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Nothing but Bokeh

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Nothing but Bokeh…
Nikon D5100, Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6, 1/200s, 200mm, f5.6, ISO 400

I got hooked on playing Grass Poker on Google+ quite a few months ago. Maybe it was because I had plenty around my house or maybe I liked finding interesting or unique images from such an ordinary subject.  Either way, I enjoy it and it allows me to practice and experiment.

Last night I went out with the telephoto lens to practice some more.  We haven’t received much rain lately which allows only certain types of grass to grow in my yard.  I liked this lone stalk with the little bug on it. He was quick though, no matter how I moved he moved to be on the opposite side from me.

Grass Poker

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I found inspiration!  I put my 365 project on hold earlier this week.  I felt I was not using it as it was intended to be used.  I’m still reading through my Christmas present book and finding it has been getting my mind in a better photographic mode.  Once I finish The book I know I’ll be able to restart my project with better focus.

In the interim I have found a Google+ photo theme that has my exploring with my camera with purpose and working at employing some of what I am learning in my book.  There is a grass poker hash tag curated by Jules Hunter and Martin OBER which has been a lot of fun.  I enjoy the pictures people have been posting to the theme and I find it fits a style of photography I like create.  I think it helps that there is great interaction from the curators and other players.

Here are a few of my early hands in the game…