Category Archives: The Little Things

Purple Gathering

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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

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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… 🙂

and then the sun exploded…

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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

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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

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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!

 

Embrace Me
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/2500s, f/2.8, ISO 200

and yet I remain…

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The Little Things – TLT011
Midday, Macro

 

and yet I remain…
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/200s, f/2.8, ISO 200

All I Can Give

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The Little Things – TLT010
Midday, Macro

 

All I Can Give
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/125s, f/2.8, ISO 200