@kannafoot thanks! it's a film one, so I'm using a adapter for it. I didn't get it new, a friend is letting me use it for as long as I'd like, so I don't know all the details about it :) I believe this is it right here:
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-50mm-F2-Lens.html

[Ron Correia]

@gracej Oh, that brings back memories! My very first SLR was a Pentax, and the 50mm f2 was the standard prime focus lens for it. If you're ever looking for one to go with your Rebel, keep an eye on the used departments at B&H and Adorama. (I think you're in the US, if I remember right.) Both of those companies are very reputable and they screen the used gear before they accept it. This is a really nice 50mm for a Canon DSLR:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12140-USA/Canon_2515A003_50mm_f_1_4_USM_Autofocus.html That f/1.4 will give you a really sweet bokeh.

[T.J.'s World]

Wonderful shots! How nice of your brother to be so helpful. He's a real good guy. Happy shooting with the 50!

[Sue Wilde]

Great shots Grace.

[KWind]

Nice collage. The one on the right is my favorite. I like the curved path background and colour tones. I also have a thing for shots where people's heads have been cropped.

[Anya]

Great one!

[Stevie Michelle]

You have such a great relationship with your bro - if only I were that close to my siblings! Lovely shot Grace xx

[Dave Schofield]

super-great.
Who is SM?
Big Ron is right the f1.4 is nice, but its three times what you'd pay for an f1.8 so get saving.

[Dave Schofield]

wait a minute, I know - Sally Mann!

[i'm grace]

@chewyteeth um, no. it isn't her. and I actually hadn't heard of her. but after I looked at her photos, I was amazed. they're beautiful, and draw you in, in a wonderful way. thanks for introducing me to her. you've been doing that a lot for me, with your whole photographer project thing.

[Dave Schofield]

Just call me Dave the teacher. Did u see my thread?

[i'm grace]

@chewyteeth awesome, I like that name. checking out the thread now. I feel bad for spending so little time on here :(

[i'm grace]

@chewyteeth cool, I'm excited to add to it when I have the time :)

[Jonathan Diederichs]

I almost used my nifty fifty in every day of my 365 :) Even if the photo asks for a wide angle you make it take a 50mm haha :)

[i'm grace]

@captivebylife HEY!! thanks for all the comments, I love them :) how nice of you. and YESSSS, I know what you mean, now that I got the 50mm it has to work for every shot, because it pretty much stays on my camera all the time.