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.
It was opening day at Joy Creek Nursery...
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I saw the posts on Facebook, last weekend Joy Creek Nursery opened for
another season of gardening fun, I made a mental note to visit soon. Then
Andrew—hus...
The Ugly Time of the Year
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March is probably my least favorite month in the garden. We have endured
the slow, cold, gray, constant drizzle that is the Pacific Northwest for
four mont...
Wednesday Vignette – so much fluff
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Those of you who know me on Instagram might remember a post from some time
in October, where I posted a photo of a cat who had just showed up at our
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PICKING UP THE PIECES
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When my boys were little I used to read from a Hilda Boswell book of poems,
nursery rhymes and stories. To this day I know many of them off by heart.
One s...
"Rara avis" on 2-21-21
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"God is in the details..."
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It's important to pay attention to the *tiniest* things.
[image: 2-21-21 Red-naped Sapsucker female (MBRC) Yellow-bel...
Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – October 2020
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A few weeks ago, an extended cold snap that ended with a light frost on the
last night of summer nearly brought the growing season here to a screeching
hal...
Moving Mountains
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There are at least two meanings to this blog title, which will become clear
as this post progresses. For the astute few that still check in on our blog
fro...
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!
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