Technology/Equipment Grant for Individual Artist
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education
My goal is to have a high quality zoom lens that has the reach, image compression and sharpness needed to capture professional quality images. Outcome would be measurable by producing an image with the highest definition possible that will allow the print to be displayed at sizes of 40 x 30" or larger while maintaining detailed sharpness.
Recently I have developed limited mobility and unstable balance (due to peripheral neuropathy) so instead of scrabbling over dangerous and unsafe terrain to get a photograph I was now able to photograph images from a distance with the security and safety of shooting from available firm footing for a camera position. I was also able to photograph images of subjects that I could not get close enough to before such as wildlife or normally non-accessible sites. Along with the incredible sharpness of the image and long reach that this lens offers, I found that the lens has the added benefit. This lens also allows me to also use the lens as a semi-macro close up lens ...perfect for flowers, insects, fabric detail etc. It has opened up a whole new world of subjects for me to photograph with the added security and safety of shooting from firm footing while still getting enough image enlargement and sharpness. I have now accumulated many new photos that are different from my past images to think about displaying some in future shows.
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