Monday, February 21, 2011

New Toy

On Saturday I bought a new macro lens for my camera.  I also bought a bunch of flowers so I’d have a subject to practice with.  This was one of my favorite shots.  The flower looks huge in this photo but, it was only 2 inches (5 cm) across.   I think I’ll be ready for the upcoming wildflower season. 
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19 comments:

  1. AlainFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful! Looks like you have mastered your new lens.

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Congratulations on your new macro.

    You and Julie each have flower macro photos posted today. With you having a new macro, I predict that this will not be the last time that both of you post flower macro shots on the same day.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Amazing! I thought it was a large gerber daisy! I'm looking forward to a macro lens for my birthday.

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  4. brattcatFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Have fun. Flowers are so fascinating when we stop and look closely. No wonder painters have made studies of them for centuries.

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  5. KathyFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Oh, I can tell you're gonna have a lot of fun!

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  6. KateFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Oh, yes, I'm ready for more of your macro flowers. This bloom is a lovely shade and so vivid!

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  7. JudyFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Fun, fun, fun! I will have to dig out my macro lens from the big camera bag and get to work.

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  8. EricFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Very nice shot. I like taking macro shots. I just bought a 25mm extender on Saturday for my Canon T2i that I bought for Christmas. I'm going to try this route with my 17-85mm lens before I spend the money on a macro.

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  9. RandyFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wow, I really like the details that you captured here. Enjoy your new toy!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    lucky you, i want one. if you get bored with it, send it to me :-)

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  11. CatalystFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Nice shot, Sharon. Macros are such fun.

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  12. RedPatFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I am looking forward to more lovely flowers shots. Nice one!

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  13. BirdmanFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Cool shot. Red is such a strong color.

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  14. MagpieFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Oh, yes!! You will have fun. I can hardly wait to see your pictures.

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  15. Stefan JanssonFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Always fun to test out a new toy!

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  16. LowellFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Isn't that fun! You are already an expert, methinks!

    I do appreciate your liking our new website!

    Hope all is well with you and yours!

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  17. JackFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I know that you deserved a new toy, Sharon. Have fun with it. If anyone complains, tell them it is cheaper than a convertible.

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  18. T. BecqueFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Nice job with the new lens!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Wonderful! Enjoy your new toy! :-)

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