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
A first frost last night and the flowers are fading…
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/3.5, 1/1000″ 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.
Virgin’s Bower (Clematis virginiana) is a vine that grows in open fields and forest fringes. Its feathery petals are unusual and wonderfully delicate. Can you spot the hidden yellow crab spider?
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 120mm, ISO 1250, f/4, 1/640″ exposure
Maidenhair fern grows in mature hardwood forests here in Vermont, especially where lime rich soils exist. There’s one spot on a favorite trail up in the woods behind our house where they grow, and a nearby rocky outcrop of gneisses and limestone are probably the reason why. I love the gentle curving pattern of these ferns and the delicacy of their fronds. This one is showing a bit of chill damage as the temps have been dipping into the mid 30s on recent nights.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 1250, f/1.8, 1/400″ exposure
I spend a lot of time doing macro photography. Consequently, I’m often wandering through the woods and fields with my eyes on the ground seeking out the small and hidden. Sometimes it’s good to look up. This shot was taken right above where I took yesterday’s shot of the Sisyphian mushroom.
Nikon D600, Nikon 18-35mm lens @ 18mm, ISO 1250, f/22, 1/50″ 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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