Category Archives: floral

A Bee See

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Columbus Botanical Garden

We have been experiencing rain these past few days. Nothing crazy although the other night I lost power for ten minutes. Usually not an issue except when the power comes back all my smart lights come on and I need to wait until the wi-fi is back up before turning them off. OK, enough rambling…

Yesterday it was forecast to rain off and on most of the day. My plan was to get a few things done around the apartment, read a little and of course play video games. All was going well until I spotted the small break in the clouds mid-afternoon.

Hhhmmm? Do I have a chance to go to the botanical garden?

Yes I did!

The thought in my head was water droplets on the flowers. What I found was the pollinators were out in full force. I chased those poor bees from one end of the garden to the other. It was a glorious time!

Drink It Up
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/400s, f/5.6, ISO 100

Keep Your Head Down
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 110

Gotta Get More
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/160s, f/5.6, ISO 100

Nothin’ Yet
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 100

I Only Want a Drink
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 220

Living With the One in the Mirror

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Squared – SQ216
Callaway Resort & Gardens

Living With the One in the Mirror
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/5.6, ISO 100

The Other World

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Squared – SQ215
Columbus Botanical Garden

I’ve been cooped up at the apartment all week. Working from home and venturing out for supplies when needed. I was beginning to go a little stir crazy. So, when Friday afternoon rolled around I closed the work laptop at 3:30pm, grabbed the camera bag and headed to my rejuvenation center, the botanical garden.

And it worked wonders for me!

Walking around the gardens with the afternoon sun warming my face was exactly what I needed. Damn, I feel so much better. The images didn’t really matter, the experience is what I needed. I think when I reviewed what I had captured I threw away more than I kept but again, that wasn’t the point.

I did want to share a quote I found the other day…

“I never look for a photograph. The photograph finds me and says ‘I’m here!’ and I say ‘Yes, I see you. I hear you!'”

– Ruth Bernhard, Photographer

This one found me…

The Other World
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 640

Birds & Blooms

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Cooper Creek Park
Columbus Botanical Garden

Beautiful Saturday mornings are not to be wasted. At least that is what I told myself to get moving this morning. I also have to leave on a business trip Monday and will not get a chance to visit my local haunts for almost a week. Plus, we all know I can settle my butt on the couch easy enough so… off I ventured.

First stop was Cooper Creek Park to continue practicing my bird photography. I still have a lot to learn but the attempt is fun. I ran into another photographer and he shared a few more local places for me to explore. Destinations duly noted! Thanks Matt!

Showing Off
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 500

In a Hurry
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 200

Escaping
Nikon Z6 III, Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, 1/320s, 300mm, f/6.3, ISO 140

Before I went back home I drove to the botanical garden. Early morning is my time. Generally not many visitors and only a handful of volunteers. Practically had the place to myself… so wonderful.

My Light
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/160s, f/8, ISO 100

Trumpet Tower
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/4, ISO 100