Photo Experimentation
Yesterday, I took our new 100mm macro lens out to photograph wildflowers on the greenbelt behind my parents’ neighborhood. We used the lens briefly at the San Antonio Zoo a couple weeks ago, but with the diversity of wildlife (including many wild bird species that are perfect photographic subjects), we spent most of the time shooting with our zoom lenses.
I have a lot to learn, but the trip was worthwhile. I had forgotten about the diversity of naturally occurring wildflowers I grew up with literally in my backyard — flowers I still have yet to see while hiking and camping at various Texas State Parks. There were even still some yuccas in full bloom, which seemed a little late for our area.
Anyway, here’s one of the few “keepers” from my macro introduction excursion. Next time, I’ll remember to bring Justin’s tripod, even though I hate lugging the monster around and find it stifles my spontaneity a bit. Unfortunately, I’ve discovered a tripod is basically a must for macro photography.
I cloned out all the perspiration I dripped on to the camera lens while shooting in the oppressive heat and humidity. (I’m kidding… about the cloning out part, anyway. It was damn uncomfortable out and reminded me why I haven’t been camping in months!)
