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The myth of the long lens
Gear, Photography John Rowell Gear, Photography John Rowell

The myth of the long lens

Super telephoto-lenses are synonymous with sports and wildlife photography, and for very good reason. When you can't be right there in the thick of the action, they allow you to get optically closer. But a super-telephoto lens is NOT the be all and end all, and are often misunderstood or not utilised to the best. Here are some of the misconceptions I have encountered around super-telephoto lenses.

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Learning photography
Photography, Quick-tips John Rowell Photography, Quick-tips John Rowell

Learning photography

Over the years I have shared my experiences on my blog. I've tried to explain aspects of photography to help you improve your own skills. There were a lot of blog posts, but I decided to choose the best tips, and put them together on one page for ease of navigation! You can check it out here! :)

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The Dark Tower
Photography, Paris John Rowell Photography, Paris John Rowell

The Dark Tower

People crowd the streets and bridges to watch the amazing fireworks display next the iconic Eiffel tower in Paris, France on Bastille day. But I moved far from the event, and waited for the fireworks to finish, because as a resident in Paris, I see the tower lit-up every night, so seeing the dark tower has greater impact on me. The dark tower shrouded in the residual smoke and not yet brought back to life.

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