More Flowers Around the Yard

I finally broke down and purchased a new computer for myself. The unbearable slowness of the old one as I processed my images was driving me crazy. Wow! I didn’t realize how bad the computer had fallen. This new one is like lightning. No more sitting around and waiting for me…

The continuous rain has kept me close to home the last few days so I have only been able to sneak out into the yard between the rain drops. I did manage to capture a few of the new additions to the floral displays. The first is the hydrangea that was planted to help spruce up the flower bed at the end of the house for the graduation party.

Pink Rookies Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/200s, f/2.8, ISO 200

Pink Rookies
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/200s, f/2.8, ISO 200

I have to admit that the decline of the peony bushes in the yard is largely my fault. The darn lawn mower had a mind of its own, I swear. The one surviving bush had the most blossoms I have ever seen on it this year. It hasn’t been able to withstand all this rain.

Peony Surrender Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/60s, f/8, ISO 200

Peony Surrender
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/60s, f/8, ISO 200

Floral Fun

Although the past few days have been quite hectic I did manage to sneak out around the house to play with the camera. There are more flowers in bloom and I was playing with the on-camera flash. I purchased Bryan Peterson’s Understanding Flash Photography a little while ago and definitely need to read the book. I was waiting until I purchased a flash unit for my camera but I think even a better understanding for the on-camera flash would be good for me.

A Sister and a Cousin Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/40s, 55mm, f/5.6, ISO 800

A Sister and a Cousin
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/40s, 55mm, f/5.6, ISO 800

Against the Light Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 50mm, f/10, ISO 100

Against the Light
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/125s, 50mm, f/10, ISO 100

Hanging Around Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/4, ISO 800

Hanging Around
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/4, ISO 800

Field Day

When Sunday was winding down I took the camera into the fields around the house. The wildflowers are starting to fight with the grass for the better views. I had fun looking for interesting subjects until the bugs decided I invaded their space and chased me off. I have to remember to get more repellant at the store…

BFFs Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 200

BFFs
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 200

Family Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

Family
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

From Down Below Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100

From Down Below
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 100