I’m Flying

Posted by Mike on July 5, 2013

I’m Flying
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/100s, 46mm, f/11, ISO 100

On the Pond

Posted by Mike on July 4, 2013

Luckily for me I have great neighbors! Otherwise I would be running out of subjects for my images. One of my neighbors has a pond up behind his house and he told me that the water lilies are in bloom. I finally made it over the other morning, although it was an overcast day, to grab a few pictures.

Of course, I had to run back home since the 17-70mm lens didn’t have enough reach. Up until now I have been happy with 200mm being my longest lens considering I mainly capture landscapes or macros. Those stinking lilies were out in the middle of the pond and quite unwilling for a close-up. Either I need that 400mm lens or the D7100 with the extra 1.3 crop feature… lol!

Water Lily 1
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/20s, 165mm, f/5.3, ISO 100

Water Lily 2
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/40s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Water Lily 3
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/40s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Water Lily 4
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/20s, 200mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Heart on a String

Posted by Mike on July 3, 2013

Heart on a String
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/7.1, ISO 200

More Flowers Around the Yard

Posted by Mike on June 28, 2013

I finally broke down and purchased a new computer for myself. The unbearable slowness of the old one as I processed my images was driving me crazy. Wow! I didn’t realize how bad the computer had fallen. This new one is like lightning. No more sitting around and waiting for me…

The continuous rain has kept me close to home the last few days so I have only been able to sneak out into the yard between the rain drops. I did manage to capture a few of the new additions to the floral displays. The first is the hydrangea that was planted to help spruce up the flower bed at the end of the house for the graduation party.

Pink Rookies
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/200s, f/2.8, ISO 200

I have to admit that the decline of the peony bushes in the yard is largely my fault. The darn lawn mower had a mind of its own, I swear. The one surviving bush had the most blossoms I have ever seen on it this year. It hasn’t been able to withstand all this rain.

Peony Surrender
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/60s, f/8, ISO 200

Floral Fun

Posted by Mike on June 24, 2013

Although the past few days have been quite hectic I did manage to sneak out around the house to play with the camera. There are more flowers in bloom and I was playing with the on-camera flash. I purchased Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Flash Photography a little while ago and definitely need to read the book. I was waiting until I purchased a flash unit for my camera but I think even a better understanding for the on-camera flash would be good for me.