Off-focus and shallow depth of field create a nearly neon effect on this tiny spider’s web in our front field.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50m lens, ISO 100, f/1.8, 1/2500″ exposure.
Sometimes being a bit out of focus is a good thing…
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 100, f/1.8, 1/800″ exposure
As the rain came down off of our front porch roof, it dripped on to the hostas growing below. Water was pooling on the leaves and cascading from their very functional tips. I struggled with the proper shutter speed to capture this as the leaves themselves were moving quite a bit as the rain hit them. This 1/500″ exposure just about captures it…
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 68mm, ISO 2500, f/6.3, 1/500″ exposure.
I saw this morning glory blossom floating on the surface of our pond, but it wasn’t until I’d zoomed in close that I noticed the fine puckering of the water around its edges due to the surface tension. I was about to change lenses when I heard a rush of wind and the roar of rain coming in over the hill above our front field. I made it to cover just as the sky let loose. By the time the storm had passed, the blossom had been submerged.
Nikon D600, Sigma 140-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/250″ exposure
Black-and-yellow garden spiders (Argiope aurantia) are quite common here in Vermont. This fine lady had recently caught herself a fly and was snacking on it when I came across her. She scurried away when I got low to shoot and then slowly returned to continue her meal.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/3.8, 1/2500″ exposure.
Sorry ’bout the alliteration… couldn’t resist. Back in macro-land here and bug hunting in our front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/500″ exposure.
A Japanese beetle hides out on a vine that stretches along the top of our lower veggie garden fence.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 500, f/2.2, 1/2500″ exposure.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 250, f/1.8, 1/400″ exposure.
The Valley Stage in Huntington, Vermont had a perfect day for its musical wonders. This field of black-eyed Susans was right next to the stage.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 125, f/2.2, 1/2500″ exposure
John Hadden Photography 