In The Yard – ITY76
I probably should have avoided the web during the holiday sale season. As I looked more into photographer Anne Belmont (see To Aspire post), I found she had a discount code at Lensbaby. Combine that with a sale and I end up buying a lens. Now I am really looking forward to Spring and the possibilities for my floral macros.
I went with the Velvet 85mm lens. On the website it is listed as a portrait lens (which is what an 85mm lens is typically used for) but after seeing the images this lens can produce as a macro lens, I’m excited. It arrived on Saturday, late in the day, but I quickly attached it to my camera and ran outside. The little flower by my patio was still there, and even though I was losing the light I captured this image.
Velvety
Nikon Z6 II, Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 1600
The lens is manual focus, which is OK with me, I won’t be in any hurry with my macros. It will force me to slow down, but that will help me to be more deliberate with my images. I still have most of this week off from work and I’m seriously considering a drive up to Atlanta to visit the botanical garden. I’m pretty sure they have buildings to explore…
MLCreations Photography 
I swear I read this post earlier this week, however I see no evidence of having been here with a like or comment. Since school doesn’t begin again until January 5th, I’ve been in that daze of what day is it??? Glad you are enjoying the new lens!
Well, at least isn’t only me. My whole time off I had a hard time remember what actual day it has been. Work tomorrow for me but the the weekend… 🙂