June 20, 2009

Photo Challenge: Get Up Close Using Macro

Time for a new Brenda Photo Challenge! The theme is Get Up Close Using Macro. Our current challenge hostess, Janice of Butterfly Gardener, picked the theme. Thank you, Janice! Since the gardens are in their full glory, I found my subject material right outside my door.

oak leaf hydrangea blooms
As the season progresses, the oak leaf hydrangea blooms start to take on pink spots, adding to their character. The photo was taken at ISO 400, 1/1600 second, and f/8.

bumble bee, busy at work on the lavender
Dozens of bumble bees are gathering nectar on the lavender blooms, and they even keep clinging to their treasures as I cut the stalks for drying! The camera settings were ISO 400, 1/200 second, f/13.

variegated pink geranium bloom
We found some of the prettiest geraniums this year for our flower pots, including this variegated pink variety. The photo was taken at ISO 400, 1/800 second, and f/5.6.

I am participating in another photo challenge today, so please check that post out too (see below)!

13 comments:

  1. Hahaa...I love the persistance of that bee! He's Not 'gonna let go!!
    Great pics Donna...I'll be back for the other challenge!!hughugs

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  2. Flowers are such wonderful subjects for macro. Beautiful Donna. I love the one with the bee!

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  3. Really beautiful photography. You must have a great camera! I've got to get buys and get some photos posted.

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  4. Oh my word~~simply magnificent~~!! I always love to see your pictures, Donna. :)

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  5. Your flowers are beautiful! I love the lavender and bee. I know why he was so reluctant to leave that sweet, sweet, lavender.

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  6. These are amazing photos. The amazing benefit of photography is that you find beauty at every turn, all you have to do is look. Photography makes you see it.

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  7. Wonderful pictures! I've got a similar picture of the bees on my salvia. I love the detail on the hydrangea bloom and the pink geranium is simply beautiful. Your photography always amazes me.

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  8. I used PhotoScape 3.3 to make the collages. Believe it or not it was very easy. You pick the layout, then just click and drag the photo to the layout. Add the border or whatever else you want to do and save. All of the photos that I edited through PhotoScape even uploaded on blogger much faster and easier.

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  9. Beautiful photos Donna. Love the bee one but all are just wonderful. Your garden sounds lovely!

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  10. Lovely photos! Each one is unique...love love love that variegated geranium...I wonder if there are any of those around here...might have to add that to my next treasure hunt.

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  11. Honestly Donna, contact Hallmark or another biggie company because you really ought to have those pictures published on calendars and cards.

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  12. Can you blame the bee? Those must smell extra wonderful being so close!! Love the first picture, too!

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  13. Beautiful pictures AND flowers! I hope to see your spread next summer on my trek to GraceLand :)

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