Losing My Head

Dandelion

Saturday was another beautiful day in the Mohawk Valley. After lunch I went for a walk. This time I explored the trail along the Mohawk River going upstream. The round trip is roughly 3.5 miles. It is an easy, tree covered trail that provided plenty of opportunities for my macro lens. Of course, I couldn’t pass by the dandelions.

I really had to fight my normal process on this image. I typically convert the dandelion images to B&W but the soft green background was really making the dandelion head stand out. Considering the subject of this image is actual brown dandelion seeds, the green works as a nice contrast/balance. Don’t get me wrong, I have a B&W version of this image in case I ever change my mind… 🙂

I didn’t realize my dandelion obsession was contagious. My blogging friend Dawn couldn’t pass up an opportunity to photograph these intricate “weeds”. You can read about her adventure here.

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Losing My Head

Losing My Head
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/1250s, f/2.8, ISO 200

 

Dew

Canal Trail, Oriskany, NY

There was an added bonus to my decision about re-visiting old locations over the weekend, I found a tree full of blossoms. Around the parking area for the Canal Trail near Oriskany, NY there were flowering bushes and trees. The trees especially had wonderfully colored blossoms. It didn’t hurt that the dew was quite heavy that morning, adding to the macros I captured.

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Bud

Bud
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/3s, f/5.6, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Opening

Opening
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/8s, f/2.8, ISO 200

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Blossom

Blossom
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/13s, f/2.8, ISO 200

Speak to Me

Floral

I’m back to the wildflowers I found at the cemetery. It always amazes me the subtle color differences among the various “patches” of flowers. I feel like every row I walk down has a new group trying to stand out from the others. I guess the flowers are not so different from everyone else…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Speak to Me

Speak to Me
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/3200s, f/2.8, ISO 200

 

Let Me Shine

Squared – SQ141

It was almost too windy to go on a hunt for flowers. I had my doubts I would be able to capture good images while the flowers swayed back and forth. I wasn’t particularly excited by the thought of staying inside another day. After the snow we received on Saturday, I wanted to get out and see some color. I didn’t care if I came home empty handed, at least I would get outside.

I started at my favorite location to find the little wildflowers I typically photograph, the Wright Settlement Cemetery. I have been waiting for the grape hyacinth, and the small white, purple and pink little flowers to take hold in the grass. The first to bloom are the daffodils and then a few weeks later I can capture the little ones fighting with the grass. The snow did not frighten them away…

  

MLCreations Photography: Floral &emdash; Let Me Shine

Let Me Shine
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/1600s, f/2.8, ISO 200

 

After capturing my images at the cemetery I drove through the city looking for other possibilities. I spotted the tulips along the meridian on Black River Boulevard. I will need to come back when the wind is not as strong, those tall blossoms definitely were dancing to much. I Also spotted some flowering shrubs at Franklyn’s Field. Another possible destination. It appeared as if the city had started planting the flowers but still had more to do. I’ll wait, the colors will be worth it…

Fighting the Fall

midday, outside work

I went for another walk around the building at work yesterday. I could easily get used to this weather. I think I need to find the right temperate zone that has this weather all year long…

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Fighting the Fall

Fighting the Fall
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/1600s, f/2.8, ISO 200

 

Reach for the Sky

Outside work, midday

I’ve grown quite accustomed to taking my walk around the building during lunch. Even 15 or 20 minutes recharges my batteries for the remainder of the day. I’m also quite surprised to still be able to find interesting subjects to photograph. It amazes me what I see and what I miss as I walk the same path every day.

  

MLCreations Photography: Blog Post Related &emdash; Reach for the Sky

Reach for the Sky
Olympus E-M1 Mark II, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/2500s, f/2.8, ISO 200