Posted on May 22, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature
“We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.”
– Moina Michael
Moina Michael conceived the idea of wearing a red poppy on Memorial Day in honor of those who died serving our country. It’s a wonderful tradition, now carried on by members of the VFW and American Legion, with proceeds assisting disabled and hospitalized veterans. Buy a poppy this weekend and wear it in honor of our veterans!
Posted on May 1, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring
I knew that it was only a matter of time before I could no longer resist the Lensbaby Velvet 56. This is the newest lens produced by the always creative Lensbaby team. It’s a manual portrait AND macro lens that is 56mm and f/1.6 and yields the softness that I love for flower photography. I just can’t put it down! Thank you Lensbaby!
Posted on April 25, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Spring
The tender young flowers of Spring are in bloom! I remember the days, not so very long ago, when I would sit, kneel, or stoop down low to the ground with my trusty macro lens and photograph at Longwood Gardens. Now I find myself looking for potted varieties that I can bring up to a higher level to photograph more easily. Getting up from those positions is becoming more and more difficult! Either I’m old, or really out of practice (er…shape!) … or both!
Posted on April 17, 2015 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Soft Focus, Spring
Daffodils symbolize rebirth and new beginnings. They herald in the Spring season with a blast of color that transforms even the most dreary landscape! It’s been a long wait, but they are finally here! I have several varieties and am waiting to see if my pink and white ones make an appearance! Time will tell….
Posted on April 8, 2015 in Abstract / Graphic, Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Soft Focus, Spring
More Lensbaby fun with the Frizzle Sizzle Pansie from the weekend. The combination of the soft focus rings and my very old Lensbaby 3G (which they probably don’t even offer any longer!) creates one of my favorite looks for flower photography.