The frequent rains have provided ample opportunity to study raindrops. The line up of droplets on the stem of this red maple leaf caught my eye from a distance and drew me right in.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/2500″ exposure.
The first of the black-eyed Susans are starting to flower. This bud looks a bit bashful to me…
Happy Summer Solstice!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 1250, f/8, 1/800″ exposure.
We have several clumps of Shasta daisies blooming around the pond. The reflection of trees in the water makes them seem to float in space.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 400, f/3.5, 1/2000″ exposure.
Another inch or two of rain and Fargo Brook jumps its banks. Standing on the bridge taking this shot was an interesting experience…
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 24mm, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/13″ exposure.
We’ve gotten over 2.5″ of rain in the past 36 hours and Fargo Brook is running high and muddy.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 24mm, circular polarizing filter, ISO 64, f/22, 3″ exposure.
Lady’s Mantle leaves have an interesting ability to allow raindrops to bead along the serrated edges of their leaves. I take at least one shot like this every season and never grow tired of it!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/125″ exposure.
I take a picture like this almost every year as I can’t resist the humor of a poppy blossom seemingly sticking its tongue out at me. A tiny ant is along for the ride.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/320″ exposure.
I spent some time stalking this song sparrow yesterday morning as he hopped about in the sumac in part of our front field. He didn’t seem too bothered by my presence, allowing me to get in fairly close as he hopped from branch to branch pausing to loose is lovely song.
Nikon D600, Sigma 120-400mm lens @ 400mm, ISO 800, f/8, 1/1250″ exposure.
This variety of willow (that I’m not entirely sure of…) is one of my favorite early spring “poppers”. Its tight catkins burst into fireworks-like explosions of fuzzy yellow wonderfulness.
Nikon D600, Nikon 24-120mm lens @ 120mm, ISO 640, f/14, 1/320″ exposure.
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