After our model shoot at the museum, we passed by El Floridia, the famous bar frequented by Ernest Hemingway. We had drinks at the bar on the first day, and I have a few blog posts about the place, including pictures of the interior. We were headed to lunch but couldn’t resist a quick shot of this classic near the bar.

I had my super-wide-angle with me this time, which I struggled with when making portraits. Though I did improve using it as the session progressed. However, I was more than comfortable shooting super-wide for urban landscapes. It’s how I cut my teeth in photography over fifteen years ago, when I started this blog, making wide-angle HDRs. I don’t do any HDRs now, and I’ve generally eased away from super-wide angles, but it was fun play with this setup again.

The key to super-wide-angle photography is getting close to the subject and having a definitive subject, mid-ground, and background to add depth to the image and pull the viewer through the picture. The same principles apply to super-wide-angle landscapes, too.

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