I spent yesterday morning getting to know my new Macro lens (Nikor 105mm, VR). I must say, I'm a bit surprised at the versatility of it. I'd also say, though I'm no expert on equipment, VR (Vibration Reduction) is a must in any lens I might add to my collection. The pics of the pups yesterday were also taken using this lens, as were the these ...
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Reflection of My Day
(reflection in glass door) |
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| Green (Sunlight through Palmetto Palm Frond) |
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Green II (Sunlight through Fern)
I like how the macro blacked out the background |
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Tenderness
The selective focus almost makes this image seem photoshopped |
Thanks to the Palms and Ferns, there's still something with color to shoot out in our yard. We might not have gotten any snow, but it was a cold winter for us, with many frosts. Lots and lots (LOTS) of pruning to be done (great exercise, anyway). Got a good start on the front yard yesterday afteroon and now it's time to get back out there again ...
Enjoy your day!
xoxo
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Hi Chrissie, just took a little time to pop in and see whats up. I realy like the palm an the fern, Macro lense's are great at cutting down a lot of background clutter, and giving the effect on the fern as though it's to defined to be real. I recomend a tripod and some foil reflecters in the shade, for some dramatic shots, and lighting. Luv Diane & Jamey
I agree - I really do need to discipline myself on using a tripod. I enjoy the freedom of hand held, but there is costs in sharpness. Glad you liked the Palm - Auntie emailed that she liked it as well. Glad you stopped by :)
Hello!
Thank you for commenting my blog.
You posted many good shots.
In this serie,overall,I like the third one.
Hello, Andrea! Visiting your blog was a pleasure; thanks in return for visiting mine :D
nice shots!! can't wait to get my new camera. for my big b-day in aug. i'm getting me a nikon. which one do u have??
Congrats in advance rdl! Woo-Hoo! I've got a D90, my friend Vicki has a D5000 - both great cameras! Two recommendations: foremost, make sure it comes with a VR (Vibration Reduction) lens! Little extra cost - huge diff - well worth it(Esp if you're not married to a tripod)! Second, the 18-105mm VR is a great all-around lens that will likely keep you happy for a long time. Vicki's came with a 18-55mm and it really limited her shots.
Is your current camera a Nikon? I ask because I had a series of Nikon CoolPix prior to my D90 and the menus are the same format - which makes learing a lot easier. Check out the Nikon website - they have lots of cool info and an ultra cool lens simulator tool ...
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/lens/simulator/index.htm
TMI lol - email me if you wanna chat more. I'm not an expert, but I'm happy to share what I've learned so far :)
Hey RDL was here :D how cool.
Love the shots of green.
Thanks! Auntie liked the green one too :)
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