There is a reason this lens was "the" portrait lens for the better part of 3 decades. It was lens behind some of our most iconic photos - such as Linda McCartney's photos of the Beatles used on the Let it Be album (OK - that was the older version), and the famous National Geo cover "Afghan Girl".
I got mine in the late 70s more for a medium telephoto lens for landscapes. I rarely shot people back then (OK - that looks odd - "shot people" ). However, lately I have found myself playing with this lens a bit more.
I am on the Board of Directors for a small museum here on the Flathead Indian Reservation (The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana). Recently, we had a fundraiser and I am often called upon to take photos for their PR/web site stuff. I usually use my Sony 24-105, as that is the only zoom I have, really. But this time I decided to also pack the 105 with an adapter. The low-level indoor lighting was brutal - I had to really crank us the ISO. Here is one that stood out. This is Laurel Cheff, the wife of Bud Cheff who started the museum with Steve Lozar, one of our tribal elders who has served on the Board until very recently. I think they are both in their 80s. Minimal cropping. [cross posted on Manual Focus Nikon Glass]
Wonderful portrait Doug!
Your backstory is equally enticing as well. I would love to see any images you have from our Native Americans. They were dealt a deadly blow IMHO!
Montana has always been "Big Sky" country for me. The tv series "Yellowstone" really peaked my interest about moving there.
Thanks Dan - you are always encouraging with your compliments to me and others - a glowing example of what the FM forums are all about - very appreciated.
Yes, "Yellowstone", and before it, "A River Runs Through It" have put a big bullseye on our state. The joke was that the sequel to that movie was "A Realtor Runs Through It"!!
Our saving grace, as it were, is that the winters here are not for the faint of heart.
We have two well attended powwows here - but I am somewhat reluctant to stick my lens in peoples' faces, plus, I really don't have anything longer than this 105. However, when I see folks I know in their regalia, they do usually let me take their photo - so you maybe seeing more in the near future
graytrekker wrote:
Thanks Dan - you are always encouraging with your compliments to me and others - a glowing example of what the FM forums are all about - very appreciated.
Yes, "Yellowstone", and before it, "A River Runs Through It" have put a big bullseye on our state. The joke was that the sequel to that movie was "A Realtor Runs Through It"!!
Our saving grace, as it were, is that the winters here are not for the faint of heart.
We have two well attended powwows here - but I am somewhat reluctant to stick my lens in peoples' faces, plus, I really don't have anything longer than this 105. However, when I see folks I know in their regalia, they do usually let me take their photo - so you maybe seeing more in the near future...Show more →
Appreciate you comment "gt".
I found that "Yellowstone" was not that far off from reality. I have the son of a friend I served with but was KIA in 1969.
He DID NOT HAVE A PHOTO of his father ever!!! He does now. Randy lives in Montana. He speaks very highly of the State.
I came from Iowa to Maryland in 1957 as a 10 yr old farm boy. The snows back then were often and enormous! I had to walk to school about 1/2 mile..."without shoes no less".....had to throw that in.....
I LOVE Winter..Love snow and love cold..I sleep with the bedroom window wide open all winter! I would fit in I believe.
I consider our Native Americans much like the Amish around here. They don't like their picture taken and if so, must have permission. Public functions were an "open target".
