This week's Sunday Stills theme is "macro-anything." Now what does this mean exactly? Macro photography is also considered close-up photography. However, using a true macro lens yields the sharpest, tiniest details whereas a closeup may not show each detail. I got a close-up shot of my resident Anna hummingbird perched after feeding. She was quite … Continue reading Sunday Stills: #Macro or Close-Up Photography; Is there a Difference?
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
The WordPress weekly photo challenge asks us to... ..."celebrate the end of the year, by sharing the most meaningful (or favorite) photo you’ve taken in 2017." It has been a great year for photography buffs. I certainly was excited to get my first "real" camera, although I have great success with my mobile phone! Today … Continue reading These are a Few of My Favorite Things
Unexpected Beauty of a Dying Rose
Spring is still in the air with crazy weather in the form of hot temps one day and cold rain two days later. With big changes, spring flowers are abundant. I just love smelling the fragrant air as I walk through my neighborhood, especially with the star jasmines and roses blooming! For Musin' with Susan's … Continue reading Unexpected Beauty of a Dying Rose
Macro Moments Challenge: Week 34–Papery Poppy
My new camera and I are getting along just fine! Still have a lot to learn, but the macro close-ups are FUN!! I couldn't resist submitting another #April Flower for my Seasonal Sensations link-up, still going on! If you tried to link Friday, Inlinkz was having issues with my account. Everything is working perfectly, so … Continue reading Macro Moments Challenge: Week 34–Papery Poppy
Atop: Raindrops on Roses
Atop , this week's photo challenge theme, can mean so many things and provide hundreds of different perspectives. I decided to go macro and explore raindrops atop roses. The featured image of this American Beauty rosebud is also submitted for the Macro Moments Challenge: Week 34 "Spring Has Sprung," hosted by Musin' with Susan. Just for … Continue reading Atop: Raindrops on Roses
Macro Moments Week 31: Poopy Little Puppy
I caught Brodie's cute little puppy face right after he got in trouble for leaving a "present" in the hallway. It's tough being an active, 10-week old Boykin Spaniel while the rain keeps coming down here in California! This photo was taken with my Panasonic Lumix FZ 300, and post-edited in PicMonkey. Feel free to … Continue reading Macro Moments Week 31: Poopy Little Puppy
Macro Moments Challenge: Week 30–Birds
A few weeks ago, as the never-ending much-needed rain trickled to a drizzle, my resident hummingbird enjoyed fluffing his feathers after a well-deserved feeding. We are all used to seeing hummingbirds in flight, we may forget they actually perch! Submitted for Musin' with Susan's Macro Moments Challenge Photographed with my Panasonic Lumix FZ300 in full … Continue reading Macro Moments Challenge: Week 30–Birds
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