Bee-utiful Day
Had to try my new back-up camera along with an old 50/1.2 lens recently purchased. Its a little tough to focus but the bokeh is rather nice. Practice makes perfect. The macro shots… Continue reading
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Anna
This is our resident Anna’s Hummingbird, a beautiful but very aggressive and not a bit afraid of me. I was checking out a new but old Takumar 100/4 macro lens. I also caught… Continue reading
Macro Shots with New (old school) Lens
Got a an old macro lens (50/4) circa.1964, once I got her cleaned up…boy was I surprised at the sharpness and color. Morning sun with dew Snail eggs found in a crevice on… Continue reading
Evening Sun
Everything has such a nice glow right before the sun goes down A prized catch People enjoying the nice evening, Mt. Rainier in the background Three beached tugboats A small bouquet with a… Continue reading
Creepy Crawlers
This guy only has 7 legs, looks like he got into a fight This was more for the shadow, classic spider
Busy Bee
Washington State Flower…Rhododendron
Ant’s communicating
Captured this helpless ant located at the top of the stick. He was either stuck or injured. The larger Ant in the middle was using his antennae to communicate to the other ants.… Continue reading
Mushroom Day
If you can identify any of these mushrooms…great, please leave a reply. All mushrooms shot in Western Washington state. Thanks Twist and shine. 100/2.8 macro @ f/8, 2 sec, ISO-200, Center weighted meter… Continue reading
Flora
Spot free ladybug, unusual to see. Looks harmless, but is the Tyrannosaurus Rex of the bug world. Used in many gardens for bug control. Dahlia’s and bee’s…perfect match! Used a flash for some… Continue reading
Live Action…Stopped
Experimenting with the shutter at high speed. 43/1.9 @ f/2, 1/1000, ISO-1250, spot meter 300/4 @ f/4, 1/1250, ISO-250 Hottest drummer in the land. 100/2.8 @ 1/800, ISO-200 Overhead view? Optical illusion 50/2.8… Continue reading