By now we all know my penchant for photographing benches. The bench with the implied invitation to sit and enjoy the view fascinates me. Add wonderful lighting and the camera is heading toward my eye before the thought to capture the picture has even crossed my mind.
The interesting part, at least to me, is that I rarely sit on the bench.
I should follow my own advice. Next time…
Sit With Me
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/400s, f/3.2, ISO 100
Hearken
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 100
Beguiling
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/200s, f/6.3, ISO 100
Lines
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/160s, 52mm, f/4, ISO 100
Please Use the Handrail
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 800
Monochrome
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 100
Arcadian
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/400s, f/3.2, ISO 100
As I left the butterfly house at Callaway Gardens on Sunday I found a friendly bird sitting in a tree. As I mentioned yesterday I didn’t have my zoom lens with me but I gave it a try with the 105mm macro lens. My friend was not in any hurry to escape me and I was able to get closer than I thought possible. These images are still cropped heavily but I’m happy with the results…
Northern Mockingbird
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/1250s, f/3.2, ISO 100
Northern Mockingbird II
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/400s, f/3.2, ISO 100
Northern Mockingbird III
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/3.2, ISO 100
Northern Mockingbird IV
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/500s, f/3.2, ISO 100
I knew it was a little early in the year to visit Callaway Gardens for floral macros but I told myself I don’t need to spend the whole day on the couch. I can be very good at being lazy and I need to practice resistance to this particular talent. The drive is twenty-five minutes and the excuses really don’t hold up under scrutiny. I headed out around noon (I’m not completely crazy, I waited until it warmed up a little).
I was right, not many opportunities but the scarcity of subjects steeled my resolve to find interesting images. It was a good day to expand my vision beyond the obvious. And, it was a good day for a walk.
As I was returning to the Discovery Center, I found a lone goose enjoying the calm waters of a secluded section of the lake. My zoom lens was back in the car but I did have the 105mm macro lens currently attached to the camera. Time to make the best of this situation. My first few captures ended up being the best, but I spent a little time following the goose as it did it’s best to float away from me.
Seclusion
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/1250s, f/3.2, ISO 100
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