Each morning I have made a pilgrimage to photograph the cherry blossoms ringing the tidal basin adjacent to the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC. I never get tired of this. In order to challenge myself creatively, each day I take a different lens – and only one lens.
By limiting myself to a single lens a couple of things happen. First, rather than towing along a bunch of gear, I have a free hand to hold my coffee. In addition to this principal benefit, I am challenged creatively within the constraints of the lens I chose to bring. This is a very helpful exercise.
For this visit to the cherry blossoms, I used the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II. I love this lens, and in my opinion, it is by far the best value in the canon line up. If you know of anyone considering moving from a point and shoot to a DSLR, I recommend they buy the camera as a bare body. Don’t pay the extra cash for the kit lens. Rather, spend $100 for this great lens.
Check back soon as I continue to document my daily trips to the tidal basin. And just for good measure, here is a photograph that does not include the Jefferson memorial.
Have fun and go make some great photography.
Craig
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