PhotoFeed Contest - Portrait Photography - Scarlet Embrace: How a Macro Lens Turned a Cold Snap into a Warm Masterpiece

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Alright, folks, buckle up, because I'm about to take you on a photographic joyride that kicks off with the epic shot number uno! This isn't just any starter picture; it's the LeBron James of portraits, the kind that makes you wanna high-five strangers on the street.

There we were, out on a winter evening that could freeze the flames off a candle, and I've got my Canon R5 hitched to what you'd typically call a 'close-up champ' - the EF100 L f2.8 Macro lens. Plot twist: This bad boy isn't just for spying on the secret life of ants, oh no – it brings the A-game to portraits, too!

Enter our MVP, the model, armed with nothing but a scarf – redder than a cherry in a candy store. It wasn't just a fashion statement; it was a beacon of warmth in the icy urban tundra. As she wrapped it around, the camera and I exchanged knowing glances; we were in for a treat.

We're clicking away, trying this and that, but BAM! Photo number one hits you like the drop in a sick beat. The red of the scarf pops like it's got its own soundtrack, playing in tune with the bokeh that's smoother than your best pickup line. The city lights blur into a backdrop of sparkling mischief, as if they're winking at you, saying, "Bet you didn't see that coming!"

And the model? She's giving us a look that's a blend of Mona Lisa mystery and the power of an entire TED Talk. It's like she's daring the winter to do its worst, all the while exuding a kind of warmth that could melt the heart of your grumpy neighbor.

So, let’s get this straight – we thought we were just warming up, but turns out, the warm-up was the workout. The first shot out of the camera is not just a keeper; it's the one you print, frame, and pass down to your grandkids.

This photo, leading the charge, isn't just a visual feast; it’s a storytelling powerhouse, a reminder that sometimes the best things happen when you throw the rulebook out the window. It's proof that with the right gear, a touch of creativity, and the audacity to shoot portraits with a macro lens, you can turn a chilly evening into the hottest ticket in town. Welcome to the show, people, and remember – the best is always yet to come, but sometimes, it’s also the first to show up!

All photos are taken by me.
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Don't know which portrait to admire more, the visual or the literary. Both enigmatic!

Thank you for sharing! ❤️

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Thank you very much!!! Appreciated!!! 🙏😉
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Stellar photography indeed, @borniet! I had no idea that you could use a macro lense for these kind of shots! Very cool! 😁🙏💚✨🤙

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Depend a bit, not all of them, but the most macro lenses of around 100mm focal length are great portrait lenses as well! 😉🙏

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