I made a promise to myself to get up early this morning to get out in the garden to take a few photos with a macro lens as a few of us in the network have been having a bit of a conversation around that. I was also inspired by Lisa’s June 21st posting that has an excellent macro photograph of a dandelion! Check out Lisa’s blog here: http://joyinthesimplethings.spaces.live.com/
I had a couple of obstacles this morning – first being I am not generally a morning person! But, in addition to that – it was raining a little bit and the breeze was kicking around the flowers slightly. With macro photography, objects have to be VERY in focus and VERY still. Any minor shake is going to be magnified at this level.
Fortunately, the sky cleared up and with my tripod, remote shutter release, a cup of coffee and a little patience – I ended up with a couple that I liked!
First off, the same Cone Flower I posted last night – just looking at it in a different way!
Next up is the old standard – a Daisy. I know this photo has been done over and over again by many photographers. Here’s my entry into the foray. I’m so happy I was able to capture a couple of rain or dew drops here!
ISO 500, f/16, 1/100, macro – Nikon D300
Finally, the next flower is one my wife and I discovered growing up the trellis with our Honeysuckle. We didn’t plant it, so we thought it was kind of cool. It is a pretty flower, but we’ll have to discuss if we let it go as it apparently is not a native flower to North America and is considered by some to be a noxious weed. The name I found is Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara). The link will take you to the Wikipedia article.
While the jury is out deliberating – take a look at the photo. It is a VERY tiny flower.
I’ll be traveling this evening and away for a few days. Hopefully, I’ll have a few more photos for the weekend! Just want to say a BIG THANK YOU – to those of you that comment on my photos. The feedback is always helpful and inspires me to do more and better!
Patrick
Thank you PJ. I inspired you ? . Wow . Im smiling. I have always Loved your work and this is why. You love to shoot what you love and from your heart. You share openly and Have always always been so helpful when I have asked also.Outstanding Macros. !! Love them all . I cant wait to get my Macro out in a few weeks. Thanks Patrick.. Smiles to You.Lisa
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots Patrick, there\'s a simple graphic quality to them, what you might call "well designed" photos.
ReplyDeleteKevin - thanks for the comments. Coming from you, that is truly high praise - you are a superb photographer!
ReplyDeleteawesome shoots I wish i could do even close to that you have real talent for it
ReplyDeleteWorkinprogress - we ALL have to start somewhere. I started with my first camera back in 1982. With a lot of time and LOTS of practice I\'ve made it this far. I hope to always get better and better. Keep shooting, keep learning, keep locking and with a some patience, you\'ll get there! But, thank you for your kind words! I do appreciate it!
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