https://www.apertureadventures.org/blog daily 1.0 2024-09-18 https://www.apertureadventures.org/blog/suburban-photography monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66aa3eaa375a4a22063d4420/c963c5ba-6e77-4671-b958-706232cb51da/Statue+Umbrella+Siblings.jpg Blog - Suburban Photography - Make it stand out These two siblings sheltering under an umbrella caught my eye in the early morning. Their position is precarious however. Someone should really re-center that fountain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66aa3eaa375a4a22063d4420/6b0ec786-ea7c-4605-94b9-d29620979b9f/2024_0831_19122200.jpg Blog - Suburban Photography - Make it stand out Followed by a majestic elephant hidden under a bush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66aa3eaa375a4a22063d4420/b2fde7c7-3a46-44a8-ab79-fad19a7b5897/Statue+Country+Lovers.jpg Blog - Suburban Photography - Make it stand out This young couple was much more secure in their placement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66aa3eaa375a4a22063d4420/0f17f425-9cdb-463a-84dc-fb4ad42f4ab1/2024_0831_19120600.jpg Blog - Suburban Photography - Make it stand out First up is this happy turtle holding up his flower. I'm using the Viltrox 75mm f1.2 on my X-H2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66aa3eaa375a4a22063d4420/a8517838-d2e6-49d8-98d7-5437b53942fd/Statue+Angel+Harp.jpg Blog - Suburban Photography - Make it stand out Finally, hidden behind a brick wall was this Angelic harpist. 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