I stopped by Walmart to pick up a few things a few days before Valentine’s Day and this potted Tulip in the entry area caught my eye. As I had no plans for a field excursion this week I thought I might as well take it home to pose for me. I wasn’t that excited… Continue reading Tulip
Category: Macro
Calla Lily
This week’s photography field trip took me back to the botanic gardens in Albuquerque. Though the only things in bloom were inside the greenhouse there were plenty of winter textures and patterns to photograph and I had my usual fun time with the koi in the Japanese Gardens. But the best of a good day… Continue reading Calla Lily
Still Life with Seashell
No, I did not run away to a tropical beach through heaven knows it was tempting during what I sincerely hope was the coldest week of the year here in Santa Fe. Instead I visited Hobby Lobby for the first time in my life. After all, I have a hobby and said commercial enterprise does… Continue reading Still Life with Seashell
Fun with Nik Software
It’s that time of year when shooting macro generally means turning my kitchen into a photo studio. I also just got the full package of Nik software so have been experimenting with different effects. First the capture, for this image I used a technique I’m really starting to like. I shot this tulip using a… Continue reading Fun with Nik Software