Supermarket Flowers
Wild Flowers
Weeds
A table top tripod
A water bottle
A macro lens
And some time
I have always loved to see a macro picture. Ruth West inspires me so much with her wonderful macro’s of flowers.
I have been trying to use my macro lens a lot lately with varying degrees of success.
I finally bought myself a tabletop tripod, Oh my, so much better.
Last weekend I bought some Single Peony’s unnamed, unfortunately, from the supermarket, specifically to practice with and picked some stems from the jungle garden. Dandelion, a thistle, a bluebell and Muscari.
I gave myself some time and set up on the kitchen table. I get great light from the east facing window.
I was fortunate to be able to leave everything out all day for a couple of days.
I realised quite quickly that the remote shutter release would be beneficial.
I am delighted with the results. Obviously I have a long way to go but now I see some reasonable results it encourages me so much.
I don’t really need the macro lens: it was a present, and I love it of course. I think it is the tripod that is making the biggest difference. The remote shutter release is really fantastic, not only does it stop you from moving the camera when you press the shutter but I can half press the shutter with it as well, even less touching the camera.
The tabletop tripod is so light that you can move it easily, less knob turning to learn and do! I struggle with tripods!
I had a lovely few days with my camera. The Peony’s were tight buds when I brought them home. I watched them send out their sticky sugary substance.
Then one petal emerged from its bud followed by the whole bud emerging into this lovely flower.
This morning the other flower was open and by this afternoon the third bud has opened, so not so expensive after all. Something that gave me so much joy was so worth the few pounds I paid.
Even when they are finished, there is beauty.
I am linking to Mona’s Floral Love today and will be guaranteed some lovely blooms. We have fierce, almost gale force winds here today, there will be no blooms left in my town by the morning.
I hope it is calm where you are.
Love the color and water droplets! Thanks for stopping by.
WOW amazing. I love the water drops. I think the first shot is my absolute favorite.
Makes me so happy to get to visit all Floral Love participants. Your macros are outstanding! Thanks for your flowers ♥
Wow, Miriam those are fantastic, you are inspiring me to take out the tripod and try it this weekend. Thank you for stopping by pret-a-vivre, our linky party is also on at
http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2013/05/ready-to-waltz-its-party-time_23.html
It’d be lovely if you could come and share your beautiful photos with everyone.
Have a great weekend,
BiTi
I kept going ‘Oooh’ and ‘Aahh’ and Himself enjoyed them too : ‘Look at this one!’ I’d say and we’d admire it together. A lovely ten minutes – thank-you!
Gorgeous flower shots! I have only used a water bottle on spider webs but now I have more inspiration:)
I think your macros of the flowers are wonderful! I, too, love macro images, although most of mine are with a hand-held camera. I do have a tabletop tripod, and I should try it sometime. Beautiful work.
Lovely flowers.
how beautiful – sounds like you are filling your retirement hours well
Beautiful! I love the waterdrops.
Gorgeous shots. Hope you’d find time to visit my Ixora.
Very very pretty macros Miriam! I wouldn’t need a water bottle today as it’s raining pretty good. Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Beautiful…just beautiful!
Alison xx
Beautiful shots! I love them all, but, oh, that first one!! Exquisite. That would look beautiful hanging on my wall!
Miriam, these are just gorgeous!
It is not convenient for sure, but a tripod is almost a necessity for macro work.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
These are stunning, Miriam! I’ve had such a good time catching up with your blog this morning, and am inspired to take some good photos (despite the fact that I’m still dealing with sorting hundreds of photos from our trip!)