It’s Your Time

Floral, Midday, Macro
Haiku

When I slow down and take the time to be more self-aware I realize my photography has shifted slightly. I’ve always explained myself as a landscape photographer. I chase the rising and setting sun. I drive to the locales for the grand vistas. I still do that, but now I am interested in the details.

The macro lens has spent more time on the camera then any of the other lenses in my bag. I love exploring the myopic view of my surroundings this lens provides. I can show the intricate textures in the petals of a daisy or the amazing detail of Queen Anne’s Lace before it opens to the world.

After chasing the full moon on Saturday morning I was determined to use my weekend to explore. The walking trails in the Griffiss International Sculpture Garden have become old friends to me. I especially enjoy the varying foliage as well as the patches of planted flowers. I was happy to find a particular flower bed in full bloom. And yes, I was the photographer laying in the grass as the other walkers passed by… no worries, I’m OK, the angle is better from down here.

It's Your Time

Changing paradigm
A friendly hand extended
Reach out, it's your time
It’s Your Time
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, 1/1250s, f/2.8, ISO 200

A Life Worth Living

Floral, Midday, Macro

A week ago I took a walk around the building during lunch. It was as much about enjoying the sun as it was escaping the office. It amazes me how a thirty minute walk around the building exploring the edges of the parking lot with my camera can change the whole day. It is my therapy…

As I was photographing the fresh blossoms I chanced upon a few daisies on the backside of the bloom. There is a different quality, beauty to these images that captured my attention. I was on a mad hunt to capture all I could find. Their story wasn’t over…

Mulish
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/6400s, f/2.8, ISO 200
Perseverance
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/1600s, f/2.8, ISO 200
Intransigent
Olympus E-M1 Mark III, M. Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, 1/1600s, f/2.8, ISO 200