Better late then never,
so, alright here goes:
An anniversary update,
for 2-years with my Vivitar!
August 14, 2021:
I found this gem of a lens,
manufactured in March, 1974,
at the CraftWorks antiques barn
in Selwyn, near Peterborough, ON,
and for roughly $35,
I was off on a photo journey,
that would have me so dependent on manual,
that going back to an automatic lens feels impossible!
A Vivitar lens, crafted on the 12th week of that year,
with only manual focus (Nikon D5200's too new)
that upgraded me from hobbyist to competing:
I found out all my entries won at least one!
#EuropeanPhotographyAwards
Anywho, here's my golds:
Elegant Entryways. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Tamron 10-24mm.
Refined Beesyness. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Vivitar 85-205mm.
Venetian Views. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Tamron 10-24mm.
The remaining only got honourable mentions,
but I'll...mention...them anyway:
Theatrical Editing Tricks. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Tamron 10-24mm.
Memorial Memory. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Vivitar 85-205mm.
Vera, Epharisto! Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Tamron 10-24mm.
It's a Bloody Bouquet, Okay!?
Beachside Babe. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Tamron 10-24mm.
Shellfish Selfies. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Nikon 18-105mm.
New York Umbrella, Venetian Edition. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Tamron 10-24mm.
And now,
over 2-years later,
my belated lens-iversary,
here's some progress shots,
between then and now!
#Vivitar85-205mm
with love,
<3
August 14th, 2021: My Aunt's Hibiscus Flower Arrangement in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Vivitar 85-205mm3.8f + Tripod.
August 14th, 2022: My Father's Floral Farm in Downeyville, Ontario. Shot with: Nikon D5200 + Vivitar 85-205mm3.8f.
