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Nikkor AF-S VR Zoom 70-300mm (Nikon)

Posted by Brusca under Nikon D90, Photography, Tanzania, flickr

Just prior to traveling to Tanzania in June of 2009 I decided to switch my kit 200mm lens for the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED . At the time I wasn’t sure if that was the right decision, but looking back and looking at the photos I managed to capture on the 300mm, no regrets whatsoever. I can also say that if you are just getting into DSLR photography, that the Nikon D90 is certainly what I would recommend. Now I’m not a professional photographer, but the opinion of a passionate amateur might just be what you’re looking for. Hope this helps you in making a decision on a lens or camera.

55-200 vs 70-300

Nikon Nikkor 70-300

Giraffe captured on the Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm

Baby Elephant captured on the Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm

Kingfisher captured on the Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm

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A Lego Christmas

Posted by Brusca under Animation, Nikon D90, Photography, Video

I thought I might wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with a short but fun little animation. Shot with the Nikon D90 using stop motion and masked video. Enjoy :0)

It’s been a big year, Merry Xmas and looking forward to a big 2010.

Brusca
xo

A Lego Christmas from Bruce Levick on Vimeo.

I thought I would put together a small fun Christmas wish animation. Hope you like.

Help Portrait Update

Posted by Brusca under Nikon D90, Photography

Help Portrait on Dec 12 was an eye opening experience. Photographing the homeless and meeting these people was a bitter sweet experience. It felt good though, to give back (as little as it was) and provide a smile and some happiness this time of year. Official Post-Event Press Release.

Thanks to David and Conrad (pictured below) for their help on December 12. I would not have done this by myself. It’s great to meet new people with as much passion as I have for creating content. Look forward to more Help Portraits with the both of you in the future.

Help Portrait Shoot (David, Conrad, William and Friend)

Help Portrait

Posted by Brusca under Nikon D90, Photography

Here is a chance to give back this holiday season. Help Portrait is a movement of photographers from around the world who are using their time, equipment and expertise to give back to those who are less fortunate this holiday season.

1. Find someone in need
2. Take their portrait
3. Print their portrait
4. and deliver them

From amateur photographers like me right through to professionals, December 12 is the time to give back. I love this cause and think it is a great vehicle to make a difference in the world. Things haven’t been that great with the GFC so there are a lot of people who need a lift. Rather than asking for the usual cash donation to help the needy this is a great way of instilling confidence back into people who have been on the wrong side of luck lately.

On December 12 I will be setting up next to Vital Connection (a soup kitchen that provide food for the homeless) at Emma Miller Place, Roma Street, Brisbane QLD and taking portraits for the homeless, and either printing them on the spot, or printing them to deliver in the following days. I would love to have a hand or two so if you are in the Brisbane area on December 12, don’t be shy and contact me via Twitter, www.twitter.com/brusca. There are also some great people to connect with through the Brisbane Help Portrait Group, so if you can’t make it to Roma Street you may be able to help out elsewhere.

Sunrise Time Lapse at Dicky Beach (Nikon D90)

Posted by Brusca under Nikon D90, Photography, Video

Sunrise Time Lapse (Nikon D90) from Bruce Levick on Vimeo.

This sunrise at Dicky Beach Ship Wreck in Caloundra, Qld, Australia was taken with a Nikon D90. One photo every 7 seconds. I think the next one I will make it a shorter time frame between photos. That would make for a smoother looking motion. I have a few more time lapse videos I am putting together, so keep an eye out for them. :0)