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Spending more time editing... and spending more time trying to convince myself that it's a positive thing!
This one's from the end of August... a rare appearance of "mini-me" on flickr... his sister normally hogs the spotlight :-)
Dontcha just love that Disney "Star Wars Weekend" t-shirt !
These fruit trees only bloom for a short period of time, so I'm out and about taking advantage of the photo opportunities.
The dark area on the right is the tree trunk of this old and a bit tired tree. In the summer I stop by and pick apricots of the branches that overhang the fence.
Two years ago to the day I was photographing these trees swarming with Painted Lady butterflies, today there wasn't a single pollinator in sight.
I hope there will be some insects while I'm not looking, otherwise it will be hard to pick fruit later in the year.
Beyond the chain links of the fence... snow covered trees and the faded view of Mallard Ducks
Happy Fence Friday
Day 224/365:
I always love to get a macro of the berberis in my garden, while it's red. This time I teamed it with the Omni stretch glass crystal which gives the appearance of light shining on it. Hence the title which also happens to be a new Paolo Nuttini song...link below if you care to have a listen. I hope you'll enjoy it. The video is quite mesmerising, I thought it was like Omni filters dancing across the screen.
... some leaves just hang on giving us a small splash of colour in a white world
Smile on Saturday... BiColora
As old motorcycles go, this is one of the nicest and coolest around. At least it appeared to keep its oil in the crankcase as opposed to all over the floor...
I thought this might be a good one today.
I miss the way Flickr was. The Friend stream.
Happy Macro Mondays
Tomonoura might be the best place I've ever been in Japan... I really fell in love with this small seaside town! (And this Tomonoura Cider was tasty too!) Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima-ken, Japan. November 26, 2015.
A little frosty macro work.
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October 2023: A month in 31 pictures
My friend popped over with Hugh, one of her dogs. I tried to get a quick shot of him, he was looking at his mum for treats though. The background isn't great and I tried to change it but it was my first attempt and it looked too artificial. This is all I got today and I haven't got the energy to start again.
I was lucky to spot this tiny caterpillar busy munching on grass seeds :)
Can anyone else see a man's face with a goatee...or is it just me?! 😂
“If Winter Comes,
Can Spring Be Far Behind?” —Percy Bysshe Shelley
Buddhists rank equanimity—letting go of both attachment and fear—among the Four Immeasurables, along with love, compassion, and joy.
Happy Tree Tuesday!
Explore no.165 on 20 Feb 2024
Smile on Saturday theme: Small part sharp.😄
Thanks to everyone who took the time to view, comment, and fave my photo. It’s really appreciated. 😊
Developed using Darktable 3.6.0. Additional color grading and texture added with GIMP 2.10.24 and G'MIC 2.7.9 filters.
Photographed at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.
...said my EOS connected with the New Petzval 58 Art Lense to me.
And so we did.... :-)
Petzval 58mm, ƒ/1.9
We are a childcare support bubble for our little grandson and are constantly looking for activities to keep him occupied. Yesterday I suggested baking and he wanted to bake cupcakes. We made these lemon and blueberry cupcakes. We then went on to make our favourite cookies. All very good for keeping a two and a half year old occupied but so bad for my waistline. I guess I burn off a few calories running around after him though, not to mention the clearing up!
The photograph of the dandelion seed head certainly invites a mindful appreciation. I have made several choices that draw the attention to the delicate beauty of this common plant. Firstly, the shallow depth of field immediately isolates the seed head from the background. The intentional blurring of the surrounding greenery with the Lensbaby Sol 45 eliminates distractions and compels me to focus solely on the intricate structure of the dandelion. It encourages a closer, more contemplative gaze, as if we are the only ones observing this moment. The central placement of the dandelion within the frame creates a sense of stillness and balance. Our eyes are naturally drawn to the centre, allowing me to fully absorb the symmetrical and radial arrangement of the seeds. I hope this composition fosters a feeling of calm and invites a moment of quiet observation.
Photographed while exploring with with Teruhide-san. Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto. December 27, 2014.