For those yearning for a macro lens, it's the lens I use most now. Mine is an *old* manual one (no autofocus) and if you don't mind focusing by hand, it's a cheap way to get a macro. Also, the point-and-shoot cameras have pretty decent macro capabilities.
So many gardens...
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You guys... I visited Chanticleer! And Longwood, and David Culp's
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Finding Land: Eight Years Later
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It has been a while. Eight years have come and gone since we viewed this
property, put in an offer and then had the offer accepted. Every year for
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Wednesday Vignette – blueberry fields forever
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Driving out into ag-country – which I do five days per week – can yield the
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WAR
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I'm about to head into a full out and out war with the javelina. And to
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Immatures and Migrants! 9-1-23
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A cool front and the Super Blue Moon on 8-30-23 helped to fuel migration!
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Garden Bloggers Bloom Day – August 2023
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Moving Mountains
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There are at least two meanings to this blog title, which will become clear
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Gorgeous! Makes me really want to get a macro lens for my camera! Sadly, we hardly ever get such picturesque frosts around here :-(
Beautiful pictures! We're not so fond of that "F" word in these parts but do share your love of bamboo!
Stunning! How cold was it when you took these photos?
I, too, have been longing for a macro lens. Maybe this will be my year! Nature up close is so interesting to document.
Gerhard: I think it was 22ºF (-5ºC) or so.
For those yearning for a macro lens, it's the lens I use most now. Mine is an *old* manual one (no autofocus) and if you don't mind focusing by hand, it's a cheap way to get a macro. Also, the point-and-shoot cameras have pretty decent macro capabilities.
You teamed up with Jack Frost to splendid effect!
Absolutely gorgeous! Great pictures! Even frosty bamboo is beautiful!