Although the Olympus 35mm Macro has a solid plastic body, the operator should not expect the same professional quality that photographer’s will find in the Olympus “pro”, or the Olympus “super pro” lenses. This lens does however offer a great central sharpness, with f/4.5 being the point of maximum sharpness. The Olympus 35mm macro also offers a very good sharpness at the border, at every aperture. As this is a micro four thirds lens, diffraction will be evident at f/11 or even lower. This lens is operated by a micro motor, which is relatively fast, but as there

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The photography world is competitive- that is the understatement of the year! Many professional photographers are being forced to move to a niche market in order to make a good living from photography. This is leaving the traditional photographers as more general mass market photographers charging less and compromising to get a slice of the market to get enough work.

Is Traditional Photography Dead?

There is no doubt that there is high skill in setting up traditional style photographs. The art of posing people, setting up the right lighting conditions and shooting with the correct camera settings are all

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Depending on how, where and when you decide to take your photography art to the next level which is surely the professional level, it is best to consider the many photography course Leeds has to offer both beginner photographers and experienced photographers. Giving yourself the best chance to gain knowledge about all that you need to know where photography is concerned is what makes a professional photographer successful which is why you need to add education to your talent. Taking great photos that are not only the breath taking but tells the world what you are really giving

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Art is the expression of ones soul and mind and it influences in a way our senses, intellect and emotions. When analyzing a painting one can find his or hers inner self and can explore furthermore his creativity. Bettie Cilliers Barnard chose to express her feelings and passions through her abstract bird paintings, creating a world for the free spirited minds.

In her 96 years of life, facing all the atrocities of the world`s international events, Bettie Cilliers Barnard tried to escape the outer world by painting what she understood that freedom means. What better way to express this

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