The Wistful Snow Monkey

By Ian Smith. [First winner of Image Review 4.] A ‘Snow Monkey’, or ‘Japanese Macaque’ (Macaca fuscata), looking rather wistful, near Nagano in Japan (the only place in the world where monkeys bathe in hot springs). You can’t help wondering what it’s thinking.

Lenses for portraiture

Although most lenses can be used for portraiture, fast telephoto lenses with moderately short focal lengths have long been the first choice of professional portrait photographers. Focal lengths typically considered ideal range from about 70mm to 135mm in 35mm format, with a bias in favour of the 85-105mm section.

Tatiana

By Deve Mahesan. This is my daughter, who has been a victim of bullying most of her life; all through primary and high school, because she was a high achiever. Google Tatiana Devendranath to find out more about this beautiful sensitive girl. I am a proud Dad.

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