Sunwayfoto YLS-G3 Double Y-Type Long Lens Support Review

Some of the older SCV Photography Ideas readers may recall a series of articles engaged with solutions for the stabilization of long telephoto lenses via Long Lens Support Brackets (LLSBs).

But what happens when you want to support a real monster like the SIGMA 800 mm f/5.6 EX DG APO HSM lens? Well trust me a simple bracket as the ones we have seen up to now is not enough then.
Triggered by user demand, Sunwayfoto has gone all the way in introducing a series of Long Lens Support Kits named YLS-G1 through G3 addressing different lens lengths. Their largest model YLS-G3 capable of supporting the Sigma beast is in review here.

The Mysterious Turquoise Blended Waters of Myrtos Bay...

Another view of the mysterious turquoise blended waters of Myrtos bay in great contrast to the steep cliffs and the clouded sky.

Shooting Food at MissHelen Music Restaurant

Shooting food plates can be a straight forward procedure for some, or become a quite complex task depending on what you want to accomplish.
Nowadays, everyone or almost everyone (as I'm not included) is with a smartphone in hand shooting food in restaurants transferring the image on social media. On the other hand when a restaurant wants to promote their dishes, chooses more sophisticated methods.

Sami Port Before the Storm

There are times you can sense the electricity in the air as the heavy clouds in the horizon come nearer and nearer until half your frame is dark.

Driftwood in the sand...

A driftwood tells its story sitting half buried in the sand after a long time in the sea...

Mexican Shrimp and Golden Shrimp Plants

A small plant in the shape of bush caught my eye this summer, due to its peculiar orange colored flowers. Their petals form a scaly like body, which resemble shrimps even to the detail of their pop-out eyes.

Catching the Sun Flare Right

When the sun flare becomes literally the highlight of the photo all perspective changes dramatically, with the fish-eye lens distortion drawn into the center of the photo.

Playing with Changing Sunlight on Roses

Playing hide and seek with the sunbeams coming between the foliage of large trees is a tricky game.

Hejnar Photo Universal Modular L Bracket 44 Review

The Hejnar PHOTO Universal Modular L Bracket 44 follows the concept of the Modular Hejnar Photo Universal Camera L Brackets previewed quite some time ago.

Much like the Universal Modular L Bracket 22 reviewed last April the L Bracket 44 is a pre-assembled package of the Hejnar Universal L Bracket Base 4 combined with the Hejnar Universal L Bracket Side 4.

The Subterranian Drogarati Cave in Cephalonia

One of the finest and highly regarded Caves in Greece is the Drogarati* Cave. Drogarati Cave is a rare geological phenomenon where mother Nature has really taken its time, of thousands of years, in creating drop by drop a spectacular sculpture in the form of stalactites and stalagmites.

The Stunning Melissani Cave and Lake in Cephalonia

Melissani Cave* is a unique subterranean cave structure with a Lake 39 m deep which was re-discovered  in 1951 and opened to the public in 1963.
Approximately 5000 years ago part of the cave roof fell creating an aperture which allows the sun light to create exquisite green-blue colors on the water.

Desmond D7DG Custom QR Plate for Canon EOS 7D w/ Grip Review

Although the once top of the line APS-C sensor size digital camera the Canon EOS 7D is at the end of life, it is still a very fast digital camera for many.

I have already published solutions for the support of the EOS 7D either with or without the battery grip. However, I have been using the Desmond D7DG Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release plate lately, custom made for the BG-E7 battery grip, which proved very convenient in most cases.

August Full Moon at Cephalonia

This year the large August Full Moon caught me at the southest point of Cephalonia Island. Overlooking the cape of Mounda just under the moon rays.

Diving into the Turquoise Waters at Myrtos Beach, Cephalonia

Myrtos Beach* is a must see spectacle for the visitor of Kefalonia island, since its dazzling turquoise waters are famous around the world. It has been voted 12 times the best Greek beach. Being featured in best beaches lists around the world, it was also used as a location in the film "Captain Corelli’s Mandolin".

Green Blue Sea Waters Against White Cloud Formations

Sitting on the 7 km long sandy beach of Skala* one early August afternoon, I soothed my gaze into the deep green and blue waters of the Ionian Sea. The contrasty bright white cloud formations gathering above the mainland were a great incentive to let my laziness go and reach for my camera.

After the Summer Rain Shower...

Macro shots of Madagascar jasmine, small bell shaped white flowers and their shiny green leaves, after an evening summer rain shower.

Instant Rebates on Canon EOS 7D body and kits

As the time of announcement of the new Canon EOS 7D Mk II is coming closer, great rebates up to US$ 600.00 have been announced for the current EOS 7D model which makes it very tempting.
More specifically the Canon EOS 7D body is now available from Amazon for US$ 859.00 after $ 500.00 instant rebate.

Extra Virgin OliveOil - New Shootings...

A change in Marketing strategy with the adoption of a new label design and new bottle caps on the Ariston Olive Oil varieties which I had presented in Food and Product Photography - Extra Virgin OliveOil... some time ago, was good reason for a new photo session.

Desmond DAL-02 Universal Modular L Plate Review

Along with the release of a number of Custom Arca-Swiss® compatible Quick Release plates and L Plates for Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm cameras, Desmond Photographic Distributors have enriched their collection with DAL-02 a Universal Modular L Plate this time.

There are two details in the L Plate design that differentiates it from the majority of universal plates. One easily spotted and one not so obvious unless you get tipped off.

Blossoming Almond Trees...