Royal Botanic Gardens
Des, Paddy and I spent several hours in the Royal Botanic Gardens this morning, snapping off photo after photo. Out of close on 300 shots there are few that can be shared and even fewer that are Flickr-worthy.
All the Flickr-worthy shots ended up here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/codeedar/
Of the Flickr-worthy shots, there are a few that are Bubble-worthy, and they're here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/CodeeDar
A few of the remaining shots are at this blog so I can use them as a measure to guage progress. I am intending (hoping) to get better. :-)
Des, Paddy and I started at the Shrine where a Willy Wagtail took great interest in us.
This photo would have been fantastic... had it been in focus. Damn that wind and my shaky hands.
Again, another would have... if only shot.
And yet another. Seeing a pattern yet?
While I was gnashing my teeth trying to get droplets in focus and correctly exposed, Paddy was minding my backpack. He's a good boy!
Tired of out of focus droplet photos yet?
Nah.....
This one was almost Flickr-worthy, but the focus isn't great and the exposure is iffy.
Progress... albiet minor. At least some droplets are in focus here.
Here's an over-exposed Paddy. Kinda freaky, huh?
Yes, I have a thing for droplets....
At one garden bed was a signboard warning of bees in the area. Above the sign was this.
Here's a tiny spider -- out of focus, of course. Goddamnit, macro photography is hard! Which is why I love it so. :-)
And a semi-in focus flower ends the day. :-)
And yet another. Seeing a pattern yet?
While I was gnashing my teeth trying to get droplets in focus and correctly exposed, Paddy was minding my backpack. He's a good boy!
Tired of out of focus droplet photos yet?
Nah.....
This one was almost Flickr-worthy, but the focus isn't great and the exposure is iffy.
Progress... albiet minor. At least some droplets are in focus here.
Here's an over-exposed Paddy. Kinda freaky, huh?
Yes, I have a thing for droplets....
At one garden bed was a signboard warning of bees in the area. Above the sign was this.
Here's a tiny spider -- out of focus, of course. Goddamnit, macro photography is hard! Which is why I love it so. :-)And a semi-in focus flower ends the day. :-)
2 comments:
I don't understand how you can think any of these are NOT Flickr worthy... have you seen what people post on that site? Dogs in hats, random body parts, piles of trash. You should be proud of every picture you take, as each one is a stepping stone. They're meant to be shared and enjoyed. Each of these images tells a story, an intimate portrayal of the tiny insect or blooming flower. It's always a pleasure looking at your work.
This set has a mysterious feel about it. I like them all! You're getting very very good at macro.
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