Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/5, 1/500″ exposure.
As fall officially arrives and the possibility of frost becomes more present, hardy flowers like this rudbeckia continue to show off their colors.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/200″ exposure.
Milk weed pods are beginning to burst forth out in our front field. It was challenging capturing their dehiscence as there was a good breeze blowing across the field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 125, f/4.5, 1/1600″ exposure
Sometimes a spider’s web will catch more than just dinner…
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 640, f/8, 1/160″ exposure
The asters are blooming in our front field and the bees and flies are enjoying them. Catching these quick flying guys is a challenge!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/4.2, 1/4000″ exposure.
There are several varieties of goldenrod native to our area. This, I think, is Sweet Goldenrod (Solidago odora), as smaller, more compact variety that blooms in fields and open woods.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/250″ exposure.
This tiny mushroom seems to be pushing a small stone uphill like Sisyphus, the ancient Greek prince.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/6.3, 1/13″ exposure.
This photo really demonstrates a shallow depth of field with the focus being limited to a narrow band across the leaf and including the rain drop. And I didn’t even have the lens wide open!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/800″ exposure.
A close crop of a marigold blossom in one of our upper vegetable gardens.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/3.8, 1/800″ exposure.
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