Roar of the Lion

Columbus Botanical Garden

Puff Pop
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/160s, f/8, ISO 100

Too Much Off the Top
Nikon Z6 III, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/8, ISO 100

Release Me

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!

Release Me
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/80s, f/8, ISO 100

Just Dandy

Monochrome Monday
Columbus Botanical Garden

Hard to Let Go
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/640s, f/5.6, ISO 200

A Little Off the Top
Nikon Z f, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/800s, f/8, ISO 200

You Shine From Within

Monochrome Monday

You Shine From Within
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 100

Dandelion Life

Midday, Dandelion, Macro

Begin
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/640s, f/2.8, ISO 100
Puff
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/200s, f/8, ISO 200
Spread
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/100s, f/5.6, ISO 200
End
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/125s, f/2.8, ISO 200

Open Parasol

Squared – SQ177
Silent Sunday
Midday, Dandelion, Macro

Open Parasol
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/500s, f/5.6, ISO 200

Defender

Midday, Dandelion, Macro

I’m still get accustomed to going in at 5am for work. Getting out of bed isn’t the issue as I’ve always been up early, it is not having that extra hour before work to post my images. I need to get everything ready the night before…

I’m still working through the images I captured on my walk last weekend. I took a small break during the walk to search an area for a dandelion. I wanted one that was not fully opened. My added bonus was a small spider…

Defender
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 200

Make a Wish

Silent Sunday
Squared – SQ175
Midday, Dandelion, Macro

Make a Wish
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/640s, f/5.6, ISO 200