Took a little walk today

[mmeyer]

Happy Easter Everyone.

I took a little walk outside today and found a couple decent opportunities for photos. Just thought I'd share.

I like this one with the tree upside down in the water droplet. I kept trying to get the water drop as it fell but I wasn't fast enough or patient enough.

[Steve Foss]

More good tree shots, Mike. I especially like the tree reflected in the water droplet. Nice exposures.

[MN Shutterbug]

Them are some sweet shots. I love the way the ice crystals cling to the greenery. I assume this is the new toy. If so, I may have to rethink about getting a macro someday. I really like those 2 photos.

[kingkobbla]

you must have a really nice camera.

[Steve Foss]

X, my Canon 100 macro is easily the sharpest lens in my bag, and in fact may be the sharpest Canon lens I've ever shot, with the possible exception of the 400mm f2.8L non IS. Aside from macro work, I use it for environmental portraits of animals and birds, portraits of human subject, indoor sports, and landscape images when I want the focal length.

While I (and you) already have that focal length covered, there are times the f2.8 is huge, and the sharpness is suWHEET! And of course looking at the world close up through a macro lens is a good way for a photographer to expand one's outlook. Sure made a difference for me.

Just another tool for the toolbox at some point.

[mmeyer]

Thanks Everyone.

X, Steve is right. My 105mm Macro is very versatile although I haven't gotten a chance to use it much yet. It should be a good all around lens as well as getting real close when I want to.

I think I may have all the lengths covered now so until I decide to upgrade my shortest lens, a 28-800mm Tamron, I think I'm good on lenses. I have that 28-80mm, 70-300mm f4-5.6, 70-200 f2.8, 105mm Macro f2.8, and a 170-500mm f5-6.3. I'd like someday to get Nikkor lenses but I'll make due with Tamrons and Sigmas for now.

[MN Shutterbug]

 Originally Posted By: kingkobbla

you must have a really nice camera.

Actually, mmeyer shoots a Nikon. Seriously, a nice camera sure helps, but it's the person using the camera that takes the picture. The operator is a much more important factor than the equipment. A person without experience and know how will usually take crappy photos with a $10,000 outfit, whereas an experienced and versatile photographer can take excellent photos with a $250 point and shoot.

[Dbl]

I like both these shots Mike! That first one would have been great for the tree challenge this month!

[explorer]

Nice shots Mike! I really like the second one.

[finnbay]

Both nice shots Mike! Hard to pick a fave, but I like the effect in the water drop.

[jonny_redhorse]

great macros Mike!...."macro season" just around the corner!...just love macro work!

[mcary]

Very nice shots Mike! I really like the framing on both of them. It looks like your enjoying your new macro. You're in for a fun filled spring by the looks of it.