For the inspiration, a bit after the photographer got an internet connection (well before having a digital camera) I displayed some Christopher Burkett works(1) and digital image chasing on the internet started, with some particular interest on infoclimat(2). Using the digital camera to produce some pictures was next. Next step is obvious but a bit delayed (my fault).
(1) http://www.christopherburkett.com/ (2) http://www.infoclimat.fr/
Any advice you have on camera/lens equipment and pic taking is welcomed (I'm translating to french when needed :).
I wholeheartedly recommend the 50mm prime lens for most things, especially low light. Wide angle for landscapes and some urban photography (I have 12-24mm).
My beautiful 105mm vibration reduction macro was another very good buy and I use it for a lot of things, mostly macro closeups, abstract and portrait and also in place of a zoom lens for distance shots but it is far less flexible in that context.
I acquired a second hand sigma zoom lens 70-300mm which surprisingly I make little use of, mostly because I need a tripod or support to prevent camera shake. I am more likely to use the standard kit lens - 18-70mm. I also have a fisheye and a lensbaby which are novelties that I should have retained more self control over.
I desperately want a tilt and shift lens for architectural/urban photography and some lens extenders to do ultra close up macro work. those will be on my wish list for some time I suspect. Ad astra per aspera
