Tokina Monthly Photo Contest – November 2023 winner announcement

We are glad to announce the winner for Tokina Monthly Photo Contest 2023 November edition that we are running inside Facebook Tokina Lens Photo Community!

Thanks to all members of the community and please join us in cheering Alan Hillen (Northern Ireland) with his shot "Blessed". Our warmest congratulations!

Photographer: Alan Hillen (Northern Ireland)
Title: "Blessed"
Shooting location: Ards Camera Club, Newtownards
Camera: Nikon D850
Lens: Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D Macro (100mm f/2.8)

Photographer's comments:

"The image was taken as part of a series of portrait shots in my camera club. I always start with base settings ISO100 f/5.6 and usually 1/125 sec. This eliminates all the natural lighting in the room and allows you to take control of the lighting you are going to use. I knew I wanted a darker moody shot so I increased the shutter speed to give me the desired effect. I have 3 lenses I can use for shooting portraits, Nikon 50mm and 85mm and my Tokina AT-X M100 PRO D Macro (100mm f/2.8). I can't explain what it is but I always end up using the Tokina 100mm Normally used for macro studies (which it is amazingly good for) I find it perfect for portrait work. I am a keen all round amateur photographer and more images can be seen at Alan Hillen photography on Facebook."

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