These images were taken in my own garden, focusing on small details and simple scenes. All of them were shot in color, using my Canon 5D Mark III and the Steinheil Macro Quinaron 35mm f/2.8, a lens that forces me to work more carefully than usual.
As you go through the photos, you can see the process of understanding how this lens behaves: the focus plane is critical, the blur carries a lot of weight, and it’s not always predictable. That’s why I’ve mainly focused on flowers, where the character of the lens becomes more evident.
It’s true that using a tripod I could achieve cleaner or technically easier results, but I’ve decided not to use one. The goal is to learn to control every variable handheld: focus, breathing, stability, and framing, trying to achieve the highest possible quality without relying on professional methods.
This is not a finished or closed body of work. It’s conscious practice, trial and error, and continuing to train the eye with a demanding lens that doesn’t hide mistakes.
Any feedback is welcome, and if you have questions about the gear or the process, I’ll be happy to answer them.
