and then the sun exploded…

Posted by Mike on March 14, 2026

Squared – SQ209
The Little Things – TLT015
Columbus Botanical Garden

and then the sun exploded…
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/1600s, f/5.6, ISO 100

Missing the Small Stuff

Posted by Mike on March 13, 2026

In The Yard – ITY77
The Little Things – TLT014
Floral Friday

Normally you hear the saying ‘can’t see the forest for the trees’ when you’re keeping your head down focused on the immediate stuff in front of you. I’ve been so focused on the big stuff lately I’m experiencing the opposite. I’ve been working with a financial planner to ensure I’m setup for retirement. I was planning my trip to Florida and I’ve been working on how to explore all my new home state has to offer.

I neglected to look out the window…

The small azaleas next to my window are blooming. The spiraea shrubs along the split rail fence around the apartment complex have also blossomed. The little things need attention too…

Kissing Cousins
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/50s, f/5, ISO 200

Three Amigos
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/50s, f/5, ISO 200

Togetherness
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5, ISO 200

Solo
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5, ISO 200

Embrace Me

Posted by Mike on December 12, 2020

The Little Things – TLT013
Midday, Macro

I can’t believe it has been two weeks since my last excursion with the camera. I wish I could say it was all due to the weather but I had a pile of images to process and I wasn’t too enthused to brave the dropping temperatures. But yesterday, was a beautiful afternoon. The temperatures in Syracuse around lunch time were inching up toward 50 degrees. I had been shut-in at work all week so when the opportunity arose, I grabbed the macro lens and went for a walk around the building. It was rejuvenating!