Purple Gathering

Posted by Mike on April 4, 2026

The LIttle Things – TLT017
Columbus Botanical Garden

Purple Gathering
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/4, ISO 100

Emerging

Posted by Mike on April 3, 2026

Floral Friday
The Little Things – TLT016
Squared – SQ212
Columbus Botanical Garden

Yesterday was definitely a good day to be outside. I had stayed a little longer at work a few days this week so when 3pm rolled around I took the opportunity to head out a few minutes early. A quick stop at home to pick up the camera before walking through entrance of the botanical garden by 3:30pm. I could feel the work week melt away. Time to explore.

As most of you probably know, I have minimal knowledge of my floral subjects but that doesn’t slow me down. I found these little things poking up along the walkway around the pollinator garden near the farmhouse.

Emerging
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/500s, f/4.5, ISO 100

I’m lucky enough to have today off from work (holiday). I’m planning on visiting Callaway Gardens. This time of year is great due to the ever changing blossoms. Plus, the Food & Wine weekends are still going strong and I have more offerings to sample… 🙂

Remember

Posted by Mike on April 2, 2026

Callaway Resort & Gardens

Remember
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/5.6, ISO 100

In Your Shadow

Posted by Mike on March 31, 2026

Columbus Botanical Garden

In Your Shadow
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/4, ISO 200

Release Me

Posted by Mike on March 25, 2026

Flat Rock Park, Columbus, GA

I’ve been a little quiet.

A little? How about speechless!

I wasn’t asking for a comment.

And yet, you get one none the less. Go ahead, prove me wrong.

I don’t…

Don’t what? Have to prove anything? How about you stop arguing with yourself and get to typing.

I… never mind.

I find it interesting I choose a Wednesday, which is normally Wordless Wednesday, to start using my words again. The irony is not lost on me.

I went to Flat Rock park late Sunday afternoon to get in a little walk and see what I could find with the camera. I incorrectly chose to use my 50mm lens and ended of being overwhelmed with all the macro subjects I was finding. I ended up leaving the park earlier than I anticipated due to neglecting to account for the beautiful weather and the amount of people who also decided to visit the park. It was easier to return another day…

Tuesdays at work is my long day. There is a standing meeting that goes from 4-5pm. I’m not a fan but dutifully attend. Lately I have been going home around 3:30pm and attend the meeting (Zoom) from the comfort of my apartment. As soon as it was done, the cats and I had dinner before I was heading out the door. This time the macro lens mounted on the camera and my ring light packed in the camera bag.

The hour I spent exploring the park washed away the whole day. Work? What is that?

I was almost back to the car when I found a favorite subject… a dandelion. I captured quite a few images with various viewpoints and compositions, but this last one is the keeper for the evening.

And Karma, it was your voice I heard as I converted this one back to color. It was complete as a B&W but didn’t “feel” right. Thanks!