Wandering in the Green Wonderland: Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary Lens

By Herve Rannu

Nature wise, it is a quiet time in the middle of summer months here in Estonia.
Spring’s freshness is over and the first starry nights of August are far away.
Warm temperatures have taken over and everything is still. Usually for me, it is the most boring time of the year when it comes to nature photography.

Nevertheless, there are still breathtaking places that you can find and that can amaze. In that world, nothing is boring and still.

In Lahemaa National Park, there is a small village called Altja. Close to the village, there is a hiking area that looks like a wonderland full of greenery.
Ferns in their full glory in the middle of forest. A small river gently flowing between them. Birds are singing and beautiful blue Demoiselles are flying above the river.

If you pay attention, you could even hear and see the Kingfisher flying by.
When you first arrive at this place, you start to doubt it’s even real ― the views seem like something out of a fantasy movie.

As I hadn’t been able to visit this place for a couple of years, it sounded like a perfect plan to freshen up my memory about the magic and beauty that lies there.

The Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary lens helped me to capture everything in this beautiful environment. From wide-angle landscape scenes together with the river and ferns to the tightly framed scenes, thanks to its versatile focal lengths.

Because the lens has very good close-up shooting capabilities, I enjoyed getting really close to different small subjects to capture details and witness the so-called hidden nature that we usually don’t see. At the same time, I was able to capture the Demoiselles that were flying above the river with a 200mm focal length.

The thought of changing lenses for different scenarios didn’t even cross my mind. So the shooting process was very pleasing and free of any unnecessary thoughts. Simple wandering through the magical place. Whatever I saw, I could capture.

I think the lens is very versatile for different scenarios and would also make an excellent travel companion because of the small size and light weight.

BEHIND THE SCENES

About

Herve Rannu

Before Herve dived into the photography world in 2017 he was working in printing industry. He worked as a digital print press operator on different printing presses. He has always been fascinated about the idea how a digital file is printed on paper. He loves when he can hold something physical in his hands and feel the product come alive. That has leaded him into printing also his own photos. The past 4 years to this day he works in a local vocational school teaching digital printing and nature photography. Herve also loves spending time outdoors in the middle of nature. Capturing the beauty of landscapes and nightscapes. It is all about adventures and experiences. Whether it is being in the wilderness, camping in the middle of nowhere or capturing the beauty of the northern lights in freezing temperatures. Experiencing these rare moments make him happy and better person every day.

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