fujifilm x-t5
Amsterdam Keizersgracht Canal House Boat / Fujifilm X-T5 XF35mmf2.0
Having had two successful experiences taking pictures of architecture in the streets of Eindhoven, I was now ready to travel to Amsterdam to dedicate my efforts to street photography. My idea of street photography includes capturing candid shots of interesting people doing mundane activities or ordinary people in the middle of interesting tasks.
How Amsterdam do you like your McDonalds? Fujifilm X-T5 XF35mmf2.0
I was off to Amsterdam City Center. I had a meeting that fell through, so I had some time to spend walking around the Rembrandtplein and surrounding area. I didn't feel like walking for hours, as Amsterdam is quite large, and every neighborhood has its charm. Also, I was still a bit unsure of myself when it came to taking photos of people as street photography photos. I only had the xf35mm f2.0 prime lens with me, so I couldn't zoom in much and would have to go up to people to photograph them. While I love the idea of the xf56mmf1.4 and the xf50mmf1.0 for the future, for now the xf18mmf2.0 and the xf35mmf2.0 were good enough for me. Maybe down the road, if I felt like I needed a new lens, I could think about it, but for now, I would save my money for one (they were more than a thousand euros).
Roaming around Amsterdam with my modest-looking Fujifilm x-t5 and XF35mmF2.0 lens felt like I was a tourist in my own city. In a big city like Amsterdam, no one cares for another person walking around with a camera standing still, taking pictures. And the Fujifilm X-T5 is such a modest-looking camera. With the ISO set to 125 most of the time and the shutter speed adjusted from 250 to 500, I was not bothered by passersby. Unfortunately, the weather was dull and grey, and the streets were not as busy as one could hope for, for it was a Tuesday after all.
I'm planning my return to the meeting next week, and then afterwards, I'm definitely taking my Fujifilm X-T5 to Maastricht. This ancient city has been around for centuries, with cobblestone-lined streets and buildings that have stood for a millennium. With its narrow medieval lanes, grand city gates, and impressive churches, Maastricht's architecture is a photographer's dream. I'm so excited!
I hope I will get the confidence to capture real people with my street photography. That is my goal, anyway.
Till next time, okay bye.
Addendum: Lighroom Presets
I am always on the lookout for new ways to elevate my photos and take them to the next level. Recently, I discovered the world of Lightroom presets and it has completely transformed my photography game.
At first, I was a bit intimidated by the idea of using presets. I wasn't sure if they would fit my style or if they would be difficult to learn. But, I decided to give them a try and I am so glad I did. The presets allowed me to add a new level of depth and dimension to my photos that I never thought was possible. I was able to achieve a new level of contrast, color and clarity that I had been striving for.
The best part is that now that I have a better understanding of how to use the presets, I am excited to go out and shoot more. I know that with a couple of shoots under my belt, I will soon get the feel for it and be able to create even more stunning images.
If you're looking to take your photos to the next level, I highly recommend checking out GXACE presets. You can find them on their website https://gxace.com/shop and see the full range of presets they have to offer. He is a youtuber and the main inspiration for me to start becoming a Fujifilm photographer .
