So I have been playing with my new macro lens and trying to teach myself how to make it work. A friend gave me these beautiful poppies the other day, and I thought they would make great test subjects.
Now might be a good time to head over to Marianne’s and check out some more CBBH Photo Challenge: PAIRS
Oops…I have to do an edit here. I forgot to mention two blogs, so here goes.
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Published by Jo Bryant
I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment.
I am also a freelance writer/editor.
I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008.
I am writing my first novel.
I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web.
And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.
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Fabulous, flamboyant beauties!
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Ohhhh…thanks Gilly. Yours are always so good that is a real compliment.
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Glorious colour and those silky papery peppery petals … I just want to touch! 🙂
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I am sitting here looking at them on my coffee table and I feel exactly the same M.
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You did a great job with those beautiful poppies. I want a macro lens just like yours. 🙂
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I love it. I get such a kick out of macro.
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Beautiful iPhone shots! My new iPhone is coming…
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iPhone…no iPhone here Amy. Though these days I do have a smartphone…which is infinitely smarter than me at times.
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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What a huge compliment coming from you Cee…the artiste when it comes to flower shots. Thank you…you made my day !!!
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They are beautiful shots.
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Thanks Alistair. Means a lot coming from you !!!
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These are far superior to what I could take, Jo.
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Nah…you can and do take great shots. I just used a black jacket on a chair for the background and used the flash.
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It’s impressive. I would not have thought of that
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Great shots Jo….love the vivid yellow popping from the black background
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I dragged a jacket out of Jess’s closet [yes I still have a closet for her and Den…full of stuff], and hung it on a chair for the background. So glad you liked it Miss Toni !!!!
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Awesome photographs. You are up there with Robert Maplethorpe! He did some riské stuff but he made his name photographing lilies and such. Are you familiar with Maplethorpe?
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I am now. WOW…he is awesome. Thanks for pointing me in his direction.
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I’d say you have that lens figured out! Beautiful macro shots!
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I am working on it. But there are still things I am figuring out as I go that I hope will make me, and the photos, better.
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Looks like you are definitely getting the hang of that lens, kiddo. 🙂
Noooiice 🙂
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Thanks Gemma. I sure am trying. It is fun but I sure do have a lot of misses for every hit. Like life really !!!
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Like life, my dear.
But always an adventure, huh?
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What lovely photos, Jo – I love poppies and these are all the more wonderful because they are a gift from a friend 🙂
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Thanks Marianne…they sure were special.
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They are gorgeous Jo! 🙂
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Thanks Robyn.
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Wonderful. I’ve been thinking of buying a macro lens. You liking it?
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I love it. It is so much fun trying out all the new settings, seeing what works and what doesn’t.
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Fantastic shots Jo! Great entry for the challenge hon. 😀 *hugs*
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Thank you ma’am. 🙂
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Such beautiful poppies Jo … petals like ballgown silk .
Can see you’re enjoying the lens 🙂
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I am having fun with it Poppy.
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I declare this experiment a success!
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Why thank very much dear Sir.
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these are Divine Jo!!! fabulous, daring, sexy and marvellous … oh dear, now I want to hurry up my macro adventure … but must be patient!
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Thanks Christine. So great you like them.
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How cool to have a new macro lens. The poppies are beautiful. Looking forward to more macro
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It is fun to have a new lens. I really love it lots and lots.
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You know and we know, and you know that we know, that you need not practice for a macro lens. 😀 You see, your air-quote practice shots are already there.
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Awww thanks Rommel. It is so lovely to hear that from you.
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Beautiful… 🙂
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Thank you !
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Exquisite photographs.
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Thank you.
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Vibrant and beautiful Jo!
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Thnaks Madhu.
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Beautiful flowers and photos 🙂 Hope all is well with you Jo,, sending you a cosmic hug xox
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Thanks Sue…yep I am doing okay. Just had the odd bump lately. Oh and…I love your cosmic hugs.
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Always ready to pass on a cuddle! 🙂 Hope you are sliding down a smoother side of the hill now.. Much love xoxox
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Yep Sue…doing better. All those cuddles sure help.
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